Tag: ebay
Scam ads slipping through net too easily on second-hand marketplaces, Which? warns
Scammers are avoiding detection on second-hand marketplaces, Which? is warning, after its investigation found Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor failed to pick up quickly on suspicious listings. Second-hand marketplaces can be a happy hunting ground for scammers, it claims, because consumers do not have the same rights as they do when buying from a retailer. …
Jeep owners most likely to carry out DIY on car, research claims
eBay has identified the UK motorists who are most inclined to roll up their sleeves and handle car maintenance themselves, with Jeep owners leading the pack. According to eBay's research, Jeep drivers are the most likely to get their hands dirty, with Chevrolet and Peugeot owners not far behind. In the study, Jeep owners were…
Brits can make average of £150 selling unwanted items before Christmas, claims eBay
With the cost of living crisis affecting everyone, new research from eBay UK finds that more than 3 in 4 people (77%) would like to make extra money ahead of Christmas. When it comes to adding money to the all-important Christmas pot, a third of people (34%) have already taken matters into their own hands,…
Brain aneurysms treated with AI, Kia Concept EV4 unveiled
Image: Sky News The treatment of brain aneurysms could be transformed by a software platform powered by artificial intelligence. Researchers found the programme, called PreSize, was more accurate placing a stent than experienced neurosurgeons. An aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a vessel wall in the brain that fills…
Dangerous carbon monoxide alarms sold on eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and Wish, Which? warns
Carbon Monoxide alarm (Image: Expert Reviews) Dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are being sold on eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and Wish. Yet the government is failing to take the urgent action needed to give online marketplaces more legal responsibility for preventing unsafe products on their platforms, Which? has warned. The consumer association…
eBay pushes buying ‘refurbished’ as cost of living crisis hits consumers
The average household has 49 pieces of tech, with 25% of the nation looking to upgrade their home technology this year, in spite of the cost of living crisis This comes at a time when a huge 88% of 16-24 year olds are looking to try and save money Up to 50% savings can be…
Could private sales on eBay soon be free in the UK?
Currently, private UK eBay sellers are charged 12.8% commission on every sale. However, eBay in Germany has just scrapped its charges entirely for private sellers. ParcelHero says the online marketplace may be tempted to do the same in the UK. Could the giant online marketplace eBay soon offer entirely free sales to UK private sellers?…
Illegal Christmas lights sold on AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Wish
Christmas lights bought from online marketplaces are being sold illegally and in some cases putting users at risk of electric shocks or fires, a Which? investigation has found. The consumer watchdog tested Christmas tree lights at the cheaper end of the price range - all £15 or under - bought from online marketplaces AliExpress, Amazon,…
Is It Good To Have Multiple eBay Accounts For Sellers?
eBay, one of the biggest online marketplaces on the Internet, allows sellers to create multiple seller accounts. However, you can link two eBay accounts and manage them only as long as it does not stand in violation of eBay’s policy. As a seller, though, you might wonder if owning two or more eBay accounts can…
Tech Digest daily round up: 8 year old becomes paid Fortnite player
The BBC writes about the youngest ever paid Fortnite player. Aged just 8, Joseph Deen signed with the Californian esports team, Team 33, in December last year. They invited him to their headquarters to give him a $33,000 (£23,600) signing-on bonus, and high-speed computer system. "I felt amazing when I got offered the contract," Joseph…
