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We binge, we consume, we mainline … then we do it again

Are we in love, or are we just addicts, consuming without thinking about what it is we're consuming, what we're watching, or hearing, or obsessing over?

On Nov 1, 2013 by Zan McQuade

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This ‘haunted’ painting has been terrifying people for decades

When Bill Stoneham based a painting on a childhood photo, he had no idea what he was unleashing.

On Oct 31, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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How a weird yellow lighter became an $11,000 eBay lust object

It’s a standard yellow Bic lighter, sold in a six-pack on Amazon for about eight bucks. So why is this one worth $11,000?

On Oct 28, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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‘Star Wars’ fan leaks previously unseen ‘Return of the Jedi’ footage on Facebook

A fan who bought a rare LaserDisc on eBay is sharing his treasure with the Internet.

On Oct 28, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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A happy little Bob Ross painting goes up on eBay

The Internet's favorite painter, now accessible on eBay.

On Oct 7, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Wear Walter White’s face for $31,000

You can own the ultimate Walter White Halloween costume—if you can afford the price tag.

On Sep 26, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Furious parents auction daughter’s One Direction tickets on eBay

A pattern of misbehavior forced Mom to play her trump card.

On Sep 20, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Teen scores WikiLeaks server for $33,000 with dad’s eBay account

The server used to hold WikiLeaks secrets was sold on eBay to a 17-year-old boy who had no business bidding in the first place.

On Sep 14, 2013 by Gaby Dunn

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Hidden blog post reveals eBay’s cautious flirtation with Bitcoin

The auction site wants to know: What do you think about using Bitcoin?

On Sep 8, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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For the sleaziest guitar shop on eBay, sex sells

BloomingJungle has made his business selling guitars and tube amps by modeling them next to unnecessarily scantily clad women.

On Aug 29, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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Your Facebook friends could kill your chance of getting a loan

Lenders can at your social interactions to determine your financial risk level.

On Aug 27, 2013 by Kris Holt

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New service lets you buy sad, abandoned startups for as low as $10

Honestly, how far can one really take a concept like “Grindr meets Quora, but for dogs”?

On Aug 23, 2013 by Aaron Sankin

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How Etsy helped launch Portland’s chic new vintage shop

After years of shopping and selling online, Sarah Deaton-Zaayer moved offline with Simply Vintage Boutique. 

On Aug 16, 2013 by Lisa Granshaw

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EBay’s biggest troll outed by local TV news reporter

A reporter for a Michigan local news affiliate just unmasked the worst Internet troll you've never heard of.

On Aug 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Broke, injured rock-climber tries to sell his mother-in-law on eBay

Everything's for sale, even the wife and kids—and the mother-in-law, no doubt, if you've got a mountain of debt to climb.

On Aug 8, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger