| eBay Scrambles Egg Sellers' Listings
You might not think of eBay as a marketplace for eggs, but some sellers who raise poultry rely on it to reach buyers who are looking for hatching eggs. But according to these "chicken sellers," as one described herself, eBay closed down hundreds of auctions on April 3rd because the sellers offered to send the merchandise via Priority Mail rather than Overnight Express. A seller who wished to remain anonymous called the shipping policy absurd, "because a freshly laid egg is NOT alive until it is incubated. We were not given any warning AT ALL. We have all lost money due to our auctions being cancelled WITHOUT NOTICE," she wrote in an email. In fact, she said, "Many of us also exchange eggs in this way to add new blood to our flocks and to help multiply endangered species of poultry.
Site helps promote ebay auctions
Dominitech, a popular search engine and Internet portal, has announced its launch of a new Dominitech Market Place. The Dominitech Market Place will serve as a quick and easy way for eBay users to promote their auctions.
Ebay users can now easily submit their auction numbers and descriptions using a tool found in the Dominitech Market Place. Jeff Herrera, Affiliate Marketing Manager, says, This is an excellent opportunity for eBay users to promote their auction to the thousands of visitors Dominitech.com receives everyday, as well as give current Dominitech visitors more of a reason to keep coming back.
It simply has information about poker and nothing more.
Before Dominitech closed most of its services back in 2004 after downsizing, the Domintech Market Place was called the Dominitech Shopping Area.
Temporary reprieve for Vida Shaw bridge
Bids for the replacement of the Vida Shaw Bridge will be delayed to give parish officials and citizens more time to discuss the future of the structure.The state Department of Transportation and Development was scheduled to receive bids for the replacement of the nearly 70-year-old, single-lane bridge Wednesday. However, recent interest in the bridge has sparked state Rep. Troy Hebert, D-Jeanerette, to request a delay.Hebert, in an April 12 letter to Bill Fontenot, Acadiana district administrator for the state Department of Transportation and Development, asked that DOTD postpone the bids to replace the bridge for another 30 to 60 days. "After talking to parish officials and hearing from local residents, this additional time will hopefully afford us the opportunity to discuss other options dealing with this historic structure," Hebert explained in his request.Romero said a meeting will take place in the next 30 days in the Loreauville area so both sides can present their concerns to state and local officials, as well as representatives from the DOTD.Fontenot said Friday the bids are now scheduled to be received May 30."It seems that parish officials, state officials and citizens want some questions answered," Fontenot said.
GENE SIMMONS Says He Was Blown Away By Success Of Dinner Auction ...
A&E network has announced its "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" charity auction raised a notable $76,770 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Fans and supporters alike flocked to the auction from March 25 to April 4 to bid on a dinner with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, stars of the hit A&E television series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" — making it the most watched item on eBay for the duration of the auction.
The auctioned VIP dinner drew over 200,000 unique visitors during the duration of the online auction. The winning bid of $75,100 was placed by Richard Craven of the U.K., who will enjoy a weekend of rock star treatment with three guests in Los Angeles. The package includes round trip air fare, two nights stay in deluxe accommodations, and the main attraction — an exclusive dinner with Gene and Shannon.
Anna Nicole Smith diaries fail to sell at auction
Two diaries written by Anna Nicole Smith, one from 1992 and another from 1994, have failed to sell at a recent auction. The diaries, which were purchased by an anonymous German businessman for more than $500,000 several weeks ago, have failed to attract a bid, leading to a "buy-it-now situation" at the price of just $25,000. The sudden drop in price can be attributed to the fact that Howard K. Stern, the former lawyer of Anna Nicole Smith who became her lover, has claimed the diaries are stolen and should be returned to her estate. .
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