Following the reporting of a dispute as to the authenticity of an antique violin, PayPal demanded the buyer destroy the item and provide photographic proof.  At least it wasn't a goldfish or a puppy.

While a record number of shoppers headed online for Christmas bargains this year, Australians are now left with over 16.7 million unwanted gifts that were received by disappointed friends and family, valued at over $500 million dollars.

This week and in the lead up to Christmas, Australians are expected to go on an online shopping spree in a big way, with predictions that a piece of women’s clothing will be sold every 6 seconds, a piece of fashion jewellery sold every 12 seconds, a pair of women’s shoes every 40 seconds and a watch will be sold every 46 seconds, helping to take Australia’s online commerce revenues to $30 billion by the end of the year.

Australia's traditional retailers have been told to move quickly into the online world before consumers develop loyalty to the much more nimble new players.

Leo Apotheker's term at the helm of HP may prove a short one. The company's share price has spiked on reports that the company's board is considering his replacement.

Following eBay's disposal of Skype in 2009, the world was wondering who might be the next owner.  Should we wonder no more?

A new version of eBay Australia's iPhone app makes it easier for sellers to list new items.

Australian online retail businesses are facing road blocks from bricks and mortar suppliers who are trying to prevent their products being sold online. This is the finding of a new e-commerce survey from eBay.

Scams more than doubled in 2010 compared to 2009, with Gen X the most likely target, according to a new report from the ACCC. Costing Australians a total of $63 million for the year, one reported scam alone cost $4 million.

eBay is no longer primarily an auction site but predominantly a retail outlet. This was the message delivered by the boss of the product division of eBay in Australia.