We plan to update the Item Specifics in the Video game Systems category in the next few weeks:

• Adding 'Refurbished' to Condition
• Removing Xbox 360 Elite as a separate value from Xbox 360

If you list items manually through an eBay seller tool (for example, the Sell Your Item form or Turbo Lister) or the eBay API, the updated Item Specifics will be available in the next few weeks. If you use a third party listing service (such as ChannelAdvisor), please contact them to verify when they will update these Item Specifics.

If you have any comments or feedback about Item Specifics, please email them to taxonomy@ebay.com and they will be considered for future enhancements.

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Jim "Griff" Griffith

Tune in to this week's broadcast of The Best of eBay Radio, Tuesday Dec 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (3 hours) and the "Best of Ask Griff" show Thursday Dec 25th, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Pacific time.

But hold your calls! This week's eBay Radio and Ask Griff shows will be rebroadcasts of a recent show. No call ins this or next week. Ask Griff will be back LIVE next year, Jan 6th and eBay Radio will return to live broadcasts on Jan 13th.

You can always subscribe to the podcast , or access any past broadcast from the eBay Radio archives. To subscribe to the podcast all you need is an reader (a portable MP3 player is optional). Visit www.wsradio.com/ebayradio for more information about subscribing to the podcasts and to listen to eBay Radio on your computer.

Select and listen to any past eBay Radio broadcast, listed by topic and date, in the eBay Radio archives. Join the eBay Radio eBay Group for automatic weekly updates and other information about eBay Radio and The Ask Griff Show.

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• Regal Lager recalls Phil & Teds strollers due to fall hazard
• Xtreme Toy Zone recalls toy dinosaurs due to violation of the Lead Paint Standard
• Evenflo recalls Majestic High Chairs due to fall/choking hazard
• Aloha 808 Trading recalls Children's Jewelry due to violation of the Lead Paint Standard

eBay takes recalled items very seriously, and we work closely with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on these issues. We encourage buyers and sellers to visit http://www.cpsc.gov (see the Recent Recalls section) for more details about the products and model numbers included in this recall.

You may also wish to visit our Recalled Items policy at http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/recalled.html.

To learn more about a new federal law dealing with recalled items called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, please see the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/faq/faq.html#preemption.

For Sellers: Please check your product model numbers and refrain from listing any items that are part of this recall. Any currently listed items that are included in the recall should be ended.

For Buyers: If you believe an item you are interested in bidding on or purchasing may be part of this recall, we encourage you to use the Ask Seller a Question feature to verify.

As a service to our Community, eBay announces some product recalls, like these, when we believe the marketplace will be impacted. To stay informed about all CPSC recalls, please bookmark www.cpsc.gov and sign up to receive notices on new recalls issued by the CPSC.

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Brian Burke

• Pianos with ivory keys will be permitted
• Wood furniture with ivory inlays will be permitted as long as the item was created before 1900.

In October, eBay Ink (www.ebayinkblog.com) covered the background and rationale around this decision, which I encourage you to read. For more details, please see the Animals & Wildlife policy.

Sincerely,
Brian Burke
Director, Global Marketplace Policy

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John Canfield

Yesterday, Microsoft released a critical patch for a recent Internet Explorer vulnerability. This vulnerability opens a new way for unsafe web pages to insert malware onto your computer. Once a computer is infected with malware, it could steal your usernames and passwords, or alter your browsing experience in dangerous ways.

The best way to keep safe from vulnerabilities is to keep your system up-to-date with the latest security patches. Microsoft provides an automatic update feature for Windows that we recommend you enable. You can also run a one-time scan to ensure you have the latest security patches by going to the Microsoft Update page.

In addition to activating auto-update on Windows and other systems, we recommend:

• Having a recent version of anti-virus, firewall, and anti-spyware software with up-to-date signatures
• Heeding all security warnings – never run un-trusted software or click on unexpected attachments.

Taking these precautions can help insure you have a safe browsing experience throughout the web. For more security information, tutorials, and free tools, please visit the eBay Security Center.

Sincerely,

John Canfield
Senior Director, Fraud Prevention Policy

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Dinesh Lathi

Here's a quick summary of the ways you can save through March 31, 2009:

If you list with Free shipping:
• PowerSellers get double Final Value fee discounts on all Fixed Price and Auction-style items with free shipping sold from October 1 until March 31, 2009.
• All sellers get a free Subtitle upgrade on Auction-style and Fixed Price items with free shipping listed from October 1 until March 31, 2009.

If you list Books, Music, Movies & DVDs and Video Games:

On behalf of the whole team here at eBay, we want to thank you for your support all year, and wish you safe and happy holidays!

Sincerely,
Dinesh Lathi
Vice President, Seller Experience

This announcement was originally posted 12/17, but was republished to correct formatting issues.

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Jim "Griff" Griffith

Call in to this week's live broadcast of the "Ask Griff" show Thursday Dec 18th, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Pacific time. Dial 1-877-474-3302 (USA) or 001-858-678-8958 (Internationally) to talk with Griff, ask a question and share your voice with the rest of the eBay Community.

If you can't catch a LIVE broadcast of Ask Griff, you can always subscribe to the podcast , or access any past broadcast from the eBay Radio archives. To subscribe to the podcast all you need is an reader (a portable MP3 player is optional). Visit www.wsradio.com/ebayradio for more information about subscribing to the podcasts and to listen to eBay Radio on your computer.

Select and listen to any past eBay Radio broadcast, listed by topic and date, in the eBay Radio archives. You can also join the eBay Radio eBay Group for more information on eBay Radio.

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Jim "Griff" Griffith

• Jen Cano, VP of Education with Hammertapnow.com, will tell you how to be, "Fast and Flexible with Your Last-minute Sales."
• Brandon Delgrosso, General Manager, DOBA, gives us product sourcing advice.
• Linda Miller, Founder and Owner of Consignment Pal Resale Directory, tells you how the Consignment Pal Directory can help you find local consignment sellers and much more.
• Lynn Dralle,President of "TheQueenofAuctions" tells you what's hot this holiday season.
• Jack Sheng,one of eBay's most celebrated PowerSellers and Owner of eBay Stores, "everydaysource" and "Accstation" joins us to share what's going on with his stores this holiday season.

Plus we'll have "The News" with Lee Mirabal, as well as the most important feature on eBay Radio: your calls! Call in during the show at 877-474-3302 (USA) or 001-858-678-8958 (Internationally) to talk with Griff and his guests or to ask a question and share your voice with the rest of the eBay Community.

Remember, one lucky caller per week, selected at random, will receive an autographed copy of Griff's book, "The Official eBay Bible".

Don't miss the Thursday "Ask Griff" show
Don't forget to call in to this week's LIVE broadcast of the "Ask Griff" show Thursday Dec 18, 2008, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. No guests on the Ask Griff show. Just two hours of your calls on any eBay topic of your choice! Call in during the eBay Radio or Ask Griff show at 877-474-3302 (USA) or 001-858-678-8958 (Internationally) to talk with Griff and his guests or to ask a question and share your voice with the rest of the eBay Community.

If you can't catch either of the live shows, you can always subscribe to the podcast , or access any past broadcast from the eBay Radio archives. To subscribe to the podcast all you need is an reader (a portable MP3 player is optional). Visit www.wsradio.com/ebayradio for more information about subscribing to the podcasts and to listen to eBay Radio on your computer.

Select and listen to any past eBay Radio broadcast, listed by topic and date, in the eBay Radio archives. You can also join the eBay Radio eBay Group for more information on eBay Radio.

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Jim "Griff" Griffith

Call in to this week's live broadcast of the "Ask Griff" show Thursday Dec 11th, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Pacific time. Dial 1-877-474-3302 (USA) or 001-858-678-8958 (Internationally) to talk with Griff, ask a question and share your voice with the rest of the eBay Community.

If you can't catch a LIVE broadcast of Ask Griff, you can always subscribe to the podcast , or access any past broadcast from the eBay Radio archives. To subscribe to the podcast all you need is an reader (a portable MP3 player is optional). Visit www.wsradio.com/ebayradio for more information about subscribing to the podcasts and to listen to eBay Radio on your computer.

Select and listen to any past eBay Radio broadcast, listed by topic and date, in the eBay Radio archives. You can also join the eBay Radio eBay Group for more information on eBay Radio.

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Jim "Griff" Griffith

• Colette Marshall, Business Development Manager with Worldwide Brands Incorporated, shares terms and jargon you should be familiar with when talking to your wholesale suppliers.
• Evan Lasky, CEO of Pakmail, will review deadlines that members need to know about in order to ensure holiday items arrive on time and what to do about items that are outside the limits of USPS or UPS.
• Amy Weintraub, owner of SHOPitLA, tells you how her company’s plan for marketing items differs from those of other eBay trading assistants.
• Skip McGrath,Publisher of "The eBay Seller's News" at skipmcgrath.com and author of "Ten eBay Niche Businesses Anyone Can Do," tells you about his new "Geezer Guide" series of books to help you sell on eBay.

Plus we'll have "The News" with Lee Mirabal, as well as the most important feature on eBay Radio: your calls! Call in during the show at 877-474-3302 (USA) or 001-858-678-8958 (Internationally) to talk with Griff and his guests or to ask a question and share your voice with the rest of the eBay Community.

Remember, one lucky caller per week, selected at random, will receive an autographed copy of Griff's book, "The Official eBay Bible".

Don't miss the Thursday "Ask Griff" show
Don't forget to call in to this week's LIVE broadcast of the "Ask Griff" show Thursday Dec 11, 2008, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. No guests on the Ask Griff show. Just two hours of your calls on any eBay topic of your choice! Call in during the eBay Radio or Ask Griff show at 877-474-3302 (USA) or 001-858-678-8958 (Internationally) to talk with Griff and his guests or to ask a question and share your voice with the rest of the eBay Community.

If you can't catch either of the live shows, you can always subscribe to the podcast , or access any past broadcast from the eBay Radio archives. To subscribe to the podcast all you need is an reader (a portable MP3 player is optional). Visit www.wsradio.com/ebayradio for more information about subscribing to the podcasts and to listen to eBay Radio on your computer.

Select and listen to any past eBay Radio broadcast, listed by topic and date, in the eBay Radio archives. You can also join the eBay Radio eBay Group for more information on eBay Radio.

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Greg Fant

You have the opportunity to help those who need a helping hand this holiday—by doing something as simple as shopping or making an investment. eBay Giving Works, WorldofGood.com, and MicroPlace have teamed up this year to make it easy for you to make a difference, all while delighting your loved ones with a thoughtful and one-of-a-kind gift.

Find jewelry, apparel, toys, or make an investment in someone’s honor by visiting www.ebay.com/giftsthatmakeadifference.

This year, give the greatest gift of all -- hope to all of those in need..

We appreciate all your support this holiday season and throughout out the year—thank you for your incredible generosity!

Sincerely,

Greg Fant

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• JCPenny recalls Arizona Newborn and Infant Denim pants due to choking hazard
• Groovy Fashions and Sassy Jammies doll clothing sets recalled by Manhattan Group due to violation of the Lead Paint Standard
• OKK Trading recalls Army Figure toys due to violation of the Lead Paint Standard
• Meijer Inc. recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten set due to choking hazard

eBay takes recalled items very seriously, and we work closely with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on these issues. We encourage buyers and sellers to visit http://www.cpsc.gov (see the Recent Recalls section) for more details about the products and model numbers included in this recall. You may also wish to visit our Recalled Items policy at http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/recalled.html.

For Sellers: Please check your product model numbers and refrain from listing any items that are part of this recall. Any currently listed items that are included in the recall should be ended.

For Buyers: If you believe an item you are interested in bidding on or purchasing may be part of this recall, we encourage you to use the Ask Seller a Question feature to verify.

As a service to our Community, eBay announces some product recalls, like these, when we believe the marketplace will be impacted. To stay informed about all CPSC recalls, please bookmark www.cpsc.gov and sign up to receive notices on new recalls issued by the CPSC.

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