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links for 2007-12-07: string vests, punch bags, robot violinist, henge tunneling, lyrical terrorist

eBay Seller: crystal passion dezigns ltd: Men’s Clothing, Men’s Accessories items on eBay.co.uk String vests not becoming historical garb, despite the Guardian’s daft story. I do not own a string vest, alas. (tags: string-vest ebay BBC daft) Store withdraws man-shaped … more…

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eBay: PROJECT SWORD ANNUAL 1968

After more than four years’ membership of eBay, I finally won something. Sure I’ve Bought This Item Now!, but that’s not the same. Anyway, this is what I’ve bought: the only published annual for an aborted Gerry Anderson TV series, … more…

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Wired News: Band Can’t Sell Own Music on EBay

Wired News: Band Can’t Sell Own Music on EBay The link summmarises itself, really. ebay’s Verified Rights Owner program, like similar mechanisms elsewhere, disregards artists who actually own their material and wish to sell their work direct to the public. … more…

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whowouldbuythat.com: HOT HERION WACKS BIN LADEN

eBay item 1751145185 (Ends Jul-25-02 00:38:57 PDT ) – “VINDICATOR”, HOT HERION WACKS BIN LADEN, L@@K! – indeed… “Herion” – love it! Sadly, this extraordinary artefact has been sold already. But try to be strong — there’ll be something even … more…

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Cringely: The economic importance of eBay

Cringely makes a case that the massive economic importance of eBay is being radically underestimated, and suggests that there are aspects to the auction site’s organisation which real world businesses (whatever they might be!) would do well to learn and … more…

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