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Hugh Marks

New ABC boss has a steep learning curve ahead of him

Marks should be given a chance to prove his critics wrong by recognising that the ABC is not a commercial outfit, but a public broadcaster dedicated to producing independent, trustworthy and quality programming to a diverse audience, regardless of class or political persuasion.

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Pride and Prejudice celebrates 200th anniversary (Thumbnail)

I had a second edition copy of a literary classic valued. The results shocked me

I was hoping I could buy a new car. I couldn’t buy myself a new tyre for that amount.

  • Kerri Sackville
The British Museum’s Dr Peter Higgs, prepares statue of a woman, Parian marble, about 150-100 BCE, for transportation to Australia in 2021.

British Museum sues former guardian of treasures accused of selling them on eBay

A veteran of the institution, Dr Peter Higgs oversaw the Greek and Roman department when colleagues noticed missing items turning up for sale online.

  • Craig Simpson
Royal Doulton figurines for sale from the Utter Rubbish stall at Camp Hill Antique Centre.

The weirdest, most wonderful shops to browse in Brisbane

Buy unique, nerdy or specialist items at Brisbane’s best shops and outlets for the bizarre, the quirky and the unexpected.

  • Nick Dent
eBay has appointed an independent compliance expert to assist in its review.

‘Absolutely horrific, criminal conduct’: US charges eBay in cyberstalking case

US authorities say the e-commerce giant’s security staff threatened two newsletter writers by posting ads for fictitious sexual events at the couple’s home.

  • David Streitfeld

Pricey sneakers, early Christmas gifts: What November spending says about us

Muted economic confidence across the globe hasn’t put a lid on the cash some will spend on sought-after footwear.

  • Emma Koehn
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Home-grown brand Zimmerman is in demand on eBay.

‘Astounding’: Aussie fashion brands in demand second-hand

eBay is doubling down its focus on the ‘circular economy’, with its head of fashion saying consumers are hunting quality Australian brands such as Zimmermann.

  • Emma Koehn
Sean McConville left his corporate job and he found some solace in collecting Lego. In April, he set up his own Lego store in Kengsington. 30 August 2022. The Age News. Photo: Eddie Jim.

From Lego to Chanel: Prices for collectibles are surging on eBay

The average price of popular trading cards, handbags and Lego sets is skyrocketing as collectors fight it out online for prized possessions.

  • Emma Koehn
Matthias Marx, a security researcher at the Chaos Computer Club, uses a SEEK II to scan his fingerprint in Hamburg last week.

US military fingerprints and iris database sells for $100 on eBay

A security researcher snapped the bargain on eBay. Many of the records belong to known terrorists and wanted individuals, others to people stopped at checkpoints in Afghanistan.

  • Kashmir Hill, John Ismay, Christopher F. Schuetze and Aaron Krolik
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys had called out the ticket scalping issue earlier this week.

Fair Trading takes eBay to task over NRL grand final scalpers

The New South Wales consumer watchdog has hit e-commerce giant eBay with $44,000 in fines over listings on its platform for NRL grand final tickets at inflated prices.

  • Emma Koehn

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