Making a bid for auction mania

Sites everywhere are trying to emulate eBay's success with auctions. But issues such as competition and legal disputes present formidable challenges.

CNET News staff

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CNET News staff

Jan. 2, 2002 4:43 p.m. PT

Sites everywhere are trying to emulate eBay's success with auctions. But issues such as legal disputes and brick-and-mortar competition present formidable challenges.

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