I don't think it's just a matter of "empty" 
auctions... where an auction would ask you not to 
bid but to visit a site instead.  The reason is a 
lot more corperate than that.

ADVERTISING COSTS MONEY! eBay sellers are 
paying for a block of internet space to sell 
their item, not for to advertise their site!  
Think about it - why do you think "free" internet 
providers exist??? It's because the banner space 
costs a fortune!!! How else can they make money? 
Ebay is kicking themselves in the pants since 
they never capitalized on that!

I wouldn't be surprised if eBay soon creates a 
cost for site advertising.  I think they are just 
starting to realize that they have been giving a 
lot of internet seller sites a free ride, so to 
speak. 

I do agree, it does suck that you cannot 
advertise your website as a place to buy more 
stuff.  But if you think about it, you are really 
not paying for that type of space to begin with.


jINx