Everyone gets five free auctions a month on eBay starting in June

The recession is killing off impulse shopping, eBay's sales dwindled by 16% since last year, and something must be done about it.

So the popular auction website is giving away free access to the store to stimulate activity. Starting June 16, if you use the Sell Your Item or the Simple listing form (if you're like most people cleaning out their attics, you will), you'll have the right to list five items for free every 30 days.