I had a second edition copy of a literary classic valued. The results shocked me

I had a second edition copy of a literary classic valued. The results shocked me

I was hoping I could buy a new car. I couldn’t buy myself a new tyre for that amount.

  • byKerri Sackville

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British Museum sues former guardian of treasures accused of selling them on eBay

British Museum sues former guardian of treasures accused of selling them on eBay

A veteran of the institution,Dr Peter Higgs oversaw the Greek and Roman department when colleagues noticed missing items turning up for sale online.

  • byCraig Simpson
The weirdest,most wonderful shops to browse in Brisbane

The weirdest,most wonderful shops to browse in Brisbane

Buy unique,nerdy or specialist items at Brisbane’s best shops and outlets for the bizarre,the quirky and the unexpected.

  • byNick Dent
‘Absolutely horrific,criminal conduct’:US charges eBay in cyberstalking case

‘Absolutely horrific,criminal conduct’:US charges eBay in cyberstalking case

US authorities say the e-commerce giant’s security staff threatened two newsletter writers by posting ads for fictitious sexual events at the couple’s home.

  • byDavid Streitfeld
Pricey sneakers,early Christmas gifts:What November spending says about us

Pricey sneakers,early Christmas gifts:What November spending says about us

Muted economic confidence across the globe hasn’t put a lid on the cash some will spend on sought-after footwear.

  • byEmma Koehn
‘Astounding’:Aussie fashion brands in demand second-hand

‘Astounding’:Aussie fashion brands in demand second-hand

eBay is doubling down its focus on the ‘circular economy’,with its head of fashion saying consumers are hunting quality Australian brands such as Zimmermann.

  • byEmma Koehn
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From Lego to Chanel:Prices for collectibles are surging on eBay

From Lego to Chanel:Prices for collectibles are surging on eBay

The average price of popular trading cards,handbags and Lego sets is skyrocketing as collectors fight it out online for prized possessions.

  • byEmma Koehn
US military fingerprints and iris database sells for $100 on eBay

US military fingerprints and iris database sells for $100 on eBay

A security researcher snapped the bargain on eBay. Many of the records belong to known terrorists and wanted individuals,others to people stopped at checkpoints in Afghanistan.

  • byKashmir Hill,John Ismay,Christopher F. Schuetze andAaron Krolik
Fair Trading takes eBay to task over NRL grand final scalpers

Fair Trading takes eBay to task over NRL grand final scalpers

The New South Wales consumer watchdog has hit e-commerce giant eBay with $44,000 in fines over listings on its platform for NRL grand final tickets at inflated prices.

  • byEmma Koehn
‘A couple of million dollars’:Swans fans on merch spending spree

‘A couple of million dollars’:Swans fans on merch spending spree

Sales of Sydney Swans merchandise have been boosted as excitement about a possible premiership peaks.

  • byAndrew Taylor
‘Chanel bags and lettuce seeds’:Luxury bargain hunters embrace eBay

‘Chanel bags and lettuce seeds’:Luxury bargain hunters embrace eBay

While Australians are hunkering down for tough economic times,second-hand designer goods,car parts and lettuce seeds are a hit on the online marketplace.

  • byEmma Koehn