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

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 13, 2008
What would you do for a ticket?
Long before for the dawn of Web-based amenities like Ticketmaster.com, eBay and Craigslist, getting your paws on highly sought-after tickets -- be they for Spring Training games or Springsteen -- meant one thing: waiting in some sort of ridiculous line.
Tags: tickets, ticketmaster, ebay, craigslist, bruce springsteen, corey hart, da crusher, hulk hogan

Kids & Family - Dec. 26, 2007
A very Band-Aid Christmas
Sure, they liked the Tinker Toys, but my boys really loved the box of Band-Aids the best.
Tags: Band-Aids, Band-Aid, Ethiopia, Scooby Doo, Diego, Spiderman, digital camera, Tinker Toys, eBay, bandage

Marketplace - Sept. 26, 2007
A literary spelunking journey in Downtown
Operating off a motto of "well-organized and friendly", Downtown Books (Bought and Sold) is a masterpiece of the arcane.
Tags: downtown books, books, book stores, used books, keith pajot, ebay

Sports - June 24, 2007
Bobblehead sales brisk for Hall
It didn't take long the the Brewers' Sunday giveaway to end up on eBay.
Tags: Bill Hall, bobblehead, ebay, milwaukee brewers

Milwaukee Buzz - June 23, 2005
October eBay auction will have bidders "Sold on Milwaukee!"
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra League and VISIT Milwaukee's "Sold on Milwaukee!" October charity auction on eBay showcases the best that Milwaukee has to offer. Proceeds from the Milwaukee-themed auction will support youth music education programs.
Tags: eBay, auction, "Sold on Milwaukee!", symphony, VISIT Milwaukee, GMCVB