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July 2008
18 July 2008
Services category moving to classifieds format only
Technical Issue – logging into PayPal
11 July 2008
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
Updated: No insertion fees for 10 days when you start your item at 99c or less
A Message from Lorrie Norrington: Updates on Feedback
Scheduled Maintenance – Live Help
03 July 2008
Existing payment methods to remain on eBay.com.au
June 2008
30 June 2008
Best of eBay now available on eBay.com.au
26 June 2008
Changes on eBay postponed pending ACCC process and outcomes
25 June 2008
Have fun in eBay’s new Playground
24 June 2008
Catch yourself a bargain hunter with no insertion fees 26-29 June
18 June 2008
PayPal Coupon Issues
17 June 2008
PayPal Buyer Protection - now increased to $20,000
13 June 2008
Important update regarding changes on eBay.com.au
07 June 2008
Hunt down a bargain and you could be picking up $10,000
06 June 2008
IMPORTANT: PayPal scheduled maintenance - Wednesday 11 June
***Reminder – ensure your listings comply for 17 June****
Scheduled Maintenance – Live Help
May 2008
30 May 2008
IMPORTANT: Scheduled Maintenance – Live Help
Updated: IMPORTANT: Scheduled maintenance - PayPal - Cancelled
29 May 2008
Scheduled maintenance
Updated: Introducing Emma - the Virtual Agent
Upgrading eBay's Picture Hosting service
The Seller Dashboard has arrived
23 May 2008
Half price insertion fees for 10 days - starts this Sunday
IMPORTANT: Scheduled Maintenance – Live Help
22 May 2008
Upcoming online workshop: Changes to the Feedback System
21 May 2008
Updated: eBay.com.au boosts safety – PayPal will be required on all listings
19 May 2008
PayPal Seller Protection – policy clarification
13 May 2008
Updated: Upcoming Feedback Changes – Scheduled for 12 May
April 2008
30 April 2008
Updated: Upcoming online workshop: Making eBay even safer
29 April 2008
eBay Motors and Drive.com.au strike a deal
28 April 2008
New features to promote ‘Free Shipping’ within your listings
19 April 2008
Discuss the upcoming changes on eBay.com.au with us in person - registration closing Monday
15 April 2008
Updated: Vehicle Purchase Protection amount incorrectly stated on car listings - RESOLVED
Protecting members with identity verification
11 April 2008
Upcoming online workshop: Making eBay even safer
04 April 2008
Updated: Daylight saving time finishes Sunday 6 April
03 April 2008
Updated: Technical issue within checkout - RESOLVED
Scheduled maintenance
IMPORTANT: Scheduled Maintenance – Live Help
March 2008
31 March 2008
Digitally Delivered Goods to be banned on eBay.com.au
30 March 2008
Upcoming online workshop: PayPal Seller Protection
27 March 2008
Scheduled maintenance
Updated: PayPal Seller Protection now available
Making it easier to recover removed listings
Now available - Repeat Feedback Credits
20 March 2008
Scheduled maintenance
18 March 2008
Contact Us link - intermittent issues
06 March 2008
IMPORTANT: Scheduled Maintenance – Live Help
Scheduled maintenance
03 March 2008
Win your share of $50,000!
Updated: Making it easier to recover listings
February 2008
27 February 2008
Half price listing fees* – starts this Friday 29 February
21 February 2008
Upcoming online workshop: Selling on eBay
Scheduled maintenance
Further enhancements to combat online fraud
15 February 2008
Scheduled maintenance
06 February 2008
Scheduled maintenance - including eBay checkout
05 February 2008
***Coming Soon - Picture Show feature free in all listings***
01 February 2008
Dunk the scammer and win a share of $9,750 in PayPal credit
January 2008
31 January 2008
Scheduled maintenance
Improvements to the Women's Clothing finding experience
30 January 2008
Changes to the Feedback system
24 January 2008
Scheduled maintenance
22 January 2008
Queensland - Trading Advice
17 January 2008
Scheduled maintenance
11 January 2008
Consumer Product Safety - Remote Control Cars
10 January 2008
Scheduled maintenance
Unlimited half price listings* for 4 days starting Friday 11th January
08 January 2008
February changes to the Cars, Bikes, Boats categories
NSW North Coast and Queensland South Coast - Trading Advice
December 2007
20 December 2007
Scheduled maintenance
17 December 2007
Changes to the Cars, Bikes, Boats categories
13 December 2007
New expanded search
12 December 2007
Introducing: shopping on eBay.com.au for guests
10 December 2007
Grab your share of the Christmas rush - 4 days of free fixed price listings!
06 December 2007
Scheduled maintenance
05 December 2007
Christmas Discussion Board
November 2007
30 November 2007
New features for Markdown Manager
29 November 2007
Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
27 November 2007
New postage calculator now available
19 November 2007
Win everyday for 12 Days
16 November 2007
Misleading and Discouraging Payment policy
Exclusive to Power Sellers - 3 days of free* auction listings
Updated: Scheduled maintenance -- including eBay Checkout
12 November 2007
Updated: Ban of Bindeez children’s toy.
09 November 2007
Best Offer now available for Services
08 November 2007
Changes to the postage & handling calculator
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
Scheduled maintenance
07 November 2007
*** Live Help Scheduled Maintenance ***
01 November 2007
Coming soon – new look sign-in page
Scheduled maintenance
Christmas has come early on eBay – but where’s Santa?
October 2007
31 October 2007
eBay are giving you 3 days of free* auction listings!
25 October 2007
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
Scheduled maintenance
24 October 2007
Daylight Saving – time change this weekend
18 October 2007
Upgrade to PowerSeller phone systems
Scheduled maintenance
Updated: PowerSeller phone support currently unavailable
17 October 2007
Making bidding faster
11 October 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
Improvements to the Sell Your Item form
10 October 2007
Official notice of revision to the eBay User Agreement
05 October 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
02 October 2007
Misleading and Discouraging Payment policy
September 2007
27 September 2007
Protect yourself from phishing – help is now at hand
Scheduled Maintenance
26 September 2007
Consumer Product Safety Commission - Simplicity Crib Recall
24 September 2007
Upcoming online workshop: NSW Small Business
20 September 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
Single Sign In for Community & the rest of eBay
19 September 2007
Custom Item Specifics (seller tagging) launching in more categories
14 September 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
10 September 2007
Consumer Product Safety Commission: Mattel Product Recall
06 September 2007
Selling gets exciting this Sunday with FREE* auction insertion fees!
Scheduled Maintenance
Issues with Payment Reminders - Resolved
05 September 2007
September Category Changes
04 September 2007
My eBay gets a makeover
August 2007
31 August 2007
Bidding just got easier!
30 August 2007
Horse flu - restriction on movement of goods
Scheduled Maintenance
23 August 2007
PayPal Vault Promotion - Go nuts on eBay
A message from Don Fotsch - new PayPal logo coming soon
Scheduled Maintenance
22 August 2007
An introduction to selling - online workshop tonight.
21 August 2007
Updated: Shoot for the Stars at the first PeSA Australia Summit – September 2007
eBay.com.au launches Custom Item Specifics
Special Maintenance on Wednesday 22 August
20 August 2007
IMPORTANT: Live Help - Scheduled Maintenance
Upcoming online workshop: An introduction to selling
16 August 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
15 August 2007
Making eBay More Fun – New Homepage Tests
Consumer Product Safety Commission: Mattel Product Recall
14 August 2007
Understanding eBay’s Seller Non-Performance policy
09 August 2007
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
Scheduled Maintenance
07 August 2007
eBay Blogs - exciting new features
04 August 2007
Consumer Product Safety Commission: Fisher-Price Toys Product Recall
02 August 2007
***August Category Structure Changes***
Scheduled Maintenance
July 2007
31 July 2007
Free events for business owners and operators in NSW
27 July 2007
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
Scheduled Maintenance
25 July 2007
Upcoming online workshop: Feedback and Detailed Seller Ratings
19 July 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
17 July 2007
eBay Motors Vehicle Purchase Protection changes
12 July 2007
Scheduled Maintenance - eBay and PayPal
06 July 2007
Have you joined the Conga Line yet?
05 July 2007
Advertise your service for FREE* and save up to $19.99!
Scheduled Maintenance
June 2007
28 June 2007
***Gippsland Region - Trading Advice***
Upcoming online workshop: An introduction to Services
Scheduled Maintenance
23 June 2007
*** Update: Removal of Revise Item Duration ***
22 June 2007
Excitement is coming....
FREE* Value Pack when you offer PayPal
20 June 2007
Changes to eBay Australia’s CDs category
19 June 2007
REMINDER: ***PayPal site maintenance today***
14 June 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
12 June 2007
***Newcastle and Hunter Region - Trading Advice***
07 June 2007
IMPORTANT: PayPal maintenance Tuesday 19 June
Updated: Improved buyer protection on ebay.com.au
Scheduled Maintenance
04 June 2007
PayPal offer you the chance to win an adventure holiday of a lifetime!
May 2007
31 May 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
*** Changes to invoicing ***
29 May 2007
Significant changes to eBay Australia's category structure
24 May 2007
*** The old version of the Sell Your Item Form is now retired ***
*** Coming Soon: Bid Assistant – your new best friend ****
23 May 2007
*** Services FREE* Listing promotion ***
18 May 2007
*** Coming soon: Enhancements to eBay's header ***
16 May 2007
*** Life’s good on eBay Services – FIND THE SECRET SERVICE ***
14 May 2007
Offer PayPal and Get Your Auction Listing For FREE*
07 May 2007
Updated: Feedback System
03 May 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
01 May 2007
May Category Changes
SYI Transition – Old Sell Your Item form being retired 24 May 2007
April 2007
26 April 2007
Upcoming online workshop: An Introduction to PayPal
Scheduled Maintenance
19 April 2007
Updated: Coming soon: Safe payment requirements for new sellers
Scheduled Maintenance
12 April 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
Introducing eBay Services – list for free* until April 30th, 2007
10 April 2007
A Message from Rob Chestnut – Combating online fraud
05 April 2007
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
Scheduled Maintenance
03 April 2007
Updated: Retiring Old Turbo Lister
March 2007
30 March 2007
Coming soon: Services category on eBay
29 March 2007
Starting March 30 - Scheduled Maintenance Expanding to 4 Hours
27 March 2007
Improvements to Postage Discount Options
22 March 2007
Scheduled Maintenance
Daylight Saving Time Finishes
21 March 2007
Updated: Upcoming online workshop: Upgrading to the new Turbo Lister
20 March 2007
Introducing My World and eBay Blogs
16 March 2007
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
15 March 2007
Scheduled Maintenance This Week
09 March 2007
Improvements to eBay Classified Ads
05 March 2007
March Category Changes
01 March 2007
Coming Soon: eBay Stores Markdown Manager
Unlock The Vault to win!
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
Scheduled Maintenance This Week
Updated: Coming Soon: New features & fee reductions
February 2007
22 February 2007
Upcoming online workshop: PayPal Online Dispute Resolution
Scheduled Maintenance This Week
21 February 2007
10c Fixed Price Promotion
15 February 2007
Scheduled Maintenance This Week
08 February 2007
Scheduled Maintenance This Week
05 February 2007
Invitation to eBay Australia Workshop: Trust & Safety on eBay
February Category Changes
Coming Soon: Feedback 2.0
01 February 2007
Scheduled Maintenance: eBay Discussion Boards, Answer Centre and Cafe
Scheduled Maintenance This Week
January 2007
29 January 2007
Eenie Meenie Minie Moe. You could win 5 Grand in dough!
Coming soon: Testing of Google text ads in Search results
23 January 2007
Transitioning to the new Sell Your Item form
19 January 2007
Vehicles Half Price Listing Promotion
18 January 2007
A message from Rob Chesnut – Trust & Safety priorities
11 January 2007
Scheduled Maintenance This Week
08 January 2007
January Category Changes
05 January 2007
Updated: Clarification of FREE Gallery with PayPal Listings Promotion
04 January 2007
Scheduled Maintenance This Week
December 2006
19 December 2006