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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Brain aneurysms treated with AI, Kia Concept EV4 unveiled
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 […]
Dangerous carbon monoxide alarms sold on eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and Wish, Which? warns
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
