Marketplace - Nov. 23, 2009
I'm becoming addicted to the online bargain
There's something about the online bargain that has me hooked. Whether it's eBay, Craigslist or the awesome DealNews.com, I've found myself buying stuff I don't even need -- just because it's such a steal.
Tags: ebay, dealnews, watches, bargain, shopping

Sports - June 30, 2009
The ultimate Brewers souvenir
Some fans are doing their part to help Doug Melvin do his job.
Tags: brewers, ebay, jeff suppan

Marketplace - Dec. 28, 2008
New student site outbids old-school book buying
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee senior Dylan Katz Pinkus is majoring in economics, but he's not waiting for graduation to put his skills to the test. He's launched bkbid.com, an auction-based Web site that allows UWM students a place to list, sell and buy textbooks and other class books. Here's how it works.
Tags: uwm, textbooks, bookstore, uwm union, bkbid, ebay, auction, craigslist, college books, Dylan Katz Pinkus

Living - Nov. 24, 2008
Oooh, mail from China!
I was temporarily taken aback when I got a package from Zhangzhou today. You know, Pantuo. It's in Zhangpu County. In Zhanhzhou, Fujian. In China.
Tags: china, ebay, usb hub, mail

Music - Feb. 5, 2008
"Win a Piece of WMSE" starting tomorrow
WMSE launches an eBay auction that invites listeners to bid on various components of the station.
Tags: wmse, ebay, win a piece of wmse, auction, tom crawford

Arts & Entertainment - April 29, 2009
Surviving During Construction
Tuesday April 28th, 2009 - Lake Villa, IL   Things are getting hectic. I’m taking several steps backward in many areas of my life so I’ll hopefully be able to make a giant leap forward. It’s like buying a piece of land with an old rickety house on it and plowing it ove...
Tags: Ebay, Oscar Madison

Arts & Entertainment - April 28, 2009
Back In The Card Game
Monday April 27th, 2009 - Milwaukee, WI   Usually I’m either hosting the showcase or teaching a class or both at Zanies in Chicago on Monday nights but tonight it was neither. I like hosting those shows and I like teaching too but it felt good to take a little break. I have no sho...
Tags: Ebay, Spike Manton, Richard Caan

Arts & Entertainment - Aug. 8, 2008
Times Is Tough
Thursday August 7th, 2008 - Lake Villa, ILTimes are getting tough out here in the jungle. Lots of people I know are feeling a pinch and there’s no relief in sight. I got a call today from Steve Hall who sold me my wrestling ring years ago. He used to wrestle in the AWA and also run shows in...
Tags: Ebay, James Bond

Arts & Entertainment - May 9, 2008
Yay Ebay!
Friday May 9th, 2008 - Lake Villa, ILI love Ebay. What a great idea that was. A world wide rummage sale that gets people to bid against each other on a third party of people’s junk. Brilliant! I wish I’d thought of it. I’ve yet to learn how to sell anything but I sure have maste...
Tags: Ebay