I wouldn't say that I was a hardcore eBay user but I do purchase quite a few things, more so lately. I don't make big purchases on eBay, it's more of just accessories for my phone, or sports gear, or console games etc. I do like to try and find things at the best price -- meaning at a bargain. There are a few ways to do this and one has been to use a website called FatFingers.
As if the $2,000 base price for the Porsche Design P'9981 wasn't enough, you can now buy your very own 24ct gold plated version on eBay. The Buy It Now price is set at £4,799.99 (or just over $7,500 US) and gets you a brand new, limited edition, 24ct gold plated device. According to the listing only 100 of these will be made and each will be marked and numbered. 10% of the sale price even goes to support the Sport Relief charity.
So if having a plain old BlackBerry P'9981 wasn't quite your style, maybe a gold plated P'9981 is more your thing? If you haven't seen the P'9981 before be sure to check Kevin's first impressions video [full review coming soon]. Hit the link below for more, and if you actually buy one then we'd love to hear about it! Thanks Dave!
The last version of eBay for BlackBerry smartphones was stuck in the BlackBerry Beta Zone for quite some time but now an even later version has finally been released into BlackBerry App World. Getting a bump from v2.0.0.37 to v2.0.0.47 this release is still missing a change log currently but that will likely come later, once the BlackBerry Beta Zone gets updated with the latest information. For now, it's safe to assume it's bug fixes for the newly introduced features that came with the 2.0 update:
If you're a big eBay user -- you can grab the latest from BlackBerry App World. If it's not currently showing for you, sit tight or refresh App World and it will show up soon enough. Thanks, @mannors007!
If you are a member of BlackBerry Beta Zone and currently testing out eBay v2.0 on your device, you'll be happy to hear that it got an update today, bringing it to v2.0.0.37. Adding in some new features and fixing some of the known issues, this is definitely worth logging into Beta Zone and updating. Not a member of Beta Zone? Get signed up at the link below.
New features include:
Fixed issues:
The eBay mobile app for BlackBerry has received a long awaited update and is now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. The new version features a brand new UI, the ability to sell items right from your device and is also BBM connected. eBay has remained in basically the same form since the original launch, so this is a welcome feature for users. Updates include:
eBay version 2.0 is available for download in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Hit the link below to register and download
With the holiday shopping season well underway already, eBay and RIM have just updated eBay for BlackBerry to better help you out if you're shopping plan consists of online shopping. Updated to version 1.0.3.5, the eBay app for BlackBerry smartphones will now include great deals from Deal Finder, which will replace the Daily Deal feature in the application.
Deal Finder is a great way compare eBay.com with prices on retail websites such as Amazon and Best Buy. Also included with this update is some overall fixes for slow loading times and eBay for BlackBerry can now make use of BlackBerry Shortcut keys. The update hasn't gone live in BlackBerry App World as of yet but you can grab it from the direct download page. If you prefer to download from BlackBerry App World, try refreshing using ALT RSTR and it may show up.
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When the BlackBerry Torch initially launched, quite a few applications were yet to include support for the device. eBay for BlackBerry was among those apps that just were not ready. Today, the application has been updated and is now showing as supported in BlackBerry App World. The latest version shows as 1.0.2.7. We're not sure if any other changes have been made to the application aside from Torch support but at least now it's available for download. If you're not seeing it in BlackBerry App World try refreshing using the ALT RSTR method and it should show up for you provided you're in a country where the application is available.
Source: BBRocks
After playing around with the Torch for a few weeks now and really getting a feel for BlackBerry 6, I can honestly say I'm super excited to get a hold of the BlackBerry Bold 9780. Having BlackBerry 6 running on an updated version of what is possibly my favorite device (Bold 9700) will be killer. Today a white BlackBerry Bold 9780 was spotted on eBay and I'm almost tempted to bid on it -- you know how much I love white BB's. This one even has the factory stickers on the back and is oh so tempting (it's taunting me). As we know, the Bold 9780 is a 9700 refresh and will ship with BlackBerry 6 (w/ WebKit browser), a 5MP camera and boosted 512MB of memory. No official word on when/where this one will land but we're all hoping it's not too far down the road. You can check out more on the BlackBerry Bold 9780 on our rumored device page or swing by eBay if you're feeling bold and want to bid (it's already over $1000 US!). The seller is actually in our CrackBerry forums too, so you can also check out this forum thread for more details.
Now that we have an official eBay for BlackBerry application, Research In Motion has wasted no time in thinking of ways to help promote said app. When visiting the BlackBerry website and clicking on the features tab, you're shown a really sharp looking promotion for eBay on BlackBerry. Heather Locklear (MPTF Foundation Committee) and Jeffrey Katzenberg (Chairman, MPTF Foundation Committee) are putting on the eBay Celebrity Charity Auction where you can bid on some cool stuff. Things such as celebrity signed BlackBerry devices, a tour of Dreamworks Studios and even a day on the set of Criminal Minds. If you're interested in participating check out the eBay Celebrity Charity Auction page. The auction is live and will end on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 4:00PM PT.
Via: BBRocks
[ Please note: This review was completed before the upgrades to the eBay app that showed up yesterday. The judges have kept that in mind while reading the review and you should too from the perspective of Zander as a CrackBerry Idol contestant. ]
Are you an eBay power buyer? Have you ever been frustrated because you've missed an item you've been bidding on for weeks but you were nowhere near a computer for the final countdown? With RIM's eBay add-on app, making purchases on eBay are conveniently in your pocket and at your fingertips with the use of any modern BlackBerry (such as the 8520, 8230, 8350 and 8530 models and up). In this review, I'm going to put this app to the test and talk about its pros and cons. Interested? Keep on reading to see if eBay for BlackBerry is right for you!
The eBay app first popped up late last year in beta form, but we haven't heard much about it since. Today RIM announced the app has finally made its way out of beta and is also available in six countries (in addition to North America) including France, Germany, Australia, Italy, Spain and the UK. With the eBay app for BlackBerry, users can browse items, place bids, check activity and more. The app also integrates with your BlackBerry calendar so you don't miss a thing. Other features include:
The eBay application is available as a free download for all devices in supported countries.
The official eBay for BlackBerry application saw a little bump in versions for the the first time since it's release back in November. Seems some may not have gotten the BlackBerry App World push update for it yet, but in any case if you look in BlackBerry App World now you should see that eBay was updated from from version 1.0.0.38 to 1.0.0.40. Luckily, this time around there is an actual change log within the description of the application its self which states:
This version supports additional devices such as the 8520, 8230, 8350 and 8530 models to widen our beta user base. Minor usability issues and some visual fixes were addressed. Passwords with special characters (e.g. $ & *) are supported. The new version will support 9700, 9520, 9550 and 9530 users shortly.
Interesting changelog with some great changes. Nice to see security updated and a broader range of devices supported. However, a few discrepencies in it as well considering the above picture was taken from a BlackBerry Bold 9700 which according to the log isn't supported with version 1.0.0.40 as of yet. BlackBerry App World did allow me to install it, so I say go ahead and grab it if it's showing for you.
At the BlackBerry Developers Conference today RIM unveiled a new eBay Mobile app for BlackBerry that is "due by the end of the month". I'm very excited (as I'm sure many are) that a long overdue eBay app will finally be landing on BlackBerry. All of the features are there, search for items, view descriptions and gallery photos, bid, see your watched items list and more. The app will feature push notification sending you alerts when you are outbid on an item. You can even add auction end times to your calendar, and choose to receive reminders so you don't miss out on that limited edition Kevin Michaluk Bobblehead. No set date yet, but if the "end of the month" holds true we should see it sometime before January. Check out the video above for a good walkthrough.
Imagine this. You're former executive with Morgan Stanley (lets say for arguments' sake, you were the vice president of mergers and acquisitions).
You are no longer with the company, but need to get rid of the BlackBerry you had been using.
Sell it on eBay right? Sure why not!
But before you do you'll wipe all sensitive data off the device right? Wipe it clean so that the new user can start fresh?
Wrong. Click here to read the rest of this amazing story.
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