eBay

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Why Are Some eBayers So Stupid?

A recent discussion of eBay in the open thread had me revisit the site I tend to forget exists. Admittedly, the times I’ve used eBay have mostly been to purchase Caran D’ache metal pens, which are priced on average $8 to $10 cheaper than the suggested Canadian retail price.

The thought of bidding on a gift card had never crossed my mind until one of the rotating welcoming screens suggested it as a viable option. For some smart bidders, as shown below, you can walk away with over $80 in savings. Continue reading

Ebaying at the Moon: Seeking a Friend For the End of the World

Well, not a friend, exactly. This isn’t Craigslost, after all.

However, with the fake end of the world only six months out, doomsday believers really need to get themselves in order. The world may be ending, life exterminated, rivers boiling, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to make the experience more pleasant. Continue reading

eBaying at the Moon: Taking Care of Business

The first time I purchased something on eBay was 1999—a gently used Nintendo64 from some guy in Kansas I think. It was remarkably pain-free, as far as buying something off the internet from a stranger goes. Over the years, I’ve made a number of varied purchases via the world’s biggest auction site. As the site has grown into the billion dollar behemoth it is today, so has the range of items you can purchase, which is both amazing and a little frightening. Continue reading