eBay AdChoice coming to the UK

eBay has announced a new advertising system ‘AdChoice’ for the UK. The new platform will be based the items that eBayers have been viewing and bidding on. The advertisements will appear on partner sites and is likely be opt-out, although this has not been explicitly stated. This is the latest in a growing trend of ‘relevant’ online advertising which is good for advertisers, but not so good for privacy. Another negative issue that has been raised is how it will affect eBay sales.

Existing eBayers wishing to opt-out must sign into eBay, go to the My eBay area and change the advertising preferences.

Perfumes banned from eBay France

eBay has failed in its appeal against a French court ruling disallowing the sale of perfumes by unauthorised dealers. The French court made the judgement last month which means that Givenchy, Kenzo, Christian Dior and Guerlain perfume brands may not be listed on the site without authorisation from the companies.

It must be noted this includes items that have been received as unwanted gifts! If eBay fails to implement the ban immediately it will be forced to pay 50,000 EUR per day.

Man puts his boy’s happiness on eBay

A recent college graduate has put pictures of his son opening presents for sale on eBay. The man has been trying to find a job for the last three months, but has not found one. He wants to give his son a good birthday present because “he deserves it” and the winner will receive photos and a thankyou card. At the time of posting this blog the item had no bids and has 2 days remaining!

Peaches Geldof sells on eBay

Peaches Geldof, the daughter of singer/songwriter and political activist Sir Bob Geldof has put part of her excessive clothes collection on eBay. It is unclear why the media-branded socialite is reducing her wardrobe, maybe she is turning over a new leaf after the recent drug dealer incident, or perhaps she doesn’t have space in her new flat share. Either way even “famous” people use eBay to get rid of their unwanted stuff. To see peaches items please click here.

Knives available to all on eBay

A national newspaper has published an article documenting the availability of knives on eBay. There has been a lot of publicity recently about knife crime due to several high-profile stabbings and murders in London and around the UK.

The newspaper claims to have found over “15,000 deadly weapons” which cost as little as 99p and some come with free postage. Surely it is time that eBay clamps down on the resale of knives and enforces its own policies.

eBay Arrests

A man and woman from Devon have charged with selling stolen property on eBay. The man and woman are alleged to have stolen items worth over £10k, including software, electrical goods and cosmetics.

Ians Life Sells for £200k

The man who was selling his life the other week received $384,000- significantly less than the value of his house! Although disappointed Ian Usher still plans to press ahead with the deal and has now started a new website “100goals100weeks.com” where he aims to complete 100 lifetime goals in 100 weeks, these range from going to New York to joining the mile high club… good luck Ian!

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