One of the things that drives me mad is when a "cheap" item has a high shipping price.You know the scenario I'm sure. Item "costs" about 2 euro, but by the time you pay for shipping it's suddenly 30 euro.If you're using eBay.com from Ireland there's an option to show the estimated shipping cost as part of the display columns. If I can't see a price or it's simply too high I … [Read more...] about Ebay Shipping Calculations Gone Wild
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eBay Helpline Goes Live
eBay Ireland have unveiled their helpline for their "most valued customers" ie. those of us who spend lots of money.The guys in eBay had told me about this a few weeks ago, but I had been asked not to mention it in public until it was ready for primetime.It will be interesting to see what kind of support levels they are going to offer via this new support service.I'll have to … [Read more...] about eBay Helpline Goes Live
Bid Burglar – Helping Me Feed My Ebay Addiction
I've been using a very handy tool to help my eBay addiction over the last few days. Bib Burglar is a "sniping" tool which basically bids for you in the last few seconds of an auction. Since it's a remote service you don't have to worry about leaving your desktop computer on 24/7. The interface is very simple. All you need to do is provide the item / auction ID … [Read more...] about Bid Burglar – Helping Me Feed My Ebay Addiction
Scrubs Fan Dream On Ebay
The frontpage of the main eBay site is probably worth visiting every few days, as they tend to highlight special auctions.If you're a Scrubs fan then the one they're highlighting at the moment is probably a dream come through - a day on the set of Scrubs.Current bidding stands at just over $1000 and is open to anyone who can work in the US (that's me out so!)All proceeds to … [Read more...] about Scrubs Fan Dream On Ebay
Ebay Is Evil
I am not happy.Over the last two months I have spent a disproportionate amount of money on Ebay. I should be ashamed, but since that isn't likely to happen I shall condemn eBay.Ebay - you are evil!Why do you tempt me with cool and fun ways to spend money?Why do you let me buy high quality goods at a fraction of their high street value?According to my eBay control panel I've … [Read more...] about Ebay Is Evil