10-07-2005, 10:21 AM
2 articles on eBay: one bullish and one bearish
Dueling Fools: eBay Bear
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Dueling Fools: eBay Bull
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Dueling Fools: eBay Bear
Quote:You see, it's not rival auction sites gunning for eBay these days. I mean, sure, they're still gunning for eBay, but their aim is terrible. No, the two real threats to eBay's model right now are Craigslist and Google
Another flaw in eBay's armor? Its dependency on selling cars, with eBay Motors accounting for a quarter of the company's transaction revenue. With Detroit's automakers jumpstarting new car sales with its employee pricing promotions this summer, there is now a glut of used cars on the market
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Dueling Fools: eBay Bull
Quote:Motley Fool Stock Advisor pick eBay represents what is arguably one of the greatest businesses ever conceived. The company carries zero inventory, has a low capital-intensive, highly scalable business model, and features powerful network effects...
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