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Lee borrowed Griff's Rant-O-Meter and delivered a rant of her very own concerning fake news about her upcoming retirement. Griff and Lee discussed the many supportive comments she has gotten from members of our community.

Cindy, San Diego CA (pattycyn), asked to have her listing dished for item number 302787256808; she earned a perfect score of 5 tureens, thereby winning an eBay Radio dish towel! John, South Bridge MA (sylvester_investments), called to comment on Lee’s interpretation of Griff’s incredibly lengthy auto-response email.

C.B., Chicago IL (c.b.), called with a tip about searching online for items you intend to sell. Julie, Las Vegas NV (ilovejuliesgems), shared her feelings about Lee’s upcoming retirement. Griff and Lee read upcoming meetups from the eBay Radio Seller Events Calendar, located under Seller Resources in the eBay Radio archives. Click on an event’s title to see all the details. To submit your sellers group meetup or other event, go to eBayRadio.com; click on “PAST EPISODES” in blue text;

Griff gave an overview of today's show and introduced the eBay Radio News with Lee Mirabal.  Stories include Melania Trump's jacket, a World War II bombshell on eBay UK, and eBay's newly launched "Help Reunite Families" campaign (eBay.com/eBayForCharity) through eBay for Charity.  

The Supreme Court's ruling on South Dakota vs Wayfair, and what it means for your business on eBay!  Our guest is Mark Faggiano, CEO, TaxJar. TaxJar.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: eBetsy called in with her latest Brief. Griff and Lee began a countdown of the 9 Weirdest Items Ever Sold on eBay. Chris, Grand Junction CO (seriousfun4u), called to weigh in on handshakes vs fist bumps.

How eBay's Government Relations Team has your back on Internet sales tax! Our guest is Brian Bieron, Executive Director, Global Public Policy, eBay. eBayMainStreet.com facebook.com/eBayMainStreet

How to use social media — and how not to! Our guest is John Lawson, CEO, ColderICE Media, and author of Kick-Ass Social Commerce for E-Preneurs, known on eBay as shoestringking. ColderICE.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Griff and Lee finished their countdown of the 9 Weirdest Items Ever Sold on eBay. Lee shared news about tomorrow's eBay Sneaker Drop at 7am PT/10am ET (eBay.com/SneakerDrop) and reminded listeners to share eBay Main Street's fair sales tax policy petition at

A Small Business Ambassador goes to Washington! Our guest is Theresa Cox, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller clubred97. eBayMainStreet.com/sban

An insurance checklist for your business on eBay! Our guest is Rieva Lesonsky, President & CEO, GrowBiz Media and SmallBizDaily.com. SmallBizDaily.com.

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Griff and Lee shared upcoming meetups from the eBay Radio Seller Events Calendar, located under Seller Resources in the eBay Radio archives. Click on the event’s title to see all the details. To submit your sellers group meetup or other event, go to eBayRadio.com; click on “Past Episodes” in the right-hand sidebar; then click on "Submit an Event" in the upper right-hand corner of any archives page. Lee made a big announcement, which G

Griff reminded Lee that today is the 15th anniversary of eBay Radio, the world's longest running professionally produced internet radio talk show. The Supreme Court has ruled in South Dakota vs Wayfair; visit eBayMainStreet.com for more details. eBay Open 2018 (July 24-26 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas) is SOLD OUT!  eBay Radio will be there; please join us for live broadcasts complete with prizes and surprises. Check

Griff and Lee dished a listing for Patricia, Melbourne FL (sixties_chick). TaxJar's Mark Faggiano (                       TaxJar.com) called in to give listeners additional information about the Supreme Court's ecommerce sales tax ruling in South Dakota vs Wayfair. Lee and Griff read "The Happiest Place in Digital" by Laurie Sullivan for SearchMarketingDaily.

NH (fancysvintagecollectibles) lives in New Hampshire, which has no sales tax, so she wonders how the Supreme Court ruling will impact her. Tom, Pittsburgh PA (pa_dutch_auctions) asked about page views. Bruce, Rockport IL (hugo5178), has a question about listing dinner plates. Lynn "Dishes" Dralle (thequeenofauctions) was called in to share her expert opinion.