Here is the AuctionBytes online-auction news roundup for Wednesday, October 19, 2005.

Have you seen the "Whatis-it.com" ads (http://www.whatis-it.com)?
ChannelAdvisor CEO Scot Wingo says they are teasers for eBay's new advertising campaign.
http://ebaystrategies.blogs.com/ebay_strategies/2005/10/the_new_q4_ebay.html

Other bloggers have picked up on it, including: http://www.ratcliffeblog.com/archives/2005/10/something_comin.html

Very well done article on eBay drop-off stores:
"Internet drop-off stores pick up on a growing market," By DAN RICHMAN, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, 10/18/05
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/244947_ebay18.html

"Warming up to eBay - Commentary: Will Skype help drive the eBay monopoly?" By Bambi Francisco, MarketWatch, 10/18/05
http://digbig.com/4faey

"High-profile investor plugs local startup: Former UT student's uShip Web site draws interest of venture firm and eBay," By Bob Sechler, (DOW JONES), Austin American Statesman, 10/17/05
Free registration required
http://digbig.com/4fadb

"EBay founder looks to direct reel change: MAGNATE: FILMS MUST "EDUCATE AND INSPIRE,"" By Bruce Newman, Mercury News, 10/14/05
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/local/12902854.htm

"eBay taking notice of agriculture industry," by LISA SHUMARD-SHELTON, AgriNews, 10/17/05
http://digbig.com/4fadf

"Protests halt online auction to shoot stag," Owen Bowcott, The Guardian, 10/18/05
http://technology.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,16559,1594717,00.html

"Motley Fool buys everything eBay seller owns," NetImperative, 10/18/05
http://www.netimperative.com/2005/10/18/Motley_Fool_eBay/view

"Google Print project inspires fans, fears," By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 10/17/05
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/services/2005-10-17-google-print_x.htm

"Buying and Selling Antiques Online," By Jennifer Schiff, Ecommerce-Guide.com, 10/18/05
http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/solutions/advertising/article.php/3557176