eBay had to cancel its Vintage Disney Toy and Animation auction scheduled for March 3 due to technical difficulties with the Live Auction system. The auction has been tentatively rescheduled for next Sunday, March 10. eBay Live Auctions uses the iCollector.com technology to allow a buyer to participate in an auction sale without being physically present on the auction room floor. AbleAuctions acquired London-based iCollector in September 2001 and moved the bulk of iCollector's operations to its North American offices. http://www.ebayliveauctions.com

PayPal increased the sending limit for unverified accounts from $1,000 to $2,000 affective March 19th. PayPal members who wish to send more than this amount need to become verified by tying their bank accounts to their PayPal accounts. PayPal is an online-payment system commonly used by online auction buyers to pay for their auction purchases. http://www.paypal.com

CollectingChannel.com said it is expanding its online appraisal service, "Ask the Appraiser." They will be contracting with additional appraisers who are noted experts in various subject areas such as antiques, collectibles, sports memorabilia, toys, dolls, glass, and ceramics. Professional appraisers interested in providing services for "Ask the Appraiser" should contact David Maloney at 301-228-2279 or mail to: ata@collectingchannel.com.

Happy Birthday, WHOPPER! The WHOPPER(R), Burger King's famous hamburger, celebrates its 45th anniversary today, March 4th. Burger King Corporation and its franchisees will mark the anniversary by introducing 14 new products, several new promotions, new anniversary advertising featuring Shaquille O'Neal and a new tagline, "@BK YOU GOT IT!" Burger King recently developed the first online points based loyalty program in the industry that will reward Burger King customers with a points that can be redeemed on eBay.

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