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eBay.ca Offers Fabulous Fall Fashions for Every Taste and Budget - August 15, 2002

Toronto, ON - As cottages close, tans fade and ice cream trucks stop cruising neighbourhoods, it's time to settle into life's hectic Fall routine. Preparing for this shift in season can be an enormous task, especially for those who have children. Shopping for back-to-school items, and in particular, shopping for back-to-school clothing and accessories, can be a time-consuming task. However, by purchasing back-to-school items on Canada's most popular online shopping destination, eBay.ca, one can shop from the convenience of home, or for those who can access the Internet from their phones, anywhere.

"Back-to-school shopping is an enjoyable experience on eBay.ca," says Daryl Aitken, head of marketing and category management, eBay Canada. "In addition to finding brand name clothes, at incredible prices, one can also take pleasure in the 'thrill of the hunt,' finding unique items not available at the local mall."

On eBay, an article of clothing is purchased every three seconds, and with more than 700,000 clothing and accessory items available on any given day, shoppers can find incredible deals on brand name items including The Gap, Old Navy and Tommy Hilfiger, to name just a few. Regardless of age, there is something for everyone at eBay.ca. Aitken provides the following list of hot fashion buys for kids of all ages this season:

Kindergarten - Grade 6
Perfect in polo: Both boys and girls look well-dressed and comfortable in a classic polo long sleeved shirt. Whether in solid colours or stripes, long sleeved polo shirts allow kids to play hard, while looking neat. eBay.ca has a wide selection of polos, from brand names including The Gap

Grade 7 & 8
Strolling in Sneakers: The one back-to-school item that both boys and girls always want is a pair of trendy running shoes. Whether for playing basketball or just attending classes, running shoes including Nike, NM70, Reebok, Adidas and AND1 can be purchased in a variety of colours, designs and styles, making practical items a statement of style.

Stylish in scarves: As seen on celebrities such as Kirsten Dunst and Dominique Swain, scarves are a trendy complement to everything from turtlenecks to long sleeved shirts to blouses. When purchasing a scarf this season, ensure it's thin and slinky and have fun playing with different colours, fabrics and designs.

High School
Desiring Denim: Denim is the most popular fabric this Fall and can be found in everything from Mavi low-rider jeans to gloves, tote bags to shoes, Guess jackets to skirts, and hats to belts. Whether searching for a Levi's denim jacket for him, or Diesel jean hat for her, choosing and purchasing the item that's the best fit is quick and easy

Up-to-the-minute in watches: Keeping up with a busy schedule of classes, band practice, football games and socializing necessitates that each kid have a quality watch to stay on track. By buying from eBay.ca's wide selection of watches, including brand name watches such as Baby-G, Roxy, Timex, Tommy Hilfiger, and Roots, kids can be on time and in style.

For kids of all ages:

• Every school kid needs a bag to lug around their notebooks, textbooks and school supplies. eBay.ca has a wide selection of school bags ranging from backpacks to over-the-shoulder bags to tote bags. Whether your child prefers a Pokemon backpack or a Kate Spade handbag, search eBay.ca for a variety of interesting finds
• In addition to insulated lunch bags -- the most popular lunch bag for the Fall season -- shoppers will be pleased with the wide selection of new and trendy vintage lunch bags and boxes available on eBay.ca, including ones that feature Scooby-Doo, Batman, Hello Kitty, Sesame Street and Spiderman, to name just a few
• eBay.ca is also the one-stop destination for must-have back-to-school school supplies ranging from calculators to rulers, compasses to pencil sharpeners, and binders to markers

Shopping at the last minute? No problem…
eBay.ca offers a "Buy It Now" feature that allows buyers to purchase an item at a fixed and fair price, without having to wait for the auction to end, making back-to-school shopping even easier. Buy It Now items are clearly marked with a "Buy it Now" flag alongside the item listing.

Why eBay.ca?

• Shopping on eBay.ca is safe and secure. The Feedback Forum is a unique feature that allows eBay.ca buyers the opportunity to research users' "reputation" on eBay.ca, prior to placing a bid. And, if there are concerns about the purchase, eBay.ca offers $300 worth of peace of mind through its buyer protection program
• All items on eBay.ca are listed in Canadian and US dollars and are bought directly from the seller, so rest assured, the item is always in stock and will be shipped directly to you from the seller
• No credit card? No problem. Items can be paid for in a variety of ways including money order, personal cheque, COD or via Canada's protected payment service, escrow.ca

Ronald McDonald's Children's Charities Wayne Gretzky & Friends Auction on eBay.ca - August 9, 2002

So far, the response to available items, including a game-worn All Star Game jersey signed by Ed Jovanovski, a seven-night vacation for two at any Club Med resort in North America, and a Kilowatt adults suspension Go Kart, has been outstanding. And, with the addition of even bigger ticket items on August 9th and 13th, the bidding excitement is sure to continue.

Some of the items available on eBay.ca include:

• 2003 NHL All-Star Game VIP Package
• Roots Olympic jacket signed by Wayne Gretzky
• Brazilian Soccer Jersey signed by Pele
• Exclusive Club Med vacation for two

WHAT
An opportunity to bid on a variety of unique and exciting items and support the Ronald McDonald's Children's Charities Wayne Gretzky and Friends

WHERE
For complete descriptions of all listed items and to place a bid, visit www.ebay.ca/rmcc or View a selection of the auction items during TSN's broadcast of the Ronald McDonald's Children's Charities (RMCC) Wayne Gretzky and Friends Golf Tournament, on August 10th & 11th

WHEN
The auction runs until Friday, August 23rd

Ronald McDonald Children's Charities (RMCC) is an organization with a simple objective: to help children in need. It is committed to assisting organizations whose programs are community oriented and focus on improving the quality of life for children and families of children with life-threatening or chronic illnesses and disabilities.