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Woman greenscreen over message from ebay "Hello, We understand this may be inconvienient, but we've identified a discrepancy on your account. Based on the risk involved in your eBay business, this suspension is permeant. Your account will remain restricted indefinitely and you will be unable to buy/sell items or encourage member to member communication. Unfortunately, there will not be an opportunity to appeal this decision as the safety of our community is top priority for us. Thank you for your cooperation. Thanks, eBay" (l) eBay logo on white background (r)

‘There is no help hotline that I can call’: eBay seller says she was randomly suspended and can’t withdraw the ‘thousands’ she’s made. Other sellers say the same thing happened (updated)

'I think it's funny how they ban genuine people but allow people that scam to carry on.'

On Apr 22, 2022 by Victoria Gagliardo-Silver

IRL
Military or army tank ready to attack and moving over a deserted battle field terrain

‘Pickup only in Ukraine’: People claim they’re selling seized Russian tanks on eBay

People are bidding as if the tanks are real.

On Mar 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
A bill (L) and a sign for eBay (R).

Merchant blasts eBay in viral TikTok for high fees, sparking debate

'Straight no Vaseline.'

On Feb 23, 2022 by Clara Wang

IRL
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Claudia Conway says she’s selling all of her dad’s stuff on eBay after he left family ‘for good’

'I found some mint juul pods in his closet bid starts at $500.'

On Jan 12, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Internet Culture Tech
A picture of the U.S. Capitol. A group of internet companies have formed a coalition that will lobby Congress against making sweeping changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Internet companies join together to warn Congress about messing with Section 230

The companies include Reddit, Etsy, Vimeo, and others.

On Dec 16, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
donald trump signature

Nobody’s buying Trump’s $10,000 autographs on eBay

Looks like Trump's suggested price of $10,000 isn't working out.

On Sep 22, 2020 by Claire Goforth

Tech

Mia Khalifa is auctioning glasses from porn to raise money for Beirut

The 'infamous' pair of glasses is going for $100K.

On Aug 12, 2020 by Samantha Shaps

IRL
2 Girls 1 Podcast FLIPPERS

The art and science of ‘flipping’ your way to a 6-figure income online

One man's trash...

On Jul 27, 2020 by Matt Silverman

Internet Culture
eBay cyberstalking

6 former senior eBay employees charged in disturbing stalking campaign

Authorities allege the former employees concocted a stalking campaign that included sending the victims a box of live cockroaches.

On Jun 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
bugs life fleshlight

This ‘Bug’s Life’ fleshlight is here to ruin your childhood

This collector's item could be yours—for a price.

On May 14, 2020 by Bryan Rolli

Internet Culture IRL
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Your Netflix account may be up for auction on eBay

Passwords for streaming sites are showing up on eBay at steep discounts.

On Aug 30, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

Streaming
oreo

Oreos licked by singer Lewis Capaldi are being auctioned off on eBay

The cookies come with a disclaimer that they are 'no longer edible.'

On Aug 22, 2019 by Siobhan Ball

Internet Culture Streaming
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‘We’re All Gonna Die,’ Ep. 50: Highway to the ‘covfefe’ zone

The team talks 'covfefe,' Melania Trump, and 'Top Gun.'

On Jun 3, 2018 by Ellen Ioanes

Internet Culture Layer 8 Streaming
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This guy auctioned his Facebook data on eBay—and the price soared

The money was going to be donated.

On May 29, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
dumpster diving illegal

Is it actually illegal to go dumpster diving?

The answer is as murky as the bottom of a waste receptacle.

On May 22, 2018 by Chris Illuminati

Tech

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