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Ebay Hoaxes

Well, all you doubters were right–the bid that set an eBay record last week proved to be a hoax. In a previous blog I wrote about the nearly $10 million dollar eBay bid some guy named William Fischer put up to purchase the car made famous by “The Dukes of Hazzard.” The bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger emblazoned with a Confederate flag and the No.1 garnered a winning bid of $9,900,500 just a few days ago. General Lee’s owner – actor John Schneider, who played blond hottie Bo Duke in the 1980s television series– is reportedly livid that the bid … Continue reading →

One For The Record Books–eBay’s Most Expensive Item

Can you guess what it is? I’ll give you a hint. It has four wheels, two doors, a Confederate flag, and is a wash in a shade of orange most people run from. If you guessed: a version of the General Lee – a 1969 Dodge Charger, which, by all accounts, was the most famous character on the television show “The Dukes of Hazzard” – you are correct. The iconic car fetched a winning bid on eBay of nearly $10 million Friday. According to eBay executives, if the bidder comes through with the $9,900,500 price, the car will be the … Continue reading →

My Two Favorite eBay Finds

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I have sold items on eBay for several years now. I was fortunate enough to live down the street from a video store that got rid of their old VHS tapes for $2 each. I was able to find a lot of out of print VHS tapes that way and some sold for as much as $20 on eBay. But, I have my two favorite eBay success stories that I love to tell to other people. These great finds cost a total of $1, yet brought in over $500 on eBay. After my mother died, I grew up in my … Continue reading →

How Bargains Can Come Back to Bite You

Bargain shopping can be a boon to your budget. But if it is done in the wrong way, it can actually cost your money. Bargains can be a sneaky thief, silently robbing you of your hard earned money without you knowing it. Here is how to avoid the trap. Instant gratification When something is a bargain, it is hard to resist. Seeing an item that is 25 percent off helps you rationalize and feel good about having it today. Always take some time to think about a purchase, preferably 24 hours. This will help you better understand whether or not … Continue reading →

What NOT To Sell On The Internet

You have to wonder how financially strapped some people must be to have the nerve to put the following items up for auction on the Internet. Take for instance the Brazilian man who offered to sell his wife for about $50. It’s not only sad, but it’s true… and it prompted the government to intervene. According to news reports, Brazil’s Secretariat of Public Policies for Women ordered Mercado Livre, which is partially owned by eBay, to remove the ad for the man’s wife and warned it was violating a law banning the offer or sale of “human organs, people, blood, … Continue reading →