eBay and Amazon Marketplace are failing to crack down on a spate of coronavirus-profiteering by sellers, Which? claims The UK watchdog found many household products being sold at inflated prices These included hand gel, bleach, infant formula, thermometers and tampons In some cases, prices were as much as ten times more than they were usually However both … Read more
eBay removes listing selling three ex-Cold War nuclear cabins for £15,000 each that promised the ‘ultimate protection’ from coronavirus eBay removed listing as it was against the company’s disaster and tragedy policy Three cabins were said to give ‘full protection’ against viruses such as COVID-19 They were listed on eBay for £15,000 each, as collection … Read more
There’s not a roll of loo paper to be had in some towns, supermarket shelves are stripped bare of tinned and dry goods, and as for hand sanitiser — bagging yourself a bottle feels like winning the Lottery. Coronavirus means hand sanitiser is in such demand that some unscrupulous individuals and businesses are selling it … Read more
Online market place sellers looking to cash in on the coronavirus outbreak in the UK are selling hand sanitiser products for more than 5000 per cent their recommended retail price. Own brand products from retailers such as Lidl and Asda are being listed for a huge mark up on eBay. It comes as the competition … Read more
A mother who has turned her children into Instagram stars revealed she has to stop strangers stealing the snaps to advertise clothes on eBay. Aleksandra Hoyles, 32, from South Yorkshire, has built up a 150,000-strong following by sharing photos of her photogenic son Liam, 10, and daughter Lily, four. The mother-of-two, who is married to … Read more
Rogue retailers should not ‘cash in on fear’ and panic-buying by imposing big mark-ups on household essentials, a watchdog warned yesterday. The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) also said the Government may regulate the price of key products to prevent rip-offs. The goods affected could include everything from hand sanitiser, toilet paper and painkillers to … Read more
New bill would hold Amazon and eBay liable for counterfeit items sold by third-party retailers, with a special focus on items that threaten public safety, including baby formula, batteries, car seats, and makeup A new bill introduced in the US House aims to combat counterfeit products The bill, called The Shop Safe Act of 2020, … Read more
A savvy homeowner has revealed how she transformed her garden on a budget by sourcing wood from sawmills and seeking out cheap flowers on eBay. Mother-of-three Becca Menzies, 44, from Sussex, transformed the area of ‘scrub land’ into a stunning oasis, complete with beautiful flower borders, pebble paths and a spacious chicken coop. The hands-on … Read more
A savvy mother has shared her genius trick for saving space after completely transforming her cramped dining room by slicing her table in half. Mum-of-three Louise Serena Clark, from Worcestershire, took to Facebook group DIY On A Budget Official to explain how she needed to make more room in her home after her nephew and niece moved in. … Read more
eBay removes T-shirts with coronavirus slogans including ‘Wuhan city tours’ because they ‘profit from human tragedy’ – but they are still available on Amazon T-shirts mock the deadly virus and the Chinese city of Wuhan where it started Auction site eBay removed them as they breach its ‘Disaster and Tragedy Policy’ Amazon refused to comment … Read more
A cleaning company boss faces jail for sneaking his way into the prestigious Lord’s Cricket ground pavilion using a copy of a dead man’s MCC membership card he bought on eBay. James Lattimer, 51, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault inside the members’ only clubhouse at the London ground during an Ashes test match … Read more
Savvy homeowner who was ’embarrassed’ by her cluttered laundry room gives it a vintage-inspired makeover using bargain buys from eBay and The Range Sharon Fairfax, from the UK, shared snaps to Facebook group We Love Mrs Hinch She gave room modern makeover using purchases from eBay and The Range Many branded the results ‘fabulous,’ with … Read more
The must-have treat of 2020: New Allen’s chocolate raspberries are being sold on eBay for more than THREE TIMES the price – after they sold out in two days Allen’s new Mini Chocolate Raspberries hit supermarket shelves last week But shoppers are now cashing in on the lollies on eBay after selling out in days … Read more