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eBay University Comes to Vancouver - March 25, 2002
Series of workshops turns Vancouver eBay.ca buyers and sellers into pros

WHAT
eBay University, the popular program that teaches people how to buy and sell on the premier online trading community, will be arriving in Vancouver on Saturday, April 20th, 2002. Taught by eBay experts, including Jim "Griff" Griffith, eBay Ambassador and lead instructor and eBay Canada's general manager Lorna Borenstein, the day-long series of workshops has something to offer experienced sellers and Internet novices alike

Participants may select and attend any combination of courses offered. eBay University offers helpful seminars including Browsing & Buying; Improve Listings with Photos and HTML; Basic and Advanced Selling Tips; eBay Community 101.


Want to Perfect your Swing with Tiger Woods? - March 15, 2002
Foursome with the world's greatest golfer available at eBay.ca

Experience the golf round of a lifetime with Tiger Woods, through eBay.ca, where avid Canadian golfers can bid on a round of golf with Tiger Woods. From April 4-14, 2002, the auction benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation and coincides with the first major event of the PGA season, when all eyes are on the Masters golf tournament and the defending champion. Woods will play 18 holes with the highest bidder and three other golfers at his home course, the Isleworth Country Club, in Windermere, Florida.

In addition to the golf foursome with Tiger, the Foundation is offering a series of exclusive experiences on eBay.ca, including:
  • Two packages to the 2002 Tiger Jam benefit concert event, which will include four spots in the golf outing, 10 tickets to the concert, post-concert party, reception, and dinner and auction event. Don Henley and Train will headline the benefit concert on April 20 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. When: The auction will run March 14-24, 2002.
  • A meet and greet lunch with Tiger Woods Foundation President, best-selling author and Tiger's father, Earl Woods, to hear his philosophy on raising children, goal-setting, encouraging self-discipline and achieving big dreams. When: The auction will run May 2-12, 2002.
  • One spot in the Coca-Cola/Tiger Woods Foundation Junior Golf Clinic to be held later this year at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The four-day adventure includes hotel accommodations, amusement park passes, special golf instruction and tickets to attend a golf exhibition featuring Tiger.

Formula One-Winning Chassis Available on eBay.ca - March 14, 2002
Ever dreamed of being the world's fasted race car driver? Do you want to steer the wheel of a championship-winning vehicle? A classic piece of auto racing history, the chassis that won Michael Schumacher the 1994 Formula One world championship, is available on eBay.ca. Bid on the chassis and you may drive home with the ultimate F1 fan's souvenir.

WHAT
Michael Schumacher's Benetton B194 Chassis 05 from his 1994 Formula One vehicle:

  • Scored the most points in the 1994 racing season
  • Holds the outright lap record in Monaco
  • Acquired from Benetton along with full Benetton authentication paperwork
  • In immaculate condition and complete with the original Cosworth V8 ZETEC engine
  • The listed chassis also comes with a large spares package, a 1994 Benetton racesuit and 1994 Benetton team clothing
  • Can be fully race prepared if required (at agreed cost); eligible to race in the EuroBoss F1