Growing up, it wasn’t unusual for people to keep a skeptical eyebrow raised when it came to eBay — however, what was once known as an auction site for obscure collectibles and lightly used clothing ...

What happens when the role of an auction changes from selling unique items at Sotheby's to driving large markets for consumer goods on eBay and other online auction sites? EBay began as a Web site ...

The post-holiday season is a great time to buy used electronics. Everyone has pulled the wrapping off the latest model and they're ready to get rid of the older one. Whether you want to save things ...

eBay can function as a traditional auction, in which opposing buyers alternately place bids. But the site also offers delayed bids, which is an automated bidding method. When you place a delayed bid, ...

Selling items on eBay is a quick way for your business to make some extra cash. If your items aren't selling for the prices you want, take the time to revamp your auction listings. The right photo and ...

From registration to invoicing, here is your guide to bidding for artworks. A bidder holds up his paddle at Sotheby's in New York City. Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images. First of all, collectors ...

With the stratospheric prices from last week’s contemporary art auctions still buzzing in the headlines, you may be wondering if there’s room for non-billionaires in the salesroom. But indeed there is ...

eBay's goal of raising $100 million in 100 days for disaster relief could turn out to be a pipe dream. More than a third of the way into its Auction for America fund-raising effort, the San Jose, ...