When I was in college in 2008, I bought and sold used items on Craigslist. I used it to buy speakers, TVs and old microwaves. But, when it came time for me to start prepping for a move two months ago, I turned to Facebook Marketplace instead.
I sold most of the household items I didn't need on Facebook Marketplace. I used it to sell everything from a blender to gardening tools and some scuba fins. I even bartered a few old camping tents my roommate left behind for two cases of White Claw.
In case you are keeping track:
Marketplace: Toyota introduces EZ Control Joystick
Toyota Material Handling (TMH) has introduced the Toyota EZ Control Joystick, the company's latest innovation designed to reduce operator fatigue and optimize productivity. This ergonomic option is offered on all Core IC, Mid IC, Large IC, Core Electric, and 3-Wheel Electric forklifts.
Toyota's EZ Control Joystick offers forklift operators a convenient way to operate their equipment and approach even the most difficult material handling challenges with precision and ease. The durable ISO-style joystick is similar to those used in construction and agricultural equipment.
Antiques marketplace sees revival in new space on Broadway in Newport - News - The Newport Daily
Newport Marketplace & Antiques has replaced the Armory Antiques Marketplace, which closed in October 2019 to make way for the Sailing Museum.
NEWPORT — Keith Henry cuts and miters wooden organ pipes to make fascinating tables, cabinets, lamps and mirror frames.
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Henry is one of 18 vendors at the Newport Marketplace & Antiques, the new business formed to replace the former Armory Antiques Marketplace that closed Oct. 31, 2019.
Air Canada racks up U.S. complaints; Will Tenet bring crowds back to theatres?
Miss something this week? Don't panic. CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need.
Air Canada had the second-highest number of complaints about refunds to the U.S. Department of Transportation of any airline — domestic or international — in May. Here at home, Air Canada and other Canadian carriers have refused to reimburse most customers whose flights were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. airlines, on the other hand, are required to issue refunds and not just vouchers. Filing a complaint to the U.S.
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Capital One cuts some credit card borrowing limits - Marketplace
Some Capital One credit card holders are waking up to find their borrowing limits have been cut . The move could be the beginning of a wave of tightening in the consumer credit industry, connected to the fall in government aid for unemployed Americans.
Sabri Ben-Achour: Nova, I understand some Capital One customers are complaining on social media. What are they saying?
A Capital One spokesperson confirmed that some customers did in fact have their limits reduced, and told us the the company “periodically reviews accounts based on a variety of factors and may make changes to existing credit lines.” In this case, the spokesperson said, the decision was based on customers' account activity over the last year.
How COVID-19 Wreaked Havoc on South Korea's Labor Marketplace – 90xtra
Even with a resolute response by the governing administration, which include a comprehensive border quarantine program, an aggressive pursuit of bacterial infections and a 270 trillion received ($228 billion) fiscal stimulus, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the South Korean financial system and the labor marketplace that is but to subside. The outbreak shut down South Korea's borders, and worried clients away from streets, suppliers, and leisure venues.
A bellwether of purchaser self confidence and the general well being of producing in South Korea, Samsung saw a 23 per cent dip in smartphone sales in the initially quarter, followed by even more contraction in the next quarter. But the provider sector took a great pummeling. Provider company revenues keep on being at an approximated 50 per cent of their pre-January amounts.
📹Purple Ribbon Marketplace to offer virtual state fair shopping
The 2020 Kansas State Fair may be canceled, but fairgoers will still have an opportunity to purchase some of their favorite Kansas-grown products with the same state fair-time deals.
From the Land of Kansas is launching its new Purple Ribbon Marketplace, giving Fairgoers a virtual, state-fair experience to shop for Kansas products from 18 different retailers.
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"This will be an easy way for these businesses to remain connected with consumers so they can enjoy high-quality food and unique products and share with their family and friends," said Janelle Dobbins, From the Land of Kansas program director. "This virtual format will allow for more interaction, and, of course, the special state fair offers we all love."
California blackouts trigger debate about electric grid resilience - Marketplace
Blackouts in California point to an important reality: The entire U.S. has an old electric grid. In California, the infrastructure was built in the 1960s and ’70s. Investments in grids were already falling, and COVID-19 has slowed down upgrades even further.
Electricity is one of those things, kind of like running water, where Americans only notice it's not there … when it's not there.
Mark Dyson, a principal with the Electricity Practice at Rocky Mountain Institute, said blackouts that people experience in California are due to a whole lot of things going wrong all at once.
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