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For the first time in a year, eBay merchandise sales and revenue rise

The value of merchandise sold on the eBay marketplace rose 6% year over year in the third quarter, as revenue rose 7%, marking the first time in a year that quarterly gross merchandise sales and revenue increased.

Posted 10/22/2009Paul DemeryPost a comment

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eBay and PayPal integrate with sister payment service Bill Me Later

EBay and its alternative payment service PayPal will now offer online shoppers the Bill Me Later payment option that lets consumers buy on credit. Online shoppers can now use Bill Me Later on eBay and at merchants that accept PayPal Express Checkout.

Posted 10/20/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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eBay sales decline for the third quarter in a row, but at a slower rate

The value of goods sold through eBay’s online marketplace declined 10% in the second quarter after slowing by 16% in Q1 and 12% in the last quarter of 2008. EBay’s payments unit, including PayPal and Bill Me Later, continued to register strong growth.

Posted 07/23/2009Paul DemeryPost a comment

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As consumer credit shrinks, online retailers look to alternative payments

Credit card issuers are reducing credit limits for many consumers, and experts say those credit lines will shrink even further this year. Overstock.com and Buy.com are among the e-retailers turning increasingly to alternative payments to close sales.

Posted 01/07/2009Paul DemeryPost a comment

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New sister companies PayPal and Bill Me Later team up on a promotion

Selected PayPal customers who use Bill Me Later when making an online purchase of $50 or more will get $10 off in the promotion that begins tomorrow. There will be no fees or interest on these purchases until April 1.

Posted 11/20/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment