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Universal Music, EBay Partner to Host Weekly Music-Related Item Auctions

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 14, 2003 - 4:23am.
Santa Monica, Calif. -- Major record label Universal Music Group announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with online auctioneer eBay, to offer weekly auctions for items such as rare albums, signed artist memorabilia, concert tickets, backstage passes, and invitations to video shoots. The first such promotion will launch on Oct. 16, when eBay will offer Bon Jovi signed guitars and handwritten lyrics, front row tickets to Jay-Z's upcoming performance at Madison Square Garden, and a personal drum lesson with Nickelback drummer Ryan Vikedal. "Through our collaboration, Universal can now tap into eBay's loyal user base and connect more fans to the music they love," said Universal Music Enterprises president Bruce Resnikoff.