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eBay Watch: DSR 4.3 Tips, Tactics and Seller POV
[August 27, 2008] We offer strategies for keeping your Detailed Seller Rating above the new minimum set to take effect in November.

Policy Changes Prompt eBay Sellers to Diversify
[August 26, 2008] Frustrated with eBay policy changes? One established eBay seller looks to alternative Wigix for additional sales.

eBay Finagles Fixed-Price and Final Value Fees, Cuts Paper Payments
[August 20, 2008] EBay cuts fixed-price listing fees, but some categories have higher final value fees. Also, new media shipping charge limits and tougher DSR minimums. Plus, the auction giant plans to eliminate paper payments.

eBay Biz: Motor Fees Change, iPhone Apps, Alternative Sites
[August 20, 2008] EBay to lower motor insertion fees but increase charges for successful listings, sellers say no to new merchandising module, and iPhone updates. Plus, we take a look at three new eBay alternatives.

eBay Briefs: Category Updates, Court Battles Ensue
[August 13, 2008] EBay announces plans to roll best match out on Motors and the company introduces major changes in Electronics and Jewelry categories. Meanwhile, court appeals and rulings on policing counterfeits keep coming. Plus, ReplyManager offers e-mail management for sellers.

From eBay to Bidtopia: Bargainland's Success Story
[August 12, 2008] Bidtopia is born after high-volume liquidator Bargainland says bye-bye to eBay, which requested it to cut its business by 75 percent.

eBay Watch: Listing Issues Irk Sellers, OS Shopping Carts
[August 6, 2008] eBay rolls out what some sellers call an "unfair" Multiple Listings policy, and the eBay Partner Network announces a new affiliate compensation plan. Plus, PrestaShop announces its free, open source e-commerce solution.

eBay Watch: Category Changes, Shopping Site Feeds
[July 30, 2008] EBay plans category changes for mid-August, GoDataFeed announces eBay Stores support and Terapeak offers sellers a Webkinz sales index. Plus, another lawsuit is looming.

Bonanzle: The Best eBay Alternative We've Seen
[July 30, 2008] This snappy, start-up company created an online marketplace that's easy to use, affordable and includes awesome online selling tools. In fact, it's the best eBay alternative we've seen yet.

eBay Watch: Safe Shop Search, RedTag.com on Tap
[July 23, 2008] Security firm offers tool that vets e-tailers during search process, uBid announces fixed-price site to launch next month and iPhones continue to ring the virtual cash register.

Review: Using inkFrog Auction Tools for Princely eBay Profits
[July 21, 2008] Third-party platform inkFrog integrates with eBay to help you list, showcase and manage your sales so you can leap ahead of the competition.

eBay Reports Strong Profit, But Outlook Bleak
[July 17, 2008] eBay reports double-digit profit for second quarter, but shares fall due to tepid forecast for the current quarter.

eBay Watch: iPhone Apps, Free eBay Alternative
[July 16, 2008] EBay delays mandatory shipping specifications and apps for the new iPhone debut. Plus, we take a look at the free eBay alternative selling site, Flippid.com.

Power Sellers Say Bye-Bye to eBay Over Buy.com Deal
[July 14, 2008] A secret deal allowing Buy.com to list at eBay without paying fees spurs sellers to sail to Amazon. Plus, eBay reverses stance on controversial neutral feedback policy.

eBay Watch: Selling Tools for Alternative eBay Sites
[July 9, 2008] EBay responds to its loss in the LVMH case, Gmail users get phishing protection and eProvider offers eBay integration. Plus, a price comparison widget and mobile commerce tools grab headlines.

eBay Watch: Agreements, Visibility and Trust Top the News
[July 2, 2008] EBay updates its User Agreement, offers a deal on the International Site Visibility listing upgrade, and eBay and TRUSTe partner for the eBay Developers Program.

LVMH Wins Compensation from eBay in Counterfeit Case
[June 30, 2008] France plays hardball and slaps eBay with a stiff penalty for allowing the sale of illegitimate goods.

eBay Watch: Fab Fifteen for Profits Off eBay
[June 25, 2008] Whether or not you're leaving eBay, it always makes good business sense to explore — and expand — into other online marketplaces. We give you 15 to check out.

eBay Live 2008: All the Buzz that's Fit to Print
[June 23, 2008] Read on for a summary of hot topics debated at the event as well as news on fee changes coming soon, detail seller rating compromises, and listing and item updates.

eBay Live 2008: Little on News, Big on Business
[June 20, 2008] The keynote at eBay Live 2008 showed the softer side of CEO Donahoe, but drove home the news that Detailed Seller Ratings are here to stay.

eBay Live 2008 Kicks Off in Chicago
[June 19, 2008] Sellers congregate in the Windy City to network and learn how to sharpen their strategies as PayPal announces improved seller and buyer protection plans.

eBay Live 2008: Can't We All Just Get Along?
[June 18, 2008] During a divisive year for the eBay community, the faithful and management come together in Chicago for the annual conference.

eBay Watch: iPhone Sales, Listing and ProStores Updates
[June 18, 2008] EBay bans Apple iPhone 3G pre-sales, more flexibility for multiple quantity listings and new PixelMill ProStores templates launched. Plus, we highlight a new shipping service for sellers, and offer shipping news and surveys.

eBay Watch: Feedback Frenzy, iPhone Apps, Free Ad Site
[June 11, 2008] Third-party sites emerge to cover eBay feedback, a new iPhone application and a review of a community-based, free classifieds site.