http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2005/09/08/skype-and-ebay-does-not-make-sense/ Geek News Central is the technical site for Geeks. We Spin tech for the common man. With a Family of Tech Shows and Content. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:38:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2005/09/08/skype-and-ebay-does-not-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-2226 Randall_Lind Mon, 12 Sep 2005 16:51:24 +0000 http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2005/09/08/skype-and-ebay-does-not-make-sense/#comment-2226 Ebay owns paypal.com so if Paypal buy's Skype then Ebay owns Skype also. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> The only change we will see is spam telling us we need to update are skpe information. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> I get with Paypal then when ebay brought paypal I started getting ebay spam about my accunt. So I am sure skype is next. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> If you want real voip get Vonage. Ebay owns paypal.com so if Paypal buy’s Skype then Ebay owns Skype also.

The only change we will see is spam telling us we need to update are skpe information.

I get with Paypal then when ebay brought paypal I started getting ebay spam about my accunt. So I am sure skype is next.

If you want real voip get Vonage.

]]> http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2005/09/08/skype-and-ebay-does-not-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-2225 ptfigg Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:01:57 +0000 http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2005/09/08/skype-and-ebay-does-not-make-sense/#comment-2225 EBay, based in San Jose, Calif., said that with the acquisition of Skype, buyers over its e-commerce platform can more quickly and easily communicate with sellers, get the information they need, and close deals. Similarly, sellers get closer to their customers. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> Thus, "Skype can increase the velocity of trade on eBay, especially in categories that require more involved communications such as used cars, business and industrial equipment, and high-end collectibles," EBay said in a statement. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> EBay also sees the deal strengthening its PayPal payment-processing service. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> For example, a PayPal wallet associated with each Skype account would enable users to more easily pay for Skype's fee-based services. This adds to PayPal's accounts and increases payment volume, EBay said. EBay, based in San Jose, Calif., said that with the acquisition of Skype, buyers over its e-commerce platform can more quickly and easily communicate with sellers, get the information they need, and close deals. Similarly, sellers get closer to their customers.

Thus, “Skype can increase the velocity of trade on eBay, especially in categories that require more involved communications such as used cars, business and industrial equipment, and high-end collectibles,” EBay said in a statement.

EBay also sees the deal strengthening its PayPal payment-processing service.

For example, a PayPal wallet associated with each Skype account would enable users to more easily pay for Skype’s fee-based services. This adds to PayPal’s accounts and increases payment volume, EBay said.

]]> http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2005/09/08/skype-and-ebay-does-not-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-2224 skooma_805 Fri, 09 Sep 2005 06:42:57 +0000 http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2005/09/08/skype-and-ebay-does-not-make-sense/#comment-2224 what about LIVE voice bidding? just like you were in an auction house. makes sense to me. only one question> what about screamers? (big problem on xbox live) great podcsast Todd! what about LIVE voice bidding? just like you were in an auction house. makes sense to me.
only one question> what about screamers? (big problem on xbox live)
great podcsast Todd!

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