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By Shawn Knight On October 11, 2012, 9:30 AM EST This fall, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could drastically affect your ability to resell everyday items like artwork, books, CDs / DVDs, electronics and even furniture. If a certain book publisher has their way, American consumers would be required to obtain permission to resell anything they own that was made overseas. It all started when Supap Kirtsaenge, a native of Thailand, moved to the US to attend Cornell University. During his time there, he discovered that the same textbooks he was buying in America sold for significantly less in his home country. The enterprising young man had friends and family buy books for him in Thailand and ship them abroad. From there, Kirtsaenge started an eBay business that brought in nearly $1.2 million, according to court documents. Wiley, the book publisher in question, admits they sell textbooks for...

By Matthew de Paula of MSN Autos Reputations can be deceiving with used cars. That classy ride from a respected manufacturer might be a blast to drive and enjoyable to own, but when the warranty lapses and mechanical issues arise, all the prestige and performance mean nothing as the car languishes in the shop, racking up costly repair bills. That's exactly what the vehicles on this list will do. Although they are well-regarded in one way or another, click through to see the used rides you should avoid at all costs. (more…)...