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Ebay Buyers Beware Of Sour Sales (pittsburgh Tribune-review)

Like some physical stores, eBay has provisions in place for auctions that go sour, including a returns policy for items that are "not as described" and an arbitration process.

Saratoga Students Set Their Sights On Ebay's Web Site (san Jose Mercury News)

This summer, a group of students from Saratoga High School had the chance to rub elbows with and influence those who decide how eBay's Web presence should look and feel

Over Its Shoulder, Ebay Sees Amazon Gaining (tacoma News Tribune)

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Walt Kolenda, also known by the handle “Auction Wally,” began selling antiques and collectibles on eBay 10 years ago. But when Kolenda shops online, he goes to Amazon.com . Kolenda isn’t one of those disaffected eBay sellers upset about recent changes in the online marketplace. He is just being practical.

Certified Provider Whatdoisell.com Talks About Ebay Changes (auctionbytes)

Lisa Suttora is founder of WhatDoISell.com, an online retail-education website providing entrepreneurial support and networking. WhatDoISell.com is one of 30 eBay Certified Providers briefed by the company on last week's major announcement regarding fee and policy changes.

Ebay's Biggest Challenge: Amazon.com (miami Herald)

Walt Kolenda, also known by the handle "Auction Wally," began selling antiques and collectibles on eBay 10 years ago.

Ebay's Biggest Challenge: Amazon.com (the State)

Walt Kolenda, also known by the handle "Auction Wally," began selling antiques and collectibles on eBay 10 years ago. But when Kolenda shops online, he goes to Amazon.com. Kolenda isn't one of those disaffected eBay sellers upset about recent changes in the online marketplace. He is just being practical. "Almost without fail, the best price will come up on Amazon," says the longtime antique ...

Ebay To Tell Shoppers, No Checks Or Money Orders (auctionbytes)

Sellers are saying eBay's ban on checks and money orders is, in effect, a move to a PayPal-only policy - at least for the many sellers who don't have their own credit card merchant account.

Survey Shows Ebay Sellers Believe Payment Ban Lowers Profits (auctionbytes)

eBay is moving to an electronic Checkout system, banning checks, money orders and postal orders, and more than half of sellers believe it would negatively impact their profitability, according to an AuctionBytes.com survey.

Rocketplace Holds Second Annual Conference For Ebay Sellers (auctionbytes)

The second RocketPlace conference for eBay sellers takes place in Las Vegas next month. The conference has a beginner track for $259 and an advanced track for PowerSellers looking for tips on how to grow with all of eBay's recent changes as well as how to use the latest techniques, strategies, and tools to improve their eBay businesses ($339).

Arrest Made Over Ebay Computer Sale (channel 4)

Police have made an arrest over the sale on eBay of a computer said to contain the personal details of thousands of council tax payers.