Just two generations ago, America was a nation of mostly thrifty people living within their means, even setting money aside for unforeseen expenses.

Today, Americans carry $2.56 trillion in consumer debt, up 22 percent since 2000 alone, according to the Federal Reserve Board. The average household’s credit card debt is $8,565, up almost 15 percent from 2000. picked by BWallaby 1 year ago

A 10-year-old British girl has been barred from trying to sell her granny on eBay, who she complained was "cuddly" but "annoying. picked by topofall 2 months ago

"It's a concept. It's one of a kind," said Cave, 47, a real estate agent. "It's more like a piece of art than it is a real estate property. That's why eBay sounded so good to us. It's quirky."

(If you believe this, I have a town to sell you...oh, wait) picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

“I really am hopeful that eBay can see that once this is up, that it is not a glorification of violence,” said auction organizer Dave Leach, an abortion opponent from Iowa. “If the auction stays up, it will only be because eBay has been shamed into recognizing the nonviolent nature of the items.” Items organizers said were being donated for the auction include an Army of G... read full post picked by cecilberman 4 weeks ago

You can find anything on Ebay, from someone's life to a Rick James jumpsuit, complete with bloodstains. So, for your reading pleasure here is a list of some crazy items currently being auctioned off on Ebay picked by carguy4life 1 year ago

An unemployed Arkansas woman offering the opportunity to name her seventh child to the highest bidder on eBay says she lost nearly $15,000 when the Web site removed her first three auction attempts.

update: picked by muppet 4 months ago

Internet auction website eBay today withdrew an unusual second-hand sale item, the country of Belgium, which had attracted an offer of €10 million ($16.68m). picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

Really great information about mortgage you need to know. picked by inakisant 3 years ago

Jay Maynard, aka Tron Guy, has hit some economic turbulence and is selling his Tron plane on ebay. How sad. picked by suebe 5 months ago

A movie memorabilia collector is selling on Ebay his Back to the Future II hoverboard, an original prop still in perfect condition.

If you have $30,000 laying around, drop a bid! The auction takes place on the 1st of August. picked by muppetmaker 1 year ago

The body of the creature we call Bigfoot is up for auction on Ebay. Get out your wallets, folks!
This is is not a hoax. The body, however, is. picked by cartoonmotion 1 year ago

In the court filing, Joltid, a company owned by the Skype founders, claims that eBay violated copyright law by altering and sharing the peer-to-peer source code behind the free Internet calling service. The Skype founders maintained ownership of that source code after selling Skype to eBay in 2005, and licensed it to eBay. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

A Hillsboro mother found her daughter's missing winter coat on eBay, and now a teacher at the girl's elementary school faces charges of theft and computer crimes. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Ebay listing: (currently) $53.00
Shipping: Free
Item Description: PRICELESS!!

(I want to invite this woman to join Plime!) picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

The famous Dodge Charger from 1980s television show The Dukes of Hazzard has sold via an Internet auction for an astonishing $12.06 million, according to a page on eBay.com. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

It's rusted, dented, has no engine or transmission, and the keys to the trunk are missing. Opening bid, $500.

That's how the auction started. What happened between Day 1 and Day 9 was pretty cool. picked by twoflies 1 year ago

It was recently reported that John McCain and his wife Cindy may have as much as $250,000 in credit card debt. They also reported that they have an American Express card for a "dependent child" that is carrying a balance of between $15,000 and $50,000. On the flip side, Barack Obama reported no credit card debt in his annual financial disclosures. picked by tubalusa 1 year ago

I knew it was only a matter of time before Ebay would be challenged.
CEO Whittman is now talking of retiring. picked by willster09 2 years ago

Four golf balls surgically removed from a python which swallowed them thinking they were hen eggs have been sold for $1401. picked by muppet 2 years ago

A small Virginia company in a patent fight with eBay Inc. asked a federal judge Tuesday to stop the online auction powerhouse from using its "Buy It Now" feature allowing shoppers to buy items at a fixed price. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago