Send money via Skype

Posted June 20, 2006 at 07:31 PM by Adam Berger

Section: Communications, Web, Websites, Software / Applications, Lifestyle

A screen shot from the eBay developers conference shows that you will soon be able to send people money via Skype. eBay, if you do not know, owns Skype and PayPal. Until now there has been very little integration of the VoIP service into the two other clients--making the acquisition appear to be a poor decision.

eBay also announced its pilot integration of Skype. Beginning yesterday, US eBay sellers will have the option of adding a SkypeMe button to individual item listings in 14 select categories. Prospective buyers will then be able to contact the sellers by voice or instant messaging. Users can currently add a SkypeMe button to their personal profile, but not to individual items for sale.

With this new integration you can essentially live your life without ever leaving your home. You can buy whatever you like on eBay, resell it for more, chat with sellers and buyers, and then pay and accept payments via PayPal.

Ahh, the life of an internet junkie.

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