eBay US and eBay CA are offering 50% off auction-style listings for the month of January 2009. There are restrictions and exclusions such as Collectibles, Books, Music, Movies & DVDs are not included in the promotion.   Here are the details:
 
Happy New Year! I'm back with some more news to help get your 2009 off to a good start. Beginning tomorrow through the rest of Janaury, 1 and 3-day Auction-style listings will be 50% off on www.eBay.com, www.eBay.ca, regardless of your start price.

Sellers, be sure to check out the information link to learn about the few categories and types of listings that are excluded from this promotion.

We hope you enjoy this extended special price, and we wish you a very successful and happy 2009!

Sincerely,
Dinesh Lathi
VP, Seller Experience