News eBay stumps up gazillions for Skype

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  1. WilHarris

    WilHarris Just another nobody Moderator

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  2. apoogod

    apoogod trix arent just for kids

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    Iv used skype for sometime now for work and have to say its great, as long as the other people have it to. I still dont think Id pay to use it yet.
     
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  3. MrWillyWonka

    MrWillyWonka Chocolate computers galore!

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    So ebay have all that money and still charge people too much to list the auctions. hmpf
     
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  4. stephen2002

    stephen2002 What's a Dremel?

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    I really do like Skype so I hope that eBay dosn't mess with it too much. I even use the SkypeOut service for calls since it is quite cheap.
     
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  5. LoneArchon

    LoneArchon What's a Dremel?

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    I don't think they will lower the prices any time soon if anything they may add a charge for the service.
     
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  6. Flibblebot

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    I just can't get rid of the Austin Powers image from my mind...
    ...do you think their first offer was for...one meellion dollars...:lol:

    Can't see why Skype would be of benefit to eBay - spaypal was a logical purchase, as it actually enhanced eBay's offerings...but I just can't get my head around the reasoning behind buying Skype.

    Unless, of course, they're going for world domination...mwahahahah
     
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  7. Da Dego

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    Baaaah! Flibblebot, you are to send me your only copies of the Austin Powers DVDs, just like Wil...I have to take your toys away! :)

    I'm in agreement, though, that I'm not sure what this is adding to ebay...it's not a logical acquisition, unless ebay intend to not care nearly as much about their auctions anymore because they're too busy trying to generate revenue from skype.

    It worries me when a company goes so far out of its way to pick up something VERY unrelated to its general business practice. Either they have something up their sleeve, or they're getting greedy.
     
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  8. MrWillyWonka

    MrWillyWonka Chocolate computers galore!

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    Spending 2.5 billion or so on this... how long will it take to return the money if the service is free, "forever"? Don't think ebay are gonna be raking in billions in advertising fees. :eyebrow:
     
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  9. CraZy

    CraZy Cöstom úser tætel

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    what if ebay and google would change into one company?
    world domination indeed..
     
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  10. cjmUK

    cjmUK Old git.

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    Do you reckon they paid by Paypal? :rock:
     
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  11. Flibblebot

    Flibblebot Smile with me

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    Yeah, but what would they call the company?

    eBoogle?
    Goobay?
    eBagle?
    eGay (hmmm...probably not that one, people might get the wrong idea :eeek: )
     
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  12. Cheap Mod Wannabe

    Cheap Mod Wannabe What's a Dremel?

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    I think this is conspiracy by google to make Skype users worried and make them swich to googletalk.
     
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