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Swine Flu t-shirt

Swine flu is something that's gripping pretty much everyone in the Western World right now. People are convinced that every single ache and pain is potentially the dreaded pig bug.

If you've got an irreverent sense of human and want to wind-up the terminally frightened people of the world, you should buy this tee, which says "WARNING! Contaminated with Swine Flu!" Don't blame us if you get attacked and pinned down by men in radiation suits!

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Zara grey waistcoat dress (as worn by Alexa Chung)

First thing's first. This item here wasn't actually worn by Alexa Chung, but rather, she had a grey waistcoat dress from Zara as well. Okay? Okay.

So, this lovely item comes complete with a free babydoll skirt and ties at the back, with concealed side zip. The seller (who you should check out as they have some good bargains, which is what eBay is all about surely?) notes that it's a "Size L, fits a 14 perfectly but only up to about a C cup!"

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Is Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' the most expensive album in the world?

Predictably, a lot of Michael Jackson memorabilia has shot up in price since the singer's untimely death. One startling jump was on a first pressing of the 'Thriller' LP.

The seller states: "Original Michael Jackson Thriller LP! QE38112 first release! I bought this record in LA 1982 when it first came out. Since that time the record has been played only one or two times when I bought it. You see the condition of the record is great. No scratches. Always standing upright in a smoke free room."

How much for it? Current bidding is $500,625.09! Wow!

Click here to keep tabs on the auction or, if you're rich and insane, to bid.

Follow eBay For Charity on Twitter

eBay have loads of charity auctions, featuring some super rare and sought after stuff. It's great.

If you want to be first in the know, then you should follow the eBay charity auctions on Twitter.

What a great little tool for those who want to be ahead of the game!

Click here to follow eBayforCharity on Twitter

eBay start petition to end unfair prices

eBay are calling for an end to 'unfair prices' and have sent out a petition. It reads:

"eBay was built on a simple idea - that we could empower people by building a global trading platform where practically anyone could buy or sell practically anything. But that idea is now under threat from certain brand owners and manufacturers who are trying to turn back the clock and block the sale of their products on online marketplaces and other websites across the EU.

Ultimately, what is at stake is the right of sellers to compete fairly in the wider online marketplace, and the right of buyers to be able to access the best possible deals from the widest possible selection of goods. Some of these brand owners argue that their objective is to prevent the sale of counterfeits on eBay. But thanks to our work with 31,000 other rights owners, only 0.15% of listings last year were detected or reported as potentially counterfeit.

The real aim of these brands is to block the sale of all their products on our site - regardless of whether such items are new or second-hand, genuine or fake. It's not just luxury items that are affected, but also everyday items like children's toys, electronic equipment, lawnmowers and pushchairs. And if we want to prevent other brand owners from following suit, we need to act now. We are therefore calling on European policymakers to amend EU competition law to stop these unfair trade practices. But we need your help to persuade them to take action. If you would like to join our campaign against online trade barriers, please sign our petition."

Check your inbox on eBay for more details.

Schatz royal barometer

The weather is so unpredictable at the moment that you may well feel that you're in need of a little guidance. As predicting the weather is notoriously tricky, you might as well get something that looks beautiful while being inaccurate.

With that, check out this ace Schatz royal barometer and thermometer. It's brass and looks like something from an old ship! This barometer is protected in a stove-lacquered, solid brass case with a thick glass port, secured by brass scuttle clamps. It has black hands and numerals on white dial.

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WowWee Rovio robot!

We haven't featured a robot on Bayraider for a while, so it's great to feature this WowWee Rovio! It's a "Home Exploration and Mobile Webcam", which is brand spanking new and unopen.

You control Rovio from your computer using WiFi with interactive audio and video streams straight through your monitor. Great! There's multiple play modes which you can enjoy. This is most certainly a swish, posh toy for the gadget nut!

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'I Love Andy Murray' t-shirt

It's quite safe to assume that most of you out there will have watched Andy Murray's epic victory last night at Wimbledon. It was the match of the tournament thus far.

Well, if you feel inspired to go and catch him at a game or simply just want to show your support, here's a simple little t-shirt that says it all, without any rubbish 'Murray Mint' jokes. It simply states 'I Heart Andy Murray'.

Next Wimbledon champ? Let's hope so!

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Tea party with Anne Hathaway

Treat your daughters or two special people in your life to an unforgettable afternoon or evening with film star and Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada, Rachel Getting Married.)

This once-in-a-lifetime event includes tea with your family (you and two guests) at Sweetiepie, the West Village’s pretty-in-pink dessert eatery that’s perfect for kids of all ages, or cocktails with you and two friends with Anne at another mutually agreed-upon New York City location. And all for charity!

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SpongeBob 'Flying-V' ukelele

SpongeBob Squarepants has managed to win nearly as many adult fans as child devotees. That's why this SpongeBob ukelele is such a perfect purchase.

You see, if your kid wants to learn an instrument, then why not buy them this Flying V uke, which is not only cool, but reasonable on the pocket too. If they don't take to it, I'm sure you grown-ups won't mind taking it off their hands and learning some ace tunes on it.

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1967 Corvette convertible

Summer is here and you might be in the market for a new car. I suggest you get something really impractical, like this killer '67 convertible Corvette 967.

"Big block 427/435 triple carburetor 7.0 liter. 4-speed. Lynndale Blue with White leather and stinger and Black carpets. N89 wheels with Redline tires. This is the famous ‘High-horse’"

I don't even know what that means but it sounds like the coolest thing ever!

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Mr T rubber duck!

Ever taken a bath and thought to yourself: 'I wish Mr T was here with me!' Then thought; 'I also wish I had a rubber duck... I like rubber ducks.'

Well fear not as you can kill two (rubber) birds with one brick. You can get your hands on a 'CelebriDuck' rubber duck toy, which sees the traditional rubber duck spliced with the A-Team tough guy.

Just don't trying getting it onto a plane.

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Woody Guthrie signed and annotated book

Woody Guthrie's influence on American music cannot be ever fully comprehended. You could argue he was the beginnings of Western Pop music. That's what makes this auction so incredible... and expensive.

"Offered here is a remarkable body of work, compiled by Guthrie over a period of many years, at least from 1947 to 1955 (the years of his handwritten entries), which provides incredible insight into his creative process. This volume was obviously an integral tool in Woody Guthrie's songwriting process. In addition to being unique and containing hundreds of handwritten notes and signatures by Guthrie, this work might be the single most historically significant Guthrie document in existence."

If you want to find out more, there's loads of info and photos on the auction itself or, if you have just shy of $150,000 to spare, click here. A staggering auction.

Summer is here! Why not get a classic VW Camper van?

Now that the sun has got his hat on, it's time to start exploring the rest of the country! Britain is always at its best when bathed in dappled sunlight. So, if camping is a stretch too far, why not rough it with a bit of style... AND no need to carry heavy backpacks and tents!

This J Reg (1971) VW Camper Van should do the trick! It's a two berth Microbus delux model with working factory fitted full length sun roof, and original z bed. It is a Californian Import LHD. New MOT, tax exempt. Rust free, good paint, solid chassis, and a really good engine. This is a top quality vehicle, ready to drive and use. Rows of seats weekdays and rear double bed at weekend for camping.

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Tickets for the Men's Final Wimbledon 2009

Whith Andy Murray impressing at Queen's this weekend, interest and hype surrounding his performances at Wimbledon will be at a high. If you're confident that he'll reach the men's final, then you can bag tickets to the Men's Final Wimbledon 2009... but they won't come cheap.

Up for auction are one pair of Centre Court debenture tickets to the Wimbledon Open Tennis Singles Final which will be held on Sunday 5th July 2009. The pair of seats are located in Block 209 and you can gawp at the new roof too, so no fear of rain!

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KIO3 Potassium Iodate Nuclear Anti Radiation 60 pills

What?!?

You may well say that, but if you're some paranoid type, swivelling your head in North Korea's direction, then you might be interested in these KIO3 Potassium Iodate Nuclear Anti Radiation 60 pills.

The seller glares at you and says "You should buy KIO3 before a perceived threat becomes a reality, because, if a nuclear event happens and you haven't acquired KIO3, then it will be too late."

They probably don't work, but if you want to bid, click here

Recycled vinyl record clock

With Father's Day imminent, you might be in the market for a decent present that says more about Dad than a pair of socks and a new soap on a rope could ever manage.

In that case, why not remind him of his musical youth by getting him this ace clock which is made from recycled 45rpm records. Certain to add a classic touch to any room.

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Orla Kiely Brita water bottle

The festival period is upon us, and aside from thrashing around in the muck and getting drunk out of your skull, you'll need something to hold your water in. Of course, you could buy bottles there, but the mark up is a scandal.

Instead, get your hands on one of these great Brita water bottles from internationally renowned designer Orla Kiely? It's called the "Wottle" and is the world´s first designer reusable water bottle. So now you can combine the great taste of BRITA filtered water with great style on the move. What's more, you can rest assured that not only is the Wottle itself made from 100% recycled materials but BRITA water filter cartridges are also 100% recyclable so you can fill your wottle time and time again to enjoy great taste with less waste! Ace!

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PeoplePerHour.com - 'eBay for business'

Here's a report on a new eBay-esque site. Click here to give it a go.

Half price listing on eBay motors

The motor industry is not doing to well at the moment, with people hanging on to their cars during the Credit Crunch. Well, eBay are looking to help those of you who want to shift your old car.

This weekend, when you list your car or any other vehicle on eBayMotors.co.uk you'll only have to pay a £4* Insertion Fee - that's half the usual price. You can list using the Auction-style, Auction- with-Buy It Now, or Buy It Now only formats. Have fun selling!

*T&C's apply

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Celebrity Handbag Auction on eBay

There's a great celebrity handbag auction going on over at eBay, to help raise money for the earthquake which took place in the Abruzzo mountain region of Italy. GlobalGiving.org is running the auction to help rehabilitate the Abruzzo region.

So, for your buck, you can get your hands on handbags signed by Madonna, Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Eva Longoria, Lucy Liu, Dita Von Teese and more. Thank you to Dita Von Teese for the heads-up.

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Watchmen: Complete collection of first editions

I just read that the Watchmen film will be released on DVD next month (more here). With that, I thought I'd include this great little auction. It's for the complete set of Watchmen strips, numbers 1-12. All decent quality and first prints on DC.

Items are shipped with bags and boards so they get to you in the best of condition.

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Charity Bid on No Doubt VIP Tickets

Like No Doubt and Gwen Stefani?

Fancy seeing them with VIP tickets?

Fancy meeting them and getting your photo taken with them?

Do you like doing good deeds?

Well, this is the perfect auction for you as you can do all of the above with a huge No Doubt charity auction!

Click here to see the variety of places and options you can bid on!

First edition Tiny Tears for grabs on eBay

As I live in Manchester, there were a lot of tears floating around after the Champions League final match between Man United and Barcelona. Obviously, Barca won. It got me thinking about Tiny Tears... the little doll that wept gently as you squeezed her solar plexus.

What we have here is a first edition Tiny Tears from the '60s. The seller says "she has the typical waxy feel to body of that era. Wearing original TT outfit comprising of dress, cardigan, beret, & bootees. All in great clean condition. As is doll just a couple of play marks. Hair great no plugs missing, all eyelashes intact, eyes great. No nibbles or digits missing."

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Retro dome umbrella

Summer may well be imminent, but that's not to say it's going to stay dry. You're going to need an umbrella. Of course, umbrellas are ten-a-penny, but they're usually pretty boring and functional.

So if you want to make a bit of a statement with your brolly, you should check out this ace retro dome umbrella by Lindy Lou.

You can Buy It Now for £6! Bargain!

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