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Packard hall of fameseeks nominations
WARREN -- Nominations are being accepted through March 1 for inductees into the Packard Electric Excellence Hall of Fame, which recognizes past employees who made a significant contribution to the company. Nominations can be obtained by calling Lee Bramlett at (330) 759-6012.
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Online, eBay plansto increase its fees
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- EBay said it will raise many of the fees it charges to sell items on the site.
Starting Jan. 31, eBay will take a commission of 5.25 percent, instead of 5 percent, on items that sell for less than $25. The rate is rising to 2.75 percent, from 2.5 percent, on items between $25 and $1,000, and to 1.50 percent, from 1.25 percent, on sales of more than $1,000.
From Vindicator staff reports