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***Join your host Griff (Jim Griffith), Dean of eBay Education, for this week's broadcast of Ask Griff*** |
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February 25, 2009 | 02:45PM PST/PT

| Jim "Griff" Griffith |
Call in to this week's LIVE broadcast of the "Ask Griff" show Thursday February 26th, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Pacific time. Remember, there are no guests on the Ask Griff show just your calls on any eBay topic of your choice! 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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***Updated: A Message from Dinesh Lathi: Join My Town Hall Wednesday, February 25th from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm PT*** |
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February 25, 2009 | 10:08AM PST/PT

Please note the addition to the guest panel for today's Town Hall:
Jeff King: Finding/Best Match
We look forward to your participation.
Thank you.
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***Original:
A Message from Dinesh Lathi: Join My Town Hall Wednesday, February 25th from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm PT*** |
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 February 24, 2009 | 03:36PM PST/PT

| Dinesh Lathi |
Hi everyone... this is Dinesh Lathi, VP of Seller Experience, inviting you to join us for our second Town Hall audio event of the year on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Pacific time. I hope you'll join me, our Town Hall moderator, Griff and a number of my colleagues from across eBay's Marketplace.
We'll be taking your questions on the following topics:
- Brian Burke: Feedback and DSRs
- Rich Matsuura: Shipping
- Colin Rule: Dispute Resolution
- John McDonald: International Trading
- Mike Maffeo: Selling Features and Tools
- Kristina Klausen: Seller Efficiencies
- Bonnie Elgamil: PayPal
Ask your question LIVE on the air!
The best part of these events is the conversation we get to have with the Community. If you have a question for me or one of the other panelists on the above topics, call us at our toll-free number – 1-888-327-0061 - and ask us your question on the air.
Or if you'd prefer, you can drop us an email with your question or comment about one of the topics on this Town Hall's agenda at townhall@ebay.com . We'll take several of these written questions on the specific topics during the Town Hall as well.
Tune in via wsRadio
We'll be broadcasting via Internet radio with the help of our friends at wsRadio (the same folks that produce Griff's eBay Radio show). Members can listen to our live event via Windows Media Player or Real Player.
So please visit www.ebay.com/townhall to join the event or for more information. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Dinesh Lathi
VP Seller Experience
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***eBay Motors Parts & Accessories 50¢ Auction Insertion Fee Sale Tuesday, February 24th and Wednesday January 25th*** |
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February 24, 2009 | 02:35PM PST/PT

eBay Motors Parts and Accessories is holding a two-day 50¢ Auction Insertion Fee sale on February 24th and 25th! This promotion starts Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 at 00:00:01 Pacific time (12:00 a.m. plus 1 second) and ends Wednesday February 25th, 2009 at 23:59:59 Pacific time (11:59 p.m. plus 59 seconds).
During the eBay Motors Parts and Accessories 50¢ Auction Insertion Fee sale:
For regular auction-style Parts and Accessories listings with a starting price above $9.99 on the U.S. Motors site (www.ebaymotors.com ), the insertion fee will be capped at $0.50. All insertion fees less than $0.50 will still be charged at the normal rate. For more information about insertion fees during this promotion, please click here
Listings created prior to February 24th, 2008 that are scheduled to start during the promotional period will be eligible to receive the promotional rate. Excluded are Vehicle listings, listings on international eBay sites, Live Auction, Professional Services, Ad Format, Fixed Price and Store Inventory listings, and listings on www.ebay.com . For full details about the sale, please see our information page!
We hope you enjoy the eBay Motors Parts & Accessories 50¢ Auction Insertion Fee sale!
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***Join your host Griff (Jim Griffith), for this week's broadcasts of eBay Radio and Ask Griff*** |
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February 23, 2009 | 05:07PM PST/PT

| Jim "Griff" Griffith |
Call in to this week's live broadcast of eBay Radio on Tuesday, February 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (3 hours). Griff's guests this week:
- Ginger Leishman eBay Certified Provider Program Manager, interviews SellerMachine.com, an application that helps sellers stay on top of buyer communication and shipping.”
- Ian Aronovic, President of governmentauctions.org, joins us with the latest hot finds.
- Brandon Delgrosso, General Manager of DOBA, gives us product sourcing advice.
- Janelle Elms Visionaire of OSI Rock Stars, tells you about how eBay Stores Newsletters can increase the likelihood of people buying 50% more.
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 February 26, 2009, 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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***News about searching on eBay*** |
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February 19, 2009 | 02:26PM PST/PT

| Jeff King |
Hi everyone...This is Jeff King, Senior Director of Finding. Last year we introduced new search technology that makes it faster and easier to find just what you’re looking for on eBay. In a nutshell, it looks at a multitude of details in listings to deliver more of the results you want. It makes it easy to browse and narrow your selection, and lets you choose how you want to see the results. With the new auto-complete feature it even "anticipates" what you're typing in the search box. Get a closer look and some great tips for searching.
The response from the Community to the new finding has been great—today the vast majority of eBay buyers and sellers are using it. Some of you have sent great ideas for making it even better. We've incorporated a lot of these suggestions already and in the coming months we’ll be introducing more new features and enhancements to make it even faster and easier.
Sellers: Use product details!
For sellers, we’re continuing to expand opportunities to use product details in listings. Be sure to use them--it's one of the best ways to boost your exposure in the new search.
Retiring the older technology
Until now, buyers and sellers have been able to choose not to use the new search engine. With more than 90% of you now on board, we’ll be retiring the older technology in April of 2009. If you are one of the few who’s opted out, you’ll see some reminder messages during your searches.
On behalf of the whole Finding team, thank you for your support and insight.
Sincerely,
Jeff King
Senior Director of Finding
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***Join your host Griff (Jim Griffith), Dean of eBay Education, for this week's broadcast of Ask Griff *** |
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February 19, 2009 | 09:20AM PST/PT

| Jim "Griff" Griffith |
Call in to this week's LIVE broadcast of the "Ask Griff" show Thursday February 19th, from
3:00pm to 5:00pm Pacific time. Remember, there are no guests on the Ask Griff show just two hours of your calls on any eBay topic of your choice! 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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***Join your host Griff (Jim Griffith), Dean of eBay Education, for this week's Best of eBay Radio and Ask Griff Shows*** |
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February 17, 2009 | 10:49AM PST/PT

| Jim "Griff" Griffith |
Tune in to this week's broadcast of "The Best of eBay Radio", Tuesday February 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (3 hours).
But hold your calls today! This week's eBay Radio show will be a rebroadcast of a recent show. Ask Griff will be LIVE This Thursday, February 19th and eBay Radio will return to live broadcasts February 24th.
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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***Updated: eBay Certified Provider Workshop February 19, 2009*** |
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February 13, 2009 | 03:40PM PST/PT

| Ginger Leishman |
Please note the date of the Certified Provider Workshop will be Thursday, February 19th.
We apologize for any confusion.
Sincerely,
Ginger Leishman
eBay Certified Provider Program
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eBay Certified Provider Workshop February 19, 2009*** |
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 February 12, 2009 | 11:01AM PST/PT

| Ginger Leishman |
Please join us for an online workshop hosted by the eBay Certified Provider team. eBay Certified Provider Workshops are hosted by 3rd party companies with extensive expertise on the topic of their workshop. They are independent companies qualified by eBay to have demonstrated experience and expertise in growing eBay seller businesses.
Topic: Saving $ When Shipping - Are you getting the most out of First Class Mail? Plus, Cost Effective Ground Shipping!
Host: ShipRush by Z-Firm
Date: February 19, 2009
Time: 11:00AM PST
Location: eBay Workshop Board
Workshop Description: Please join Rafael Zimberoff, ShipRush Product Manager for Z-Firm and eBay Certified Solution Provider, and learn how to save money when shipping with the United States Postal Service. Rafael and ShipRush by Z-Firm have over 10 years experience in parcel shipping software. Rafael will share tips on how to utilize ShipRush shipping software to save money and time with First Class Mail and Ground Shipping.
eBay built the Certified Provider Program to qualify third party companies with demonstrated expertise and experience, and to give sellers the tools to locate them. To become a Certified Provider, companies must have a proven track record with eBay and eBay sellers, pass certification exams and provide a number of customer references checked by eBay.
To learn more about eBay Certified Providers go to – www.certifiedprovider.ebay.com
We hope you’ll join us for this online workshop February 17th!
Sincerely,
Ginger Leishman
eBay Certified Provider Program
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***New to Selling? Get Your First 3 Insertion Fees and Gallery Plus Upgrades FREE from February 14-23*** |
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February 13, 2009 | 02:07PM PST/PT

| Jamie Stark |
Hi everyone...this is Jamie Stark from eBay's Marketing team. Thinking about selling on eBay for the first time? Between February 14 and February 23, you'll get the insertion fees and Gallery Plus upgrades for your first three listings for FREE on www.ebay.com and eBay Motors.com (Parts & Accessories only)!
During the Get 3 Free First Time Seller Promotion, new eBay sellers who create up to three Auction-style listings will not be charged insertion and Gallery Plus upgrade fees for those listings. In order to qualify for the special offer, you must not have sold on eBay before, and must list your first three items during the promotional period (February 14-23, 2009).
This promotion will not apply to eBay Motors Vehicles listings (including Passenger Vehicles, Motorcycles, Power Sports, and Other Vehicles), or to International, Live Auction, Real Estate, Ad Format, Professional Services, and Store Inventory listings. Several Business & Industrial categories are also excluded - for full details about this promotion, please see our information page.
We hope you'll take advantage of this special offer and start selling on eBay!
Sincerely,
Jamie Stark
eBay Marketing
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***Changes to Pre-filled Item Information *** |
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February 13, 2009 | 09:06AM PST/PT

| Mike Maffeo |
Hi Everyone,
This is Mike Maffeo from the Seller Team. I'm here to tell you about some changes to the listing process for categories that offer pre-filled item information.
When you list an item in these categories, eBay can automatically fill in product details and even add a stock photo. Taking advantage of this feature is a best practice because it saves you time, makes it easier for you to list an item, and increases your exposure to buyers who are using standard search engines or online shopping comparison sites to find specific products on eBay. (Read more about pre-filled information here.)
There are two changes that will affect listings in all categories that offer the option of pre-filled item information:
1) The term "pre-filled item information" is changing to "product details".
2) If you use Bulk Revise to edit multiple listings at one time, you can now add product details to your listings automatically in these categories.
A few additional changes apply only to listings in the Blenders, DVD Players, and Vacuums categories: eBay is making it easier to add product details when you relist an item. During the relisting process, you will be taken to the “find your product page” where you can add product details if your original listing did not use them. This change also applies to when you relist more than one listing at a time with Selling Manager. You always have the ability to skip this step and continue on with the relist process without adding product details.
When you relist items that do not have product details in the Vacuums and DVD Players categories, eBay will occasionally recommend products that match the information in your listing. You can reject or accept the eBay recommendation and continue with relisting.
These changes are part of eBay’s ongoing effort to make it easier for you to list your items – and for buyers to find them.
Sincerely,
Mike Maffeo
Seller Team
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***Free Picture Price change*** |
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February 12, 2009 | 01:48PM PST/PT

| Greg Fant |
Hello everyone...I’d like to share some news regarding fee changes for eBay-hosted pictures that we’re making in the Collectibles, Art, Antiques and Pottery & Glass categories. The first eBay-hosted picture in an item is already free.
Effective February 18, 2009, we are making all additional pictures, Picture Pack and Gallery Plus FREE for listings in all four categories on the US site (www.ebay.com). This includes all formats and all durations.
eBay is committed to providing a great experience to its users. Buyers in these categories have asked for more photos to help them decide which items to compare and which item to purchase. We believe that more free photos will allow sellers to provide buyers the visual details they need to make these decisions, lower buyer questions, and increase seller sales.
By the way, we're also working on improving the visual shopping experience for buyers with new ways to browse and view multiple, large pictures, which should further increase the benefits of free pictures for both sellers and buyers. Stay tuned for more information about these upcoming visual enhancements.
We’re excited to make these changes, and believe they will enhance the marketplace on eBay for everyone. I encourage you to click here for full pricing details.
Sincerely,
Greg Fant
VP of Marketing & Buyer Experience
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***Join your host Griff (Jim Griffith), Dean of eBay Education, for this week's broadcast of Ask Griff*** |
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February 11, 2009 | 04:22PM PST/PT

| Jim "Griff" Griffith |
Call in to this week's LIVE broadcast of the "Ask Griff" show Thursday February 12, from
3:00pm to 5:00pm Pacific time. Remember, there are no guests on the Ask Griff show just two hours of your calls on any eBay topic of your choice! 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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***New Look for eBay’s Books, Music, Movies and Video Games Product Pages*** |
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February 11, 2009 | 02:26PM PST/PT

| Matt Olson |
Hi Everyone, this is Matt from the Finding team. We’ve made some important design updates to eBay’s Books, Music, Movies and Video Games product pages (i.e. the pages you see when you click on "Matching Products" in search results). The new page makes it faster and easier for buyers to find the book, music, movie or game item they’re looking for from sellers they trust.
Take a look at the new pages, along with seller tips for getting the best position for your listings. Sellers’ items will appear on these pages when they list with a catalog product (also known as pre-filled item information).
Sincerely,
Matt Olson
Finding Team
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***Join your host Griff (Jim Griffith), for this week's broadcasts of eBay Radio and Ask Griff*** |
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February 10, 2009 | 09:23AM PST/PT

| Jim "Griff" Griffith |
Call in to this week's live broadcast of eBay Radio on Tuesday, February 10th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (3 hours). Griff's guests this week:
- Lisa Suttora of WhatDoISell.com joins us to tell you about “7 Unique Ways to Market Your eBay Products Using Twitter.”
- Harry Brooks, Director of Search Marketing with Network Solutions, tells you why you should know about search engine optimization and how using it can drive traffic to your eBay listings.
- Mike Shaw, Managing Member of Pak Mail, Inc. of Medford, Oregon, joins us to share packing and shipping tips that every eBay seller should know.
- Daniel Grotta and Sally Wiener-Grotta hosts of “The Photo Gurus” join us with photography tips to boost your eBay sales.
- Marsha Collier author of, “The eBay All-in-One Business Reference, 2nd Edition” joins us with some helpful tips useful for avid eBay sellers.
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 February 12, 2009, 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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***Join your host Griff (Jim Griffith), Dean of eBay Education, for this week's broadcast of Ask Griff*** |
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February 04, 2009 | 04:57PM PST/PT

| Jim "Griff" Griffith |
Call in to this week's LIVE broadcast of the "Ask Griff" show Thursday, February 5th, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Pacific time. Remember, there are no guests on the Ask Griff show just your calls on any eBay topic of your choice! 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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***eBay’s Global Buying Hub now in 13 languages*** |
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February 03, 2009 | 02:23PM PST/PT

| Justin Marcucci |
Buying and selling around the world just got easier with the eBay Global Buying Hub, now in 13 languages. From the eBay Global Buying Hub, buyers from any country can search sellers’ listings from any of the 16 local eBay sites throughout the world—from one convenient location.
How does the Global Buying Hub work for buyers?
Just go to http://global.ebay.com, designate your home country, and select one of 13 supported languages. The Global Buying Hub interface appears in your language, with your country’s currency and time zone. When you search, you’ll see relevant products listed on any eBay site from sellers who’ve indicated they’ll ship to your country.
The eBay Global Buying Hub is especially helpful when:
- You live in a country without its own eBay site. No need to search each eBay site individually. Now you can find the best deals all in one place.
- You are looking for a rare product from another country. The Global Buying Hub will allow you to find products quickly from any eBay seller anywhere in the world.
- You want to take advantage of cost savings with currency fluctuations.
The Global Buying Hub can help you find timely deals based on swings in currency values.
To learn more about using the Global Buying Hub, see the Global Buying Guide.
How does the Global Buying Hub work for sellers?
When you create your listings on eBay.com, just specify that you’ll ship worldwide or choose specific countries or regions. Your listings will automatically be included in Global Buy Hub search results—at no extra cost.
Learn more about International Selling.
Sincerely,
Justin Marcucci
Global Buying Hub
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***Updated: Coming Soon: New Discussion Board Improvements & Special Maintenance Outage*** |
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February 03, 2009 | 09:22AM PST/PT

| Garnor Morantes |
Hi again everyone. Our upgraded Discussion Boards platform is now ready to go! We’ll be taking eBay Discussion Boards offline right around 4pm Pacific time today and we’ll be back online around midnight. You can read the details in my original announcement directly below.
Starting tomorrow at 5am Pacific Time, our team will be hosting “office hours” on a special discussion board that won’t be part of the upgrade. We’ll be there to answer your questions about the new platform, help with any problems you might be having, and listen to your overall thoughts about the new board look.
Thanks again for your patience and I hope you enjoy the new look and feel of eBay Discussion Boards!
Sincerely,
Garnor Morantes
Seller Experience
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 January 27, 2009 | 11:18AM PST/PT

| Garnor Morantes |
Hi everyone...This is Garnor Morantes, and I help manage our Online Forums. As
many of you know firsthand, eBay’s Discussion Boards have been an important part of the eBay
experience for many years. With many forums on all kinds of subjects –from
Selling and Buying to Clothing and Collectibles --- our forums help members connect with
others for business and for fun.
Hundreds of thousands of members participate in our discussion
boards every day. If you haven’t visited already, we encourage you to
browse and see what they have to offer – and if you see a discussion that interests
you, add your own thoughts or tips.
Coming soon – A New look, plus some cool new features
Next week, we’ll be upgrading the discussion boards to offer several new features;
along with a new look that is more “eBay.” Here are the highlights:
- More Personalization and Layout Options. In addition to showing My World profile images, we’re
providing tools that will allow you to quickly access those discussion topics that are
most important to you.
- Time-saving Features. Hover over a discussion thread
title and catch a glimpse of the conversation that’s taking place before you decide
to click into the thread. We’ll also rotate through some discussion board posts at
the bottom of certain pages that let you see what people are currently talking about.
- Enhanced Control Over Your Experience. Sort from newest to oldest,
change the number of threads appearing on a board hub page, or automatically
“quote” an earlier post. The upgrade provides more ways you can tailor
your experience, so that you get what you need fast.
US Discussion Boards Unavailable from 4 p.m. to Midnight PT on Tuesday,
February 3rd
In order to add these new upgrades, eBay Discussion Boards will be taken offline on
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd from approximately 4 p.m. Pacific time to midnight. Once we’re back
online, I hope you’ll go in and check out all the new features.
Our team will also be around after the launch to answer your questions about the new
discussion boards experience. In the meantime, check out our Launch
Board for a couple of examples of what the new experience will look like.
Sincerely,
Garnor Morantes
Seller Experience
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***Join your host Griff (Jim Griffith), for this week's broadcasts of eBay Radio and Ask Griff*** |
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February 02, 2009 | 03:49PM PST/PT

| Jim "Griff" Griffith |
Call in to this week's live broadcast of eBay Radio on Tuesday, February 3rd, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (3 hours). Griff's guests this week:
- Colette Marshall, Director of Marketing with Worldwide Brands, tells you what you should know about “The Wholesale Pricing Structure.”
- Amy Skeeters-Behrens, Head of Marketing with eBay’s WorldofGood.com, tells you what’s new with this great new eBay site and how you can help make a positive impact on people and the planet.
- Barbara Weltman, Publisher of, “Big Ideas for Small Business,” gives eBay sellers business and tax tips.
- Skip McGrath,Editor and Publisher of eBay Seller’s News, answers a question he’s been hearing a lot lately, “I’ve lost my job, can I really make money 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, Feb. 5th, 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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