Counterfeit and replica handbags are everywhere – in small boutiques, at the airport, on street corners, and on eBay. Below are some tips on how to spot a fake or knock-off Coach bag before you buy it.
Counterfeit goods fund all kinds of illegal activity including prostitution, drug trafficking, gang activity, terrorism, and other types of organized crime. When you purchase a replica handbag (either intentionally or unintentionally), your money goes to support these types of activities.
Replica bags are not allowed on eBay. Yes, many are for sale, but if you are caught offering one, your listing will be removed and …read more

History was made on November 4 when America elected its first African American president. eBay is flooded with newspapers from around the world showing this historical event.
As of this writing, there are 840 listings for the sold out November 5 issue of USA Today for sale on eBay.
There are over 2,200 listings for the NY Times November 5 issue.
There are 311 listings for the November 5th issue of the LA Times.
There are almost 4,500 listings for the Chicago Tribune printed on November 5.
It will be interesting to check completed listings in a few weeks to see how much these …read more

Remember the Bigfoot hoax back in August? Two men claimed to have found a 7′7″ Bigfoot specimen in the woods of North Georgia and had the remains secured in a freezer. (One of the men was a police officer.) The men duped the media into holding a press conference about their find, even though all they had to offer as proof were a few photos of the remains.
Now, the costume is up for sale on eBay. As of this writing, the bidding stands at $200,400. Click here to see the actual listing.
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The much anticipated Elmo Live hits store shelves on Thursday, October 14. Look for Elmo Live at Walmart, Target, and Toys R Us for $59. Many sellers have preordered the toy in order to list it immediately on eBay. Some sellers predict that Elmo will sell on eBay for $150 or more. Read what eBay sellers are saying about Elmo Live on the Official Elmo Live Thread on the eBay Discussion Forums.

You could buy half a gallon of gas, or a house for $1.75. How about that for a deal?
The abandoned Saginaw home sold on eBay on October 1, for the final price of $1.75. The actual cost to the owner will be more, as the house is in shambles and needs major clean up, repairs, and taxes are due. I suppose the seller, Southern Investments LLC, will have to pay eBay listing and final value fees out of pocket, since eBay Real Estate listing fees start at $35.
Take a look at the house by clicking here. Check out the …read more

I was intrigued when I heard Sarah Palin’s speech at the RNC that she put the jet (belonging to the state government of Alaska) on eBay. My ears always perk up when I hear eBay in the news, and let’s face it, Sarah Palin is big news right now.
I have done some digging and learned that the jet did not sell on eBay, although she listed it there 3 times. The item had bids, but the reserve was not met so the sale did not take place.
The jet, a 1984 Westwind II was eventually sold the through an …read more

The big announcement was Friday: John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. As of this writing, there are 226 items on eBay matching the key words “Sarah Palin.” Items include buttons, t-shirts, license plates, stickers, yard signs, and photos. Funny how fast things show up on eBay!
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