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A rare late-stage prototype of the original 2016 Google Pixel, marked 'Not for Sale,' is listed on eBay for over $100. The device, a 'sailfish' model with 128GB storage and Snapdragon 821 processor, is largely intact and bootable, offering collectors a unique piece of Android history, though it may have connectivity issues.
Starbucks launched a $30 honey bear-shaped 'bearista' mug as part of its 2025 holiday menu, which has quickly become a resale sensation on eBay, with prices soaring up to $300, amid reports of limited store availability and high demand.
People are farming and selling Sora 2 invite codes on eBay, exploiting the app's setup to generate multiple codes and resell them, indicating initial hype but uncertain long-term success for the app. The sale of codes across platforms reflects a common trend in digital item markets, raising questions about the app's future popularity.
International sellers on platforms like eBay and Etsy are drastically increasing shipping prices to the U.S. to avoid dealing with tariffs and logistical issues, with some charging thousands of dollars for shipping, effectively deterring American buyers.
Scalpers quickly sold out of limited edition Ghost of Yotei PS5 Pro covers, reselling them on eBay at significantly higher prices, highlighting ongoing issues with scalping in the gaming industry and raising questions about how to protect consumers.
eBay's Labor Day Sale offers over 50% off the Bose Smart Ultra Dolby Atmos Soundbar, discounted from $999 to $479.20 with a coupon code, including free delivery and a 2-year warranty, making it a significant deal on Bose's flagship soundbar with advanced audio features.
Fyre Festival's brand, including IP and social media assets, was sold on eBay for $245,300 after a week of bidding, marking a small price for a brand infamous for its disastrous 2017 event and subsequent legal issues involving founder Billy McFarland.
eBay offers a better deal on Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones for $238.40 with a 20% off code, beating Amazon's Prime Day price, and also features a discounted Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones at $263.20, both with warranties and significant savings.
Billy McFarland has put the Fyre Fest brand up for auction on eBay after a failed deal to sell it, with bidding reaching $50,200. The auction includes the brand's assets, social media, and potential festival locations, despite McFarland's controversial history with the festival.
A prototype of the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic has appeared on eBay, confirming rumors that it will feature a squircle design similar to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, with a rotating bezel, an extra button, and a prominent speaker, expected to be unveiled in mid-July.
eBay is cutting over 200 jobs at TCGplayer's Syracuse card authentication center and moving operations to Kentucky, amid union disputes and allegations of union-busting tactics, including harassment and surveillance of employees.
Wicked dolls from Universal's movie adaptation have flooded eBay due to a packaging error that links to an adult site instead of the film's official website. These dolls, originally priced at $25 to $40, are now being sold for up to $250 as collectors hope their value will increase. Mattel has apologized for the error and is working to remove the dolls from shelves. This incident follows other notable product misprints, such as a Target educational kit and a Wolverine comic issue.
The newly released Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has quickly sold out, leading scalpers to list it on eBay for prices exceeding $900, despite its $479 retail price. While no scalped units have sold yet, one was purchased for $564. The CPU is out of stock on major online retailers like Newegg and Amazon, but Micro Center offers it at retail price for in-store purchases. Prices are expected to stabilize as more units become available, though it may take months for the market to settle.
A Taylor Swift fan, known as Court, claims that the pop star wore her old Kansas City Chiefs jacket to a game, after Swift's stylist allegedly purchased it on eBay for $169. Court recognized the jacket from photos of Swift at the game, noting similar flaws and a distinctive bend. The fan expressed excitement over the connection, highlighting Swift's penchant for vintage Chiefs attire.
eBay will stop accepting American Express payments from August 17th due to high transaction fees, urging for more competition and regulation in the credit card industry. Amex disputes the claim, noting its fees are comparable to other cards accepted by eBay.