Archive for July, 2006

Coming soon: Category Changes

Monday, July 31st, 2006

We are pleased to announce that we are making a number of category changes during the week beginning 14th August 2006.

The changes are necessary to accommodate the continuing growth of eBay.co.u…

Coming Soon: Pre-Filled Item Information in Baby, Car Audio, Computing, Home & Garden and Photography

Monday, July 31st, 2006

In early August, we will be introducing Pre-Filled Item Information the following categories.

Baby> Car Seats
Baby> Nursery Decoration & Furniture> Cots & Cribs
Cars,…

Policeman Tried To Sell Stolen Goods On eBay

Monday, July 31st, 2006

UK Auction Info
A serving policeman who tried to sell £9,000 worth of stolen electronic equipment on eBay faces jail.
PC Colin Powell knew the MP3 players and computer parts had been stolen from a cargo warehouse at Heathrow Airport.
Theft at the airport was so rife it was known as “Thief-row”, Middlesex Guildhall Crown Court heard.
Powell, 25, [...]

eBay Selling Tips

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

Write a simple description and do not clutter your auction with unneeded items like animated Gifs, and colored backgrounds. Remember, you are selling not entertaining.
Charge a flat rate for shipping, and mention the shipping costs prominently within your auction description.
Write a title that accurately describes your item. Use manufacturers name and model number within the [...]

Norwich Union and eBay launch online insurance

Friday, July 28th, 2006

UK insurer Norwich Union is teaming with electronic auction house eBay to establish an online insurance centre that will provide eBay customers with information and quotes on motor, home and travel insurance.
Norwich Union says eBay’s 15 million UK customers will be able to click through to the insurance centre via a series of ads featured [...]

Julie Goodyear 1981 Mercedes sports car on eBay

Friday, July 28th, 2006

UK Auction Info
Julie Goodyear hopes to sell her 1981 Mercedes sports car on eBay for more than £30,000.
Bidding for the white 380SL yesterday stood at just £4,000. But Goodyear – who played barmaid Bet Lynch in Coronation Street – says the 336 JG plate is worth nearly twice that on its own.