The powers that be want to transform eBay into an overstock warehouse venue. A kind of outlet store for the internet much like a cheaper and streamlined version of Amazon. From a strictly business point of view, given the size of eBay and the growing costs of doing business, it makes a certain kind of sense to shift gears. Think about it: when...
A few years ago, it might not have been surprising to find out that a friend took out payday loans to pay for some must-have item from eBay. Yes, a few years ago, “Antiques Road Show” and the novelty of the newly discovered online auction were all the rage. Things are different now. A few years ago, the economy was in great shape. People didn’t...
BIG OIL From Bill Phillips, Phillips Petroleum—A must read…. Bill Phillips spent nearly 50 years in the US oil and gas industry; most of his career was with the Phillips Petroleum Company. Bill is a descendant of Frank Phillips. Frank Phillips, along with his brother Lee Eldas (L.E.) Phillips, Sr., founded the original...
Have you ever been to your local coin dealer? I have, a few in fact.
For the most part, each dealership is well kept and well stocked. Most of their coins were neatly placed behind glass top counters in their showroom, or so I thought.
I looked in vain for the coins I was interested in and ended up asking...