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| Auction Site Owners, Do Your Research |
| 02.24.04 (8:22 pm) |
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Many adventurous new entrepreneurs are venturing into the world of online auctions and developing their own online auction houses. Some of the newest eBay alternatives are BidzFree, TopBidz.com, and KaBid! Auctions. These eBay alternatives offer sellers free listings, low-cost listing features, and often offer sellers the ability to sell their items with a zero final value fee! But, there are challenges the auction site owner must face. 1. Driving seller traffic to the auction site. 2. Driving buyer traffic to the auction site. 3. Charging sellers a listing fee when there's little buyer traffic. 4. Charging sellers a feature listing fee when there's little buyer traffic to the auction site. Join the discussion at the auction discussion forum. See what our members have to say on the subject. |
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| eBay, Give Me My Points Back |
| 02.23.04 (7:46 pm) |
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On February 18, 2004 eBay announced that sellers could start offering Anything Points to buyers as an incentive to boost sales. Offering Anything Points to a buyer is easy. For each point you wish to offer your buyer, 1 cent is added to your final eBay bill. Offer your buyer 100 Anything Points and really drive sales. It only costs you $1.00. Your buyer can then use those Anything Points to pay for an item, pay their taxes, pay for shipping or insurance (which was previously excluded), and even take advantage of offers from FTD, Priceline, and Netflix. But, what happens if you offer a buyer Anything Points and the buyer returns the item? Do you get your Anything Points back? No. Those Anything Points are gone forever. In addition, your buyer has to purchase your item using PayPal. Is this eBay's attempt to further corner the online payment market as more and more sellers and buyers seek online payment alternatives? So, consider this. How often do you process returns? Will PayPal always be your online payment processor of choice? |
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| Christian-Auctions at 2,700 Members. Growing Weekly. |
| 02.23.04 (6:28 pm) |
Christian-Auctions.com, a member of TheAuctionBoard.com, has announced that they are now 2,700 members strong. We now have over 2,750 members and growing every week. We recently gave away a DVD player to a lucky bidder and will soon be giving away $50 in cash to some lucky bidders. Haven't checked us out yet? Why not? There are no listing fees and no commission charges. Sell all you want for free. Stop by TheAuctionBoard.com and join our free message board. Promote your auction site, auction listings, e-commerce site, and eBay About Me page for free. |
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| eBay Drop Off Stores Coming |
| 02.23.04 (6:23 pm) |
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QuikDrop expects to open more than 200 eBay drop-off stores this year QuikDrop International expects to expand its franchise chain of eBay drop-off stores from 8 to more than 200 locations in the U.S. and Australia by the end of this year, with about half of the U.S. sites operated by a former franchise owner of Mailboxes Etc. stores, QuikDrop co-founder Jack Reynolds tells Internet Retailer. Read more about QuickDrop Read more about what TheAuctionBoard members have to say about eBay dropoff stores. |
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| Endore.com Offers Suggestions? Give me a break! |
| 02.18.04 (7:02 pm) |
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Endore.com is out of business, so they claim. They were even kind enough to offer their out-of-luck customers links to hosting sites that have special offers. I'd think twice about using any of their suggestions. One of the suggestions on the list has already provided me with poor customer service before I even knew Endore would be out of business. Suggestion: find your own hosting service. You can do this easily by doing a search on Google for "web hosting forums." The folks on those forums will give you lots of information. I'd be curious to find out which one of those suggestions they offered is really Endore.com reinvented, or partners with Endore in some way. |
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| eBay Scammer Makes Quick Adjustment |
| 02.18.04 (2:10 pm) |
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Ok, and they're back! I received the same email today stating my eBay account would be closed if I didn't update my records. This time if points to a different phoney eBay update page. It looks exactly like the On Tracks page they were using -- which has been shut down. Looks like the site hasn't completely promulgated yet because I received the IP address to access the site, and not the actual site name: 217.8.136.144/verify.html. Check it out, but please, DON'T fill it out. Ha! |
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| Phoney eBay Update Page |
| 02.17.04 (10:49 am) |
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People must still fall for this scam, because scammers are still workin' it! I received another "you need to update your eBay account info or your account will be suspended" email. Ha! The page it reroutes you to: On-Tracks.com The scammers are asking for your eBay password, your PayPal password, your credit card numbers -- anything and everything they can use to take over your account. You would think these people had better things to do. Perhaps the eBay scammers and the virus creators (I still think many of these viruses are a product of the folks who create virus protection programs) should meet and be buddies. |
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| Democrat Campaigns on eBay |
| 02.16.04 (7:01 pm) |
House Candidate Sells Campaign eBayFor believers in a future paradise, he is offering $20 certificates "of Democratic freedom" that carry the following disclaimer: "No undue rights or privileges or access or undue influence are accorded the bearer." But Vance does promise he will be "unfettered by corporate and special interest control." Jump right to auction listing and offer your support. Or, just take a look. It can't hurt! Darnit! I should've saved this posting for my political blog. |
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| Sex and the City Charity Auction |
| 02.16.04 (6:55 pm) |
Reported by HBO.com:Welcome to HBO's Sex and the City Charity Event where you can feel good about your fashion fixation! Participate in our Sex and the City online auction and make your best bid for select fashion pieces and accessories worn by the stars of Sex and the City. Jump right to their About Me page |
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| Buy a Navy Hornet on eBay! |
| 02.16.04 (6:48 pm) |
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You can be cool too if you bought this Navy Hornet. Navy jet fighter auctioned on eBay You can cruise around town at 1,400 mph. Right now, the Jet is at over $8million with 174 bids. There are 2 days left on the auction. Hurry up and bid! Can you imagine the final value fee for that item? They accept PayPal, Money orders/Cashiers checks, Visa/MasterCard, American Express, Discover. |
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| Janet Jackson Bra Ended at $631? |
| 02.13.04 (4:22 am) |
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Leather Bra Worn by Famous Flasher on eBay. The chunk of metal she used as an entry stage to make her grand entrance and "do the do" is getting more than the [b]bra [/b] she wore! The bra ended at $631.00 on eBay -- with 27 bids. The entry stage is at $5,000 with 1 bid and 9 days left on the auction. There's something wrong with this picture. |
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| Homo-erotic 1880 Sailor Print on eBay |
| 02.13.04 (4:12 am) |
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A VERY OLD WEIRD APPLE DOLL WITH WEIRD BABY : and it looks disgusting. NOT something you want to give to a child. SHOCKING DRIVERS EDUCATION VIDEO - WEIRD VCD : It shows a real live car accident in order to teach students how to drive. The ad states you can even hear crash victims screaming. WEIRD HOMO-EROTIC 1880 SAILOR TATTOO print pg: Yep, I'd say that looks homo-erotic to me. |
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| 5 lbs Quality Espresso Roast Beans: $15.00 |
| 02.13.04 (3:59 am) |
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CCMCoffee on eBay and CCMCoffee online -- the best deal on coffee you'll ever find. Excellent bean, excellent shipping costs, and excellent customer service. CCMCoffee is a family owned business that's been serving coffee lovers for over 60 years. Their espresso/cuban coffees are famous on the east coast and they've been a HUGE hit on eBay. Some of their great deals include: 5lbs of Columbian roast beans for $16.25 plus a low, low shipping fee; 5lbs of espresso roast beans for $15.00; 5lbs of House blend whole beans for $16.25! Give them a look. You'll love 'em. |
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| 10-ton Armored Tank for Sale |
| 02.13.04 (3:42 am) |
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Now, WHO is going to buy a 10-ton armored tank? Police confiscate APC in online auction
The problem with this? It was still armored. |
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| 3 Day US Marshals Online Auction |
| 02.13.04 (3:37 am) |
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Bill Erpenbeck Jr. and his father were home builders in Cincinnati, OH. Instead of giving the money they received from the homeowners to the bank, they pocketed it. Now, Bill and his father are headed to prison and property from their home will be auctioned off by US Marshals on Bid4Assets.com The auction will be between Feb. 17 and Feb. 19. Read the story at: nbc4columbus.com |
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| Imaginary Boyfriend Auction Pulled |
| 02.12.04 (1:08 am) |
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Wow! You Coulda Bought a Boyfriend. A poor Marine needed some cash to fix his car, so he decided to auction himself off as an imaginery boyfriend on eBay. His auction ran for about a week and the last bid was $100 before eBay pulled the plug. Hmm . . . I thought soldiers went for more these days. |
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| eBay Not Required to Remove Libelous Comments |
| 02.12.04 (12:47 am) |
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The courts have ruled that eBay is not responsible for and does not have to remove false or libelous feedback left by another eBay user. What does this mean for you, as a seller on eBay? It probably means you're out of luck. The feedback system is setup for eBay's benefit. Once you receive negative feedback, the quickest way to bring your feedback rating back up to par is to buy and hope that your seller gives you positive feedback. Once you buy, eBay gets its cut of the seller's final value fee. The court's ruling has essentially removed any motivation for eBay to remove false or libelous comments from your feedback rating. That means, once you've dealt with an angry customer and the customer has left you negative feedback, you're on your own. Of course, Powersellers are different, I'm sure. They will be able to call up that special 800 number designated especially for them and get some real customer service if they have any concerns about negative feedback. |
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| Janet Jackson Entry Stage on eBay |
| 02.11.04 (11:55 pm) |
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The stage used as a prelude to the now infamous Jackson boobie flash is for sale on eBay. The item is currently at 0 bids and a starting price of $5,000. The auction ads starts with: Own part of our cultural history! Now is the time to have for your very own the stage that Janet Jackson used to descend into “infamy”. The auction was place by C&D Scrap Metal of Houston. "The stage is made of high grade 6061 aluminum and is beautifully made. It is approximately 15 feet tall. The base is about 8 feet square. It weighs about 1200 pounds and has some beautiful hardware. " Shipping will only cost you $750! |
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| Auction Seller Tools: Useful or Burdensome? |
| 02.07.04 (12:56 pm) |
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eBay's existence has spawned the creation of hundreds of auction tools designed to make the busy auction seller's business more manageable. There are tools designed to help the auction buyer snatch that great deal out from under other unsuspecting buyers. But are these tools helpful or burdensome? How many auction sellers actually use these auction tools in their business? Are these tools designed more for the powerseller in mind? Visit our auction discussion forum and see what sellers are saying. |
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| Copyright Notice: Effective Immediately |
| 02.02.04 (1:31 pm) |
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No part of The Auction Board's blog may be reproduced in whole or in part (even the tiniest part) without express written permission from the owner, Genia V. Stevens All you need to do to get permission is write: genia@theauctionboard.com |
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| Auction Professionals: Brand Yourself Successfully |
| 02.02.04 (1:22 pm) |
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What is this branding thing, you ask? To put it in its simplest form, branding is the process you use to develop certain characteristic or distinctions about your company. It's marketing in its most crucial form. It goes beyond your company name and logos -- although these things are important for creating visual reminders of your total package. Some Basics of Branding: (a) Be consistent with your marketing strategy. If you want to be known as a seller who deals in collectibles, try not to mix other products and services into the same advertising campaign. (b) Try to choose a business name/domain name that will help establish your brand. KimsCollectibles (for example) is a good way to brand yourself as a dealer in collectible items. KimsHappyHome may not be. (c) Develop a good customer service model. This is very important in the auction business. Once your auction business is a success, you'll be met with much criticism and animosity. If you've provided your customers with excellent service, you can help head off some of the backlash that may occur from the multitude of negative comments you'll find posted about your business all over the internet. (d) [b]NEVER fall into the trap of participating in discussions about your integrity. [/b] You've been setup to look bad you'll just end up frustrated and saying something that makes you look guilty anyway. That's why companies hire public relations people to handle all publicity. The PR people can defend your company, remain calm, and keep your company's reputation intact at the same time. Since many of you won't be hiring PR folks, just keep this in mind: if you know you're doing business legitimately, keep moving and don't waste your time. In the meantime, no publicity is bad publicity; it's all in the way you handle it. How you handle bad publicity . . . yes, that's a part of your brand, too. |
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| Drop Shipping Disasters |
| 02.01.04 (8:28 pm) |
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Avoid Drop Shipping Disasters by Genia V. Stevens February 01, 2004 If you're a seasoned auction seller, you've probably heard about drop shipping. If you're new to selling at online auctions, you may not be aware of this increasingly popular way to sell products without ever carrying an inventory. A brief explanation of drop shipping is when you (as the seller), place items for sell on your e-commerce website -- or through an auction -- that actually still belongs to someone else (the dropshipper). These products are in the dropshipper's inventory; you do not actually have possession of the item. Once a customer visits your website and purchases the item, you collect payment from the buyer, then forward payment for the item (minus your profit) on to the drop shipper. You then supply the drop shipper with your customer's name and address so the item can be delivered. While this may seem like a great way to start your own business without the expense of having to carry an inventory, there are common disasters associated with drop shipping. Read the rest of this article in our auction newsletter. |
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| Auction Writers Wanted |
| 02.01.04 (6:15 pm) |
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TheAuctionBoard.com seeks experienced or inexperienced authors to provide auction-related articles and reviews for publication in our auction newsletter and/or auction blog. Please contact Genia for more information. Send a brief description of your experience and interests in the online auction industry. PLEASE do not send articles at this time. |
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| Articles Marketing Partners: Tag-Team Your Way To Success by Genia V. Stevens Due to the rise in eBay sellers -- approximately 60 million -- many auction sellers are finding it increasingly difficult to sell their products and services through the largest online auction house. Creating a promotional alliance with other websites and auction sellers could be the key to your success. Partnership Offers: If you sell CDs, consider partnering with an auction seller who sells home stereo equipment. You could also consider partnering with a seller who sells DVD players, TVs, or even MP3 players. Here are some examples of a partnership offer Read more . . . Auction Advertising: Taking a Closer Look by Genia V. Stevens If you sell on eBay or any other online auction site, you're probably always open for suggestions about how to make your product visible to potential buyers. If you sell TVs, you're probably one of thousands of sellers who do. So what could make you different from other sellers? Consistent marketing. Many sellers who buy advertising don't really understand how important consistency is to their marketing strategy. Marketing is an investment; It's an investment into the success of your business. Read more . . . Marketing Your About Me Page by Genia V. Stevens Many online auction houses offer their sellers a mini-website which can be used to introduce their products and services to potential buyers. This mini-website is called the About Me page on most online auction sites. Productive use of this mini-website could mean generous revenue for the smart auction seller. Auction sellers who wish to use their About Me page as part of their marketing strategy, should ensure the following criteria are met Read more . . . Free Online Auction Tools by Genia V. Stevens Managing an online auction business is no simple task. Serious sellers may find that the cost of running an online auction business exceeds their expectations. Free auction tools help sellers minimize expenses, maximize profit, and manage the selling process. Read more . . . Auction Business Management Made Almost Easy by Genia V. Stevens You may have searched the internet for auction resources only to find yourself experiencing information-overload -- one website after another claiming to provide the absolute best information you'll ever need to run your online auction business. Every company claims superiority; but, how do you pick the right one for you? Read more . . . The www and Your Google Pagerank by Genia V. Stevens I sold a text link to one of my advertising clients on TheAuctionBoard's main page. My auction ad stated that my website's main page had a Google pagerank (PR) of 6. After the client was informed that his link had been placed, he visited my website to verify the placement, and responded with this: When looking at your website it is showing me a 0 PR. Can you explain this or clarify the error? Read more . . . |