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Charity Auction Offers Unique Sports Experiences and Memorabilia at eBay.ca - April 18, 2002

To support the 8th annual Playoff Hockey Challenge Draft, Dinner & Auction, an online auction will be hosted by eBay.ca, which will offer fabulous sports items and experiences guaranteed to thrill any sports fan. The auction will help to raise the event's fundraising goal of $75,000.00 for The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada and Shoot for a Cure Spinal Cure Research.

The auction, which starts Friday, April 19th, will include:

Team Canada jerseys signed by Mario Lemieux, Paul Kariya and Martin Brodeur, and more than 20 other NHL player-signed jerseys

The opportunity to be a stickboy/girl and go for a Zamboni ride at a Phoenix Coyotes 2002/03 hockey game

Unique experiences, including a day or evening for two with the Emergency Task Force of the Toronto Police Service, a BMW advanced driver training course, a VIP Package for two at Edgefest 2002, Guest Chef-for-a-Day at Charlie Trotter's in Chicago, and more

A NHL alumni experience, including the opportunity to attend a Toronto Maple Leafs 2002/03 Game in the Leafs alumni box with former Leaf Bill Derlago

Two tickets to The Late Show with David Letterman

Three-night golf or spa package for two at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Florida

More than 30 deluxe weekends at hotels across the world, including London, Thailand, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe

In addition to the online auction at eBay.ca, the Playoff Hockey Challenge Draft, Dinner & Auction features an easy-to-enter playoff hockey draft, and a kickoff dinner & auction at the York Event Theatre on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Participants assemble a NHL playoff dream team from playoff rosters with assigned dollar values, vying for more than $8,500.00 in prize money. The hockey draft team entry fee is $125.00 and includes two tickets to the dinner and auction. Individual dinner & auction tickets are also available at $30 each. For auction catalogues or more information, please visit www.poolsports.com or call (416) 481-8489.

Since its inception in 1995, the Playoff Hockey Challenge has raised more than $175,000 and has helped fulfill the wishes of 19 Wish Children afflicted with high risk, life-threatening illnesses.

eBay Canada Lists Its Most Expensive Cruise Ship - April 18, 2002

Vancouver, BC- Icoworks, Inc., an integrated full service auction company and eBay.ca, Canada's most popular online shopping destination, are pleased to announce a strategic marketing and merchandising relationship to list Icoworks' commercial and industrial items. Icoworks will be utilizing eBay.ca's API (Application Programming Interface) and Live Auctions Technology to enable online bidders to participate in their traditional auctions.

The first item to be listed is the M. V. Fintry Queen, a 154 ft. paddle wheel passenger cruise ship. A rare business opportunity exists for the purchaser to own and operate one of Kelowna, British Columbia's prized tourist attractions. The M.V. Fintry Queen is the largest passenger ship to ever sail on Lake Okanagan. In the last 20 years, in excess of one million tourists, dignitaries and celebrities have boarded the Fintry Queen to attend weddings, private functions, office parties and tours.

"The sale of the M. V. Fintry Queen is more than the sale of a boat; it represents a unique business opportunity in our growing community," said Kelowna's Mayor, Walter Gray. "With tourism growing every year, the city looks forward to the continued service of the M. V. Fintry Queen under new ownership." Interested bidders can learn more about this incredible business opportunity and how to bid on the Fintry Queen, during the 10-day auction which will start on April 18, 2002 at 6:30 AM PDT and run until 3:00 PM PDT on April 28, 2002 by visiting http://members.ebay.ca/aboutme/wigley_auction or Icoworks' industrial division website, www.tradezap.com/Fintry/Fintry1.htm. Bidding will start at $600,000 CDN. "We know that a successful auction is predicated by the number of people that attend, and we are very excited to introduce our auctions to the over 42 million eBay customers worldwide," stated Bill Wigley, VP Industrial Auctions, Icoworks, Inc.

"eBay.ca is thrilled to be forming a strategic partnership with Icoworks, Inc., as it brings the offerings of a traditional auction player to eBay.ca's 1.5 million monthly unique Canadian visitors, as well as to all of our buyers and sellers around the world," says Lorna Borenstein, general manager, eBay Canada. "Listing the M.V. Fintry Queen passenger cruise ship, a celebrated piece of Canadian memorabilia, is an exciting addition to the millions of items available on eBay.ca."

Fintry Queen Facts
The Fintry Queen was built in 1947 with an overall length of 154 ft. She sailed as a passenger vessel until 1958 and was converted into a restaurant in 1969. In 1980 she received a major renovation and was expanded into a 335 passenger ship complete with full dining and dancing facilities. In the last twenty years she has been running as a successful passenger cruise ship business with positive value and cash flow.

In addition, for qualified buyers, the sale includes an "A" Pub Upper Deck License - capacity 225 persons, and a "B" Dinning Lounge License for 280 patrons, as well as a standard Liquor License from the Government of British Columbia and a City of Kelowna Business License. For more details please visit www.tradezap.com/Fintry/Fintry1.htm.

Kelowna, British Columbia Facts
Located in the heart of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, Kelowna, is a city coming of age. Kelowna and its surrounding area is now home to 130,000 residents and the city has grown to become the major hub of commerce and tourism for the entire south central region of the province.

Kelowna's growing economy and vibrant cultural atmosphere has been fuelled over the years by tourism, with many drawn to the scenic waters of the 82-mile-long Okanagan Lake. Over the past decade, Kelowna's tourism sector has grown at an annual rate of eight to ten percent as the city has emerged as a world-renowned four-season destination. 10 million tourists visit the Okanagan Valley each year, bringing an estimated $450 million into the city annually.

Visitors enjoy the area's wineries, golf courses and lakeside conference facilities which serve as a meeting place for many international events each year. The city's new multi-purpose facility - the 6000 seat Skyreach Place - anchors Kelowna's growing convention trade.

About eBay Canada
eBay Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of eBay Inc., one of the most dazzling and successful Internet e-commerce sites in the world. Attracting more than 42 million registered customers worldwide, eBay enables trade on a local, national, and international basis and has customized sites in countries around the world, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, in addition to the U.S. and Canadian sites.

About Icoworks, Inc.
Icoworks combines over 100 years of industrial, oilfield and commercial auction experience, with proprietary technology, to provide a full suite of auction services enhanced with promotional, marketing and database management tools. Through a partnership agreement with eBay, Icoworks provides access to the most robust live and timed auction technology available in the world.

Enjoy Front Row Tickets at Celine Dion's Las Vegas Opening, Own Nelly Furtado's T-Shirt, Or Meet Bryan Adams - April 13, 2002

The Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund is pleased to announce the launch of SWAG 2002, an online fundraiser that will provide music fans from around the world the opportunity to bid on an incomparable collection of music rarities, collectibles and experiences on eBay.ca. The fundraiser, which runs from April 15 - 28, 2002, is a 14-day online celebrity extravaganza, with a variety of one-of-a-kind items and experiences - normally only available to music industry insiders. Last year, the event raised more than $30,000.00 to support music therapy research and programs across Canada.

Hosted by eBay.ca, SWAG 2002 is your chance to:

two tickets to Celine Dion's opening night performance in Las Vegas

score a date with a Much Music VJ

Own signed guitars from Mick Jagger, Sloan, Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette, Lenny Kravitz, among others

wear Nelly Furtado's t-shirt and wristbands

be an "Edge 102 New Rock Reporter" and interview your favourite band

experience a day in the studio with Canadian punk band Sum 41

attend a Bryan Adams concert and meet him backstage

buy one-of-a-kind signed memorabilia including albums, posters, photographs, and clothes from celebrities such as Cher, Enrique Iglesias, The Strokes, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Pink, Dave Matthews Band, Bonnie Raitt and many others

own signed memorabilia from Tiger Woods and Mats Sundin

WHO
The Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund was established in 1994. Their mandate is to fund the use of music as a healing and empowering tool.

WHAT
Bid on a variety of unique items and experiences and help support music therapy in Canada. Music therapy involves the use of music as treatment for a range of physical and psychological challenges and is practiced by trained music therapists who work in a variety of settings.

WHEN
SWAG 2002 runs from April 15 - 28, 2002

HOW
To bid on an item, visit www.ebay.ca, register on the site, click on the SWAG 2002 icon on eBay.ca's home page, check out the items and place your bid.

The Tricks Behind Picking and Clicking on eBay.ca - April 08, 2002

Online shopping continues to be a popular choice for Canadian consumers despite the recent demise of many shopping websites. eBay has grown steadily to become the world's largest online trading community, with more than 42 million users worldwide. Becoming a part of popular culture and everyday life, eBay has changed the way people shop for themselves and others.

eBay.ca's ease of use and wide range of items has made it Canada's most popular shopping destination. According to data from Jupiter Media Metrix, the global leader in Internet and new technology, analysis and measurement, eBay.ca continues to show spectacular growth. At more than 1.5 million unique visitors in March 2002, eBay.ca is visited by more Canadians than any other Canadian online shopping destination.

Even still, there are lots of things about buying and selling on eBay.ca that most people don't know. On April 20th, eBay Ambassador and instructor Griff and eBay.ca's general manager, Lorna Borenstein will be at eBay University in Vancouver to educate both experienced eBay fans and first-time users. They will be available for interviews on Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th to share hints and tips about shopping on eBay.ca.

WHO
eBay Ambassador Jim "Griff" Griffith and/or eBay.ca's general manager Lorna Borenstein

WHAT
Story angles include:

• eBay University: a series of workshops to turn eBay.ca buyers and sellers into pros
• Specific hints and tips to make you or someone you know a savvy online buyer
• Building an online business on eBay.ca
• Advantages of shopping online vs. the mall
• Why is eBay so popular?
• How to shop for Mother's Day and Father's Day on eBay.ca

WHERE
Vancouver, BC

Henry's Enhances Sales and Profile by Selling on eBay.ca - April 04, 2002

Every day professionals, amateurs and hobbyists come to eBay.ca for its vast selection of new and used, value-oriented or hard-to-find photography products. Retailers, such as Canadian owned and operated Henry's, sell photography items on eBay.ca because it offers a low-cost, complementary sales channel to reach new customers and increase sales -- both nationally and internationally. In 2001, the photography items sold on eBay totaled $190 million (U.S.) in gross merchandise photography sales, a 41 per cent increase over sales in 2000.

Henry's has found success at eBay.ca, and is one of only eight Canadian companies to achieve eBay's "Yellow Shooting Star" rating in recognition of receiving positive feedback from more than 10,000 satisfied customers. To celebrate this achievement, Henry's will be hosting "eBay.ca Day" at all seven of Henry's retail stores in Toronto and area on Saturday, April 6th, 2002. In addition, to celebrate the "Yellow Shooting Star" recognition, Henry's is listing a brand new, limited edition Leica Steiff 1909 Classic Teddy Bear with the Leica IIIf Reproduction Minox Camera for auction. Proceeds of the sale will support the charity organization Partners in Caring.

At eBay, 280,000 photography items - ranging from digital cameras to accessories - are listed each month. In fact, a camera sells every 20 seconds and 55 digital cameras are sold every hour. Henry's has tapped into this niche market and now employs 10 full-time staff to handle its eBay.ca business. Henry's sells its products to countries all over the world including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands and India, to name just a few.

WHAT
An opportunity to discuss:

• The benefits of using an alternate sales channel such as eBay.ca to enhance photography sales
• The variety of excellent deals on photography items that are available for purchase at eBay.ca
• How Henry's keeps eBay customers satisfied with their prices, products and service

WHO
David McPherson, vice president, e-commerce and commercial, Henry's Jordan Banks, vice president, business development, eBay Canada

WHEN
Visit the celebrations at the below Henry's locations on Saturday, April 6th, between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. or Schedule an interview at your convenience

• 4557 Hurontario St., Mississauga
• Newmarket Plaza 130 Davis Dr., Newmarket
• Towncenter II, 210 North Service Rd. W., Oakville
• Oshawa Shopping Centre, Oshawa
• Kennedy Commons Mall, 11 William Kitchen Rd., Scarborough
• 330 Steeles Ave. W., Toronto
• Church & Queen, Toronto

Own Mick Jagger's Guitar, Interview your Favourite Band, or Date a Much Music VJ - April 04, 2002

TORONTO, ON - Following the overwhelming success of its first online auction, SWAG 2001, the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund is pleased to announce the launch of SWAG 2002. SWAG 2002 will provide music fans from around the world the opportunity to bid on an incomparable collection of music rarities, collectibles and experiences on eBay.ca. The fundraiser, which runs from April 15 - 28, 2002, is a 14-day online celebrity extravaganza, with a variety of one-of-a-kind items and experiences - normally only available to music industry insiders. Last year, the event raised more than $30,000.00 to support music therapy research and programs across Canada.

What is SWAG? SWAG is music industry slang for memorabilia, collectibles and loot.

"We are extremely pleased with the enthusiasm of the musicians and the quality of the items donated this year, especially from the Canadian musicians," notes Joni Daniels of the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund and co-chair of SWAG 2002. "This year many of Canada's top musicians have donated items or experiences including Sum 41, Nickelback, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell and Sloan."

• score a date with a Much Music VJ
• own signed guitars from Mick Jagger, Sloan, Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette, Lenny Kravitz, among others
• be an "Edge 102 New Rock Reporter" and interview your favourite band
• experience a day in the studio with Canadian punk band Sum 41
• buy one-of-a-kind signed memorabilia including albums, posters, photographs, and clothes from celebrities such as Cher, Enrique Iglesias, The Strokes, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Pink, Dave Matthews Band, Bonnie Raitt and many others
• own signed memorabilia from Tiger Woods and Mats Sundin