Microsoft Schooled By eBayers?

Ah, the holidays. There's nothing like that pesky giving and charitable spirit being kept in check by greed, violence, and opportunism. Have the Xbox 360 muggings, price gouging, and all around hysteria taught Microsoft a valuable lesson in pricing? Maybe, but as bids on eBay reach $5,000 for the new $400 console, Microsoft has taught everyone a lesson about timing.

The Day After Thanksgiving Online

The day after Thanksgiving has long been known as the single busiest shopping day of the year for retailers. Online retailers decided to be a bit different. They're aiming for "Cyber Monday" (cue tympanis). As "Also Sprach Zarathustra" kicks in, online retailers are looking to build on the uptick they've seen in recent years for the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving On The Net

One of the biggest times of the year for just about anyone with something to sell is the holidays. Companies on the Internet are no different. There are tons of sites with the history of Thanksgiving, recipes, craft ideas and tons of other stuff. Some sites are better than others. I've included a few here that I like.