Tamebay Morsels 02/07/09 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:20 +0000 - eBay Australia has partnered with seekingservice.com.au to provide access to business services on the site. The service allows you to find local businesses and compare quotes by posting a one-off or ongoing project which businesses can bid for.
20% is a b...
Richard Ambrose leaves eBay for new challenges Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:41:14 +0000 - Richard Ambrose is leaving eBay after six years with the company.
As Director of Trust and Safety for eBay UK, Richard was the media face of eBay, appearing on TV and radio to talk about the company and to defend sellers and the ways they make money onli...
Royal Mail OBA (Online Business Account) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:29:01 +0000 - Royal Mail are advising business sellers who still use paper dockets for PPI stamps (Printed Post Impression) to move to an Online Business Account (OBA).
For those using offline postage the minimum order value has risen from £5 to £20, plus a separate...
Google Base: ?condition? now compulsory Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:20:47 +0000 - If your website sends a feed to Google Base, you need to be aware that as of today, the “condition” attribute will be required for all listings. Acceptable values are new, used, or refurbished.
Glitch: extra charges when revising listings Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:07:06 +0000 - We’re hearing from a few sellers today that extra charges are being added onto their listings when revising – sometimes for the unsolicited addition of Gallery Plus @ £2.85, and sometimes for random and unfathomable amounts, some in excess of...
Build and Develop Free Website With MoonFruit Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:34:41 +0000 - Developing websites are easier than ever these days thanks to software like Sitemaker by Moonfruit.
Sample site
Moonfruit is a company that provides software to allows clients to build and develop websites, even with no web skills and experience.
In thos...
How To Create Your Own iPhone Apps Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:53:41 +0000 - iPhone applications are the hottest things now. Clever marketers are making use of the iPhone frenzy to make some income.
In my previous post about 7 industries to start a business right now, Inc mentioned that the iPhone Apps is one of the top money mak...
Wedding Apparels and Accessories Supplies Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:40:36 +0000 - Wedding supplies is a great niche and it is very much recession-proof. People still need to tie the knot whether it’s the recession or not.
It is still uncommon for us to buy wedding apparels and supplies over here in asia from the internet. But ma...
Electronic Cigarettes - How To Quit Smoking The High Tech Way Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:32:30 +0000 - Electronic Cigarette or better known as e-cigarette is a popular alternative to smoking a real ciggy. An e-cigarette is powered by battery and created to help people quit the habit of smoking.
Don’t be surprise - these high-tech cigarettes have re...
Work at Home Scams Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:49:44 +0000 - It is true. Many people work at home and make a decent living doing it. However, for each person who makes good money working from home, there are many more being scammed.
Criminals put ads in newspapers, magazines, search engines and on websites.
When yo...
Recent Auctions On eBay -
Auctions are still going strong on eBay as indicated by the following sampling of ten listings from across the spectrum of antiques and collectibles which sold on eBay in the last 30 days. Our lead story is a rare collectible album:
Rare Beatles Album ...
The eBay/PayPal Bay Area GIVE Team Charity Auction -
Hi everyone!
Just a quick note to tell y'all about the eBay/PayPal Bay Area GIVE Team's 2008 Holiday Charity Auction. We're auctioning off some great items at unheard of prices (e.g. Breitling and Michele watches, Ray Ban sunglasses, Manolo Blahni...
Art Modern Era Furniture Strong on eBay -
The market on eBay for all-things-Modern continues to generate interest among collectors and designers as indicated by several recent successful listings for mid century designer furniture. In the last two weeks alone, several choice examples of Eames / ...
A Tribute to Bobal -- By Giraffer and Shipscript -
eBay lost a beloved Community member this week -- our dear friend Bobal. If you've been to an eBay Live (any of them but the very last one in Chicago), or if you've ever sought expert help on the Photos/HTML Discussion forum, then Bobal needs no introdu...
Introducing PayPal Micropayments - Good news for sellers who sell low cost items on eBay (typically, $10 and below). PayPal has launched a special pricing solution called Micropayments that can save you money if you regularly accept payments with small total dollar amounts.
The Micropa...
?Help. I bought Michael Jackson Tickets on eBay? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:15:58 +0000 - The sudden death of Michael Jackson yesterday raises questions for people who have bought tickets for planned concerts this summer at the O2 arena. I?ve had a few emails from people asking what they should do. Here?s my perspective:
First, don?t pan...
Real Ale Tasting Notes Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:26:18 +0000 - One non-snobby reason I like Waitrose is the very real commitment to local produce. And one of the reasons to rejoice about this policy is their selection of bottled ales from Sussex. Selflessly, I have taken it upon myself to shell out, stock up and tuck...
TV Nostalgia: The Adventure Game Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:57:25 +0000 - (It seems like I’ve been blogging mostly politics these past few weeks. Here’s a bit of whimsy… the first in a possibly new series of nostalgia telly posts).
The Adventure Game lurks dimly in my memory and sometimes I worry that I?m th...
eBay Notes: June 2009 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:30:14 +0000 -
Every now and again I get asked to comment on eBay and ecommerce. A request a few weeks ago, resulted in a quote in The Independent. But as ever, I submitted much more than was used. So here is the Q and A in full:
Has it become easier or harder to make ...
Darwin Day vs. Christ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:04 +0000 - Spotted in Hove at the weekend:
The Independent Guide to Ebay 2009 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:13:14 +0000 - It’s that time of year again, another twelve months have flown by & The Independent UK Guide to Ebay 2009 has hit the shops. I’m yet to see my copy, but I’ve been told it again contains featured reviews of the most popular eBay site...
Win SkyHigh Auctions with AuctionCUT Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:26:56 +0000 - Just tell us the one thing you’d change if you ran eBay for a day, to be in with a chance of winning membership to SkyHigh Auctions. SkyHigh Auctions, from the makers of SaleHoo launches on the 6th March and it’s headline pretty much sums up w...
Short Ebay Roundup Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:45:52 +0000 - A few quick links to blogs & sites of interest…
ChannelAdvisor webinar discussing the recent changes to eBay.
eBay Spain announces compulsory Gallery.
Join Skip McGrath & The Professional eBay Sellers Alliance in a teleconference (tomor...
Useful Auction Sites To Visit Over The Holiday Period Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:25:57 +0000 - This is just a brief summary of a few sites I found it worthy to mention. Have a great & relaxing Christmas.
Alternative Auction Sites
AuctionAir
AuctionAir is a site I mentioned at AuctionCUT last March. It launched in 2001 and is a former project of...
Fast Start eBay Business Ideas Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:57:09 +0000 - Avril Harper, author of “Make Money Tearing Up Old Books and Magazines and Selling Them on eBay” writes a guest post for Mark-Kenny.com on UK Fast Start eBay Business Ideas.
Readers often ask for ideas for starting a really unusual business or...
Hot Item Coming - DuWop Lip Venom - You may have heard of the Twilight book series by Stephanie Meyer. DuWop has created a line of Venom cosmetics to appeal to Twilight fans. The newest edition, called Lip Venom V, is a lip gloss/stain with a sizzling tingling sensation. So, why should you ...
Thrift Store Item to Sell on eBay - Birkenstock Sandals - Birkenstock is a German brand of sandals and other shoes, known for the contoured cork and rubber footbeds. The shoes conform to the wearer's feet for a comfortable, casual look. Birks have been popular in the US since the 1960s. They are great sellers on...
Seling Clothing on eBay - Important Info to Include in Listings - You guys are really keeping me busy with store critiques! I love doing them.There is one common issue that keeps coming up with clothing sellers. It is imperative that you include fabric content, measurements, and brand names. Always include fabric conten...
Removing Negative Feedback from eBay Buyers - I received this question from Juliann:"Hi, Suzanne I just wanted to ask you about PayPal disputes. I have a buyer that bought an item from me about a month ago but still hasn't received it. She lives in Hawaii and I know it can be slow, but i think it is ...
eBay Coach Grocery Coupon Giveaway - 15 Coupon Inserts - This week I have a total of 30 inserts. These will be divided between 2 winners who will each receive 15 inserts. The inserts are from 6/21 and 6/28. I've cut out a few for my own use, but most of the coupons are left intact for the lucky winners!To enter...
Win A Free Copy of My New eBay Consignment Selling Book Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:47:33 -0400 - Get some exposure for your eBay listings and win a free copy of my latest book to be released next weekThe Prize: After the July 4th Holiday Weekend I will be releasing my latest book, Making Money With an Online Consignment Business ~ An eBay consi...
eBay Sellers: Would You Like to Learn How To Sell on Amazon Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:25:06 -0400 - Join me at the Amazon independent Sellers Conference July 10-13 in SeattleColin Sebastian, Digital Media & Internet analyst at Wall Street firm Lazard Capital Markets, estimates that Amazon.com's third-party sellers will generate nearly $9 billion in ...
Is an annoying eBay security policy a scammers delight? Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:17:54 -0400 - The trials and tribulations of an eBay PowerSeller trying to work WITH eBay and follow all the policiesThis story is so typical of eBay's seller service. I get emails from people constantly expressing the same frustration. This is by eBay Seller, Walt Auc...
List of Twitter Spammers Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:39:15 -0400 - How to get rid of those annoying Twitter spammers and who they areAre you trying to build your Twitter Account but keep getting the same spammers over and over? If you have been following me on Twitter or following my blog or newsletter then you know that...
eBay Sellers Coping With The Summer Slowdown on eBay Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:17:38 -0400 - Tips for cutting your eBay fees and expenses during the annual summer slowdownIt’s not new. The summer slowdown has happened every year about this time. The weather is better, parents and teens are focusing on graduation, people are spen...
Zappos Abandons Test of eBay Retail Channel Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:46:15 -500 - Zappos said it is not actively selling on eBay and has no plans to, despite being showcased by an eBay executive at the recent conference as we reported on this blog on June 17th. eBay Senior ...
eBay Package-Tracking Info May Backfire Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:09:14 -500 - eBay began making it easier for buyers to see when their items were shipped , but there may be a lag in the time it takes eBay to update tracking information. The policy was created in part to help ...
Have eBay Conferences Jumped the Shark? Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:52:39 -500 - The ecommerce conference season is just about over, and I thought it might be interesting to recap the conferences where people spent their time and money in lieu ...
Where Are Online Marketplace Affiliate Programs? Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:18:29 -500 - In March, Etsy officially launched the Etsy Developer Community and API. It s well known that third-party developers can help marketplace sellers be more efficient and market their wares, and they ...
Manufacturers Pressure Retailers over Online Sales Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:43:56 -500 - eBay UK issued a report stating some manufacturers are deploying an array of aggressive tactics to prevent their products being sold online, and that many small sellers have no choice but to comply ...
'I Love Andy Murray' t-shirt 2009-06-30 13:39:37 - It's quite safe to assume that most of you out there will have watched Andy Murray's epic victory last night at Wimbledon. It was the match of the tournament thus far.Well, if you feel inspired to go and catch him at a game or simply just want to show yo...
Tea party with Anne Hathaway 2009-06-24 14:29:09 - Treat your daughters or two special people in your life to an unforgettable afternoon or evening with film star and Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada, Rachel Getting Married.) This once-in-a-lifetime event i...
SpongeBob 'Flying-V' ukelele 2009-06-22 14:30:08 - SpongeBob Squarepants has managed to win nearly as many adult fans as child devotees. That's why this SpongeBob ukelele is such a perfect purchase.You see, if your kid wants to learn an instrument, then why not buy them this Flying V uke, which is not on...
1967 Corvette convertible 2009-06-18 12:57:42 - Summer is here and you might be in the market for a new car. I suggest you get something really impractical, like this killer '67 convertible Corvette 967."Big block 427/435 triple carburetor 7.0 liter. 4-speed. Lynndale Blue with White leather and sting...
Mr T rubber duck! 2009-06-18 12:21:18 - Ever taken a bath and thought to yourself: 'I wish Mr T was here with me!' Then thought; 'I also wish I had a rubber duck... I like rubber ducks.' Well fear not as you can kill two (rubber) birds with one brick. You can get your hands on a 'CelebriDuck' ...
Reader Mailbag: Best Match and Original Art Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:20:43 +0000 - I ask readers who download my eBook for their feedback. A reader who sells original art on eBay provided this thought provoking note:
Hello Doug.
You asked for it, so here it goes!!!
Thanks for the free e-book. I found it to be very informative.
A few ye...
DSR?s - A Change for the Better & Two Suggestions Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:35:26 +0000 - I noticed something new yesterday when I was leaving feedback for a couple of items I bought recently on eBay. On the listing that provided free shipping, eBay posted a small notice reminding me of that fact.
A Positive Step
Maybe this isn’t new...
Reader Mailbag: Competing Auction Snipers Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:30:33 +0000 - Reader Peggy asks:
I’m new to eBay & was just frustratingly introduced to the process of “sniping” & then the discovery that there’s software to do this! I just read Doug Feiring’s article & wonder - what if 2 or ...
Contrarian Thoughts On the Best Time to Close an Auction Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:16:33 +0000 - The best time to close an auction on eBay might not be what most people think.
The chart below details a couple of interesting statistics about auction style listings on eBay.com.* The dark bars on the graph indicate the average volume of listings that ...
eBay will refund Jackson tickets Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:54:12 GMT - Michael Jackson fans who bought tickets for his O2 gigs on the internet auction site eBay will receive refunds, it is confirmed.
Ebay conman told to pay cash back Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:15:34 GMT - A fraudster who sold darts flights with counterfeit football club logos on eBay must pay £9,000 back or face six months in jail.
Iran air part sales trio jailed Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:37:17 GMT - Three arms smugglers who bought equipment for Top Gun-style F-14 fighter jets on eBay to illegally sell on to Iran are jailed.
eBay job hunter has few limits Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:37:15 GMT - A man from Kent puts himself up for hire online and claims he will do almost any job.
Medic criticises eBay drug sales Sat, 30 May 2009 09:36:00 GMT - Online marketplace eBay is putting public health at serious risk by allowing the sale of medication, a child health expert claims.
Big changes with the eBay search team - there's a new Sheriff in town. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:27:07 -0700 - Outgoing Sheriff - Jamie Ionnone New Sheriff - Hugh Williams I've been pretty vocal that while the recent eBay changes are in the right direction, I don't think they nailing the top 20 priorities. Everyone always asks, what do you...
A couple of interesting eBay items this am and a new Weird Al Song! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:04:43 -0700 - Super busy this week but wanted to throw a couple of news items out there: Gene Munster @ PJC has an interesting piece out today on eBay (and Amazon - check amazon strategies for details on that one.). Every quarter...
Live VSL listings and a Free Shipping discounts update. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:15:52 -0700 - I'm working on Part II of my Variation Style Listings series, but wanted to point out a couple of live listings on the site. These are not ChannelAdvisor listings (we are still working out some issues we are having with...
Live blogging eBay talk at Internet Retailer - Stephanie Tilenius Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:38:09 -0700 - This am in Boston, Stephanie Tilenius, GM of eBay North America, gave a short keynote to over 4000 retailers. I attended and captured the following notes in outline format. Here's the blurb: eBay overview: 3m items sold every day Secondary...
UK eBay Variation style listing (VSL) Webinar - June 25th Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:47:36 -0700 - Speaking of Variations, our UK team is hosting a great (free!) webinar with eBay to help answer seller questions about Variation Style Listings. You can sign up here and here's the blurb: "Taking Advantage of eBay?s New Multi Variation Listing...
Web Page Traffic: Generate Web Traffic With Your Signature File 2008-10-18 23:04:28 -
If you want your web page traffic to pick up, here's a tip from our 365 traffic tips ecourse: use a signature file or 'sig' file as a way to generate web page traffic. Every time you forward an eMail to your family or friends (or maybe even your ...
Is It Really GUARANTEED VISITORS You Want? 2008-10-18 20:13:07 -
Do you want guaranteed visitors to your websites or web stores? If you answered, "Yes, of course", then you need to rethink your goals. What you really want is targeted hits or visitors. There are dozens and dozens of sites that will deliver gu...
Increase Traffic To Your Website: Get Traffic With Our 365 FREE Traffic Tips 2008-10-18 19:32:12 -
If you want to increase traffic to your website, then you will need to become agressive about it, sort of like our two bikers to the left who look anything but passive. Well, OK, perhaps a better word is 'proactive', rather than aggressive, but le...
The Membership Site: Using Member Sites To Increase eBay Profits, Part 4 2008-10-08 18:50:42 -
The membership website format that I prefer these days is infinitely easier than the ones in the past because the content for your members site can be created, put on autoresponder and sent out to your members - without attention on your part. It'...
The Membership Site: Using Member Sites To Increase eBay Profits, Part 4 2008-10-08 17:59:43 -
The membership website format that I prefer these days is infinitely easier than the ones in the past because the content for your members site can be created, put on autoresponder and sent out to your members - without attention on your part. It'...
