iSold It has opened its first location in Pasadena, California, and auctionValet opened its first location in Lake Forest in Orange County, California.

eBay drop-off shops promise to sell consumers' goods on eBay hassle-free. AuctionDrop has raised $6.5 million in venture capital funding and Quik Drop's franchise has opened several locations.

iSold It is backed by the management team behind franchise operator Wetzel's Pretzels, and says it is now offering franchises nationwide. Plans are already in place for 15 stores in southern California followed by development in Northern California and the East Coast beginning in the spring.

AuctionValet says it intends to open several more retail locations throughout Southern California over the next 18 months.

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