Auctionbytes-NewsFlash, Number 831 - August 19, 2004 - ISSN 1539-5065
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eBay Makes It Easier to Find Consignment Sellers
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
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eBay has improved its database of consignment sellers, called "Trading Assistants," to make it easier for users to find them by location and specialties. Trading Assistants are experienced eBay sellers that sell on behalf of others.
Users looking for consignment sellers use the Trading Assistants directory (http://www.ebay.com/ta ) to search by location using zip code. Using Advanced Search, users can further narrow the search results.
With the recent enhancements, eBay said there are 3 primary new benefits for Trading Assistants:
To register as an eBay Trading Assistant, users must have 50 feedback, 98% positive feedback, and 4 listings in the last month.
Trading Assistants who provide drop off locations where customers can bring items to them can also sign up to become Trading Posts. Trading Posts must have at least 500 feedback, 98% positive feedback, and at least $25,000 in monthly sales on eBay. Trading Posts enjoy all the benefits of Trading Assistants, with two additional benefits: permission to use the Trading Post for eBay logo on their storefront, and greater visibility in the TA directory for customers looking for drop off locations. Clients will be able to search for Trading Posts in mid-September.
http://www2.ebay.com:80/aw/marketing.shtml#2004-08-17111949
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