On March 30, 2010, eBay will be changing their fee structure around and it potentially can be a benefit to you depending on your listing style. If you are a casual lister without an eBay store subscription, you can list up to 100 auction style listings under $1.00 with no listing fee per month. After 100 listings, the fee is $0.10 for each. The Final Value Fee does go up from 8.75% to 9% though.

Here’s the kicker. This is probably about the only savings you’ll find on this fee change. If you are an avid eBay seller, you have to at least subscribe to the Basic eBay Store subscription at $16.99 a month. If you don’t, the Final Value Fees will come back to bite you.

For example, if you sell an item at $500, without the eBay Store subscription, FVFs are $45. With the store subscription, it is $22.38. The reason is eBay now will take a flat 9% on any sale if you do not have a subscription. With a subscription, it’s 8.75% up to $50, then 4% after that.

All this said, if you sell items under $50, there may not be a need for a subscription. If you plan on selling at least two items at $200 or more per month, it would make sense to get the store subscription.

Since the Renaissance Festival is back in Tampa once again, I figured I would showcase a few items on eBay medieval related!

Full Medieval Suit of Armor

Spanish XVI Medieval Priest Chest Box WITH Silver

Jousting Helmet King Henry II

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I love finding fun stuff on eBay. It shows just how any kind of unique item can be sold.

Seattle’s Best 8′ inflatable coffee cup
Mercedes SLR Race Car :: 1.8 Mil
Custom Built Chopper from ESPN2

Short list this week but cool finds though.

Valentines on a budget? Not a problem. Sellers on eBay know your financial situation and are giving reduced prices because of overstock! Guys, don’t miss these here:

Ruby and Diamond pendant :: $29.99

Ed Hardy Leather Boots :: $69.99

eBag Slim Laptop Pink Briefcase :: $22.99

GE Red 10MP Digital Camera :: $79.99

I come across auctions and think, “I can’t believe this is actually on eBay” or I think, “other people should KNOW this is actually on eBay!”

When I support clients through the software, I usually check out their auctions too. Here’s my list for this week!
1999 NY Yankees World Series Ring

1762 King James Bible

1967 Shelby 427 Cobra for $1.35 Million

Famous Castle in Massachusetts for $12.5 mil

Michael Jackson signed 1952 Gibson guitar

I come across auctions and think, “I can’t believe this is actually on eBay” or I think, “other people should KNOW this is actually on eBay!”

Most expensive watch currently on eBay
$18,000 house on eBay
Huge Outdoor Concert Roof, Lighting, Sound, Everything!
16 Oil Fields in Argentina
21′ Jaws Shark Display
Human Slinky from Americas Got Talent and David Letterman
Gorilla holding a cage – halloween costume

I come across auctions and think, “I can’t believe this is actually on eBay” or I think, “other people should KNOW this is actually on eBay!”

When I support clients through the software, I usually check out their auctions too. Here’s my list for this week!

Real Human Skull! (for medical or dental use)

I almost sold one just like this! ::
The Predator – 4′ Metal Handmade Statue

Lot of 60 Pez Dispensers – Framed, for only $3,499.99

I come across crazy things on eBay all the time. Sometimes I take it for granted what is actually on eBay just because I’ve seen it or I’ve sold it! One of my co-workers couldn’t believe some of the auctions I pulled up and showed them. So, I’ll randomly post up a few auctions here of some stuff I’ve come across on eBay!

Windows Vista Toilet Paper :: Unsold at $50

1970 Bell 47 Helicopter :: $180,000 Starting Bid

Plastic Surgery Laser :: $9,950 Starting Bid

I spend quite a bit of time on Mashable.com for most of my social media news. Here are some of the latest links I’ve enjoyed from them in the past month. Hopefully there is some useful material for you in here as well:

26 Places to find free multimedia for your blog

http://mashable.com/2009/08/04/free-blog-media/

An explanation to what Social Media really is

http://mashable.com/2009/08/03/what-is-social-media/

How to build your company’s Linked In profile
http://mashable.com/2009/08/03/linkedin-company-profile/

How to customize your YouTube channel

http://mashable.com/2009/08/02/customize-youtube-channel/

How to deal with social networking overload

http://mashable.com/2009/07/30/social-networking-overload/

How to use the web for socially responsible shopping

http://mashable.com/2009/07/26/ethical-shopping/

PayPal X: Prepare for the new PayPal

http://mashable.com/2009/07/23/paypal-x/

How to create YouTube videos in 3D

http://mashable.com/2009/07/22/youtube-3d/

New breed of record labels helps bands help themselves

http://mashable.com/2009/07/22/new-breed-of-record-label/

Is the world ready for Google Wave

http://mashable.com/2009/07/21/google-wave-world-ready/

Facebook advertising: It’s all local

http://mashable.com/2009/07/20/facebook-local-ads/

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I’ve recently been asked by a few people how to secure their wireless router because they recently made the switch from wired to wireless. Just because the Verizon or RoadRunner representative came in your house and set up your modem doesn’t mean you’re totally set on security. If it’s visable, it’s easily hackable. Check these steps to make sure you’re secure:

1. Go to your wireless configuration by opening your browser (Internet Explorer or FireFox) and type in http://192.168.1.1  if this doesn’t work, use http://192.168.2.1
2. Change the Admin password here. Most wireless routers have a blank password. If your neighbor has any brains at all, he could easily type in 192.168.1.1, type admin and leave the password blank – all to get into your settings and adjust them to work in their favor.
3. Change the Network name, otherwise known as the SSID. By default, a wireless router’s SSID is broadcast so anyone in the vicinity of your wireless router can see that it. SSID broadcasting can be turned off making your wireless router virtually invisible.
   
4. Enable Encryption if your provider didn’t do it when installing it for you. Most services will do a WEP encryption. If you’re installing this yourself, this is switched off by default. There is a choice of WEP, WPA and WPA2. Currently the latest encryption method is WPA2 so use this where possible. Both your wireless router and wireless PC adapter must be configured to use the same encryption.
   
   
5. Control the MAC addresses entered. All hardware has a unique MAC address associated with it, including your PC adapter card. This MAC address can be added to access control list in the wireless router. Only devices added to the router’s access control list are allowed to be connected. Don’t know your MAC address? (XP users) Go to Start > Run > type “cmd” and press Enter > at the Command Prompt, type “ipconfig /all”. Make sure there’s a space between the g and /. Your MAC address is listed under Physical Address.
   
6. Make sure the router’s firmware is up-to-date. It is recommended that the latest router firmware is downloaded from the manufacturer’s website and installed in the router. This will hopefully fix any bugs that have been found for your router and also help with any known security flaws in the router itself.
7. Last, Backup Router Settings. If you reset the router back to its factory default settings for whatever reason, your configuration can later be easily and quickly restored back into the router.

If you don’t have an antivirus or security on your computer, please visit one of the links below to see what works best for you.