eBay has reached a settlement in the dispute with Skype founders over intellectual property related to the Skype software. Under the terms of the detail, the founders will join the investment consortium in exchange for increased rights to the software for Skype, enabling the sale. More at:

     • The Wall Street Journal
     • The Money Times
     • The New York Times

Meanwhile, the list of things that can be bought on eBay has grown one item longer as iPhone app developer Brice Milliorn has decided to sell his entire iPhone app business, including the rights and source code to over 80 iPhone apps, using an eBay auction. Starting bid is a cool hundred grand. More at:

     • IT Business Net
     • Cult of Mac

If you're not already a mobile web junkie, you may think that your phone isn't feature-packed enough to eBay on the go, or that eBay on smaller displays like those of most mobile phones is an implausible proposal at best. In fact, most mobile phone users have some kind of eBay capability on the go, and some have it in spades. Read on for quick tips on bringing eBay to your mobile.

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     • Get Mobile Notifications
     • eBay Services and Tools

eBay's free iPhone app is a small player in a big pond (the iPhone itself only has a 15 percent share of the mobile market), but it's paying solid dividends for eBay. The app has generated over $400 million in sales for eBay thus far, with iPhone shoppers having bought everything from clothing and books to cars and boats using their iPhones. More at:

     • TechCrunch
     • Mobile Marketer

In more controversial news, a group of anti-abortion activists is planning to use an eBay auction to generate funding for the defense of accused abortion doctor killer Scott Roeder. On auction will be a host of anti-abortion mementos and memorabilia. eBay hasn't yet taken a public position on the proposed listing or its policy compliance. More at:

     • First Coast News, Florida
     • The Wall Street Journal

From time to time as an eBay seller you may find that someone else is hanging on to money that you feel belongs to you. At times, you may even feel as if you're being dealt with unfairly. You're sure you've held up your end of the bargain, and now you're not getting paid. What gives? What are these holds and chargebacks, and why do they happen, and what can you do to avoid them? Read on to find out.

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     • Dealing with Buyer Fraud
     • Dealing with Refund Requests
     • Don't Avoid Filing Disputes