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EcommerceBytes-Update, Number 82 - November 03, 2002 - ISSN 1528-6703
This & That
1) Military Auctions: Government Liquidation LLC
By Ina Steiner
Government Liquidation LLC, a subsidiary of Liquidity Services Inc., says it has an exclusive contract to sell the majority of U.S. military surplus materials on its Web site through 2008.
"A growing roster of 60,000 buyers participate in 10 - 15 geographic and commodity-specific auctions, generating millions in revenue, every month," according to Hunter Hoffmann, the company's Public Relations and Communications Manager.
The 170-person company links a proprietary auction technology and online auctions with ground staff at military bases throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam. Property sold ranges from military clothing, trucks and boats to ceremonial swords, U.S. Cavalry Horses and tugboats.
http://www.govliquidation.com
2) Government Auction Information: PoliceAuctions.com
By Ina Steiner
PoliceAuctions.com publishes information on government and non-government auctions published by Vortal Group, Inc. [Editor's Note: PoliceAuctions.com currently advertises on AuctionBytes.]
PoliceAuctions.com covers government auctions, including all types of seized, surplus, and unclaimed property. Government auctions are listed by agency, for example, DEA, TREASURY, IRS, Customs, State Surplus, County Tax lien, Police Auction, etc. The service also covers non-government auctions and categorizes them by categories such as antiques, collectibles, autos, etc.
The Web site, updated daily, lists all of the Government auction data. The service also provide members with weekly and daily newsletters that focus on spotlight and auctions that will occur within 7 days in the states members select in their preferences.
Free membership to PoliceAuctions.com is limited to non-government listings. Access to Government Auction listings requires a paid subscription. Unrestricted Membership costs $7.95 for 30-day trial and automatically renews at $7.95 per month thereafter unless cancelled. http://www.policeauctions.com/?ab
3) 35 Years of Kovels Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide
By Ina Steiner
Ralph and Terry Kovel celebrated a major milestone with the publication of the 35th edition of their annual price guide, "Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price List 2003" (Three Rivers Press, $16.95, October 2002).
"Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price List 2003" contains over 50,000 prices for items in 500 categories. The book also includes company and product histories, over 400 black-and-white pictures, and hundreds of factory marks and logos. A 16-page color section features pictures of "flea market finds," items the Kovels have discovered at flea markets from New England to California while on location for their nationally syndicated television show, "Flea Market Finds with the Kovels."
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0609809822/auctionbytescom
or
http://tinyurl.com/2e48
4) AuctionBytes Contest: Win ''Jewelry & Gems at Auction'' Book
By Ina Steiner
Last issue we ran a contest, and the winner is: Diane Hebert of Midland, Michigan!
Diane was the 10th person to email in a correct answer to last issue's question, "Which AuctionBytes Buyer's Market classified ad contained an image with a red bus?" The store, Lisa Kay's Country Cupboard, was listed as "Vintage Toy" (both answers were accepted). Congratulations, Diane, I hope you enjoy the book.
Thank you to everyone who participated, and thank you very much to Antoinette Matlins, author of "Jewelry & Gems at Auction." This is a great book and a must-read if you buy or sell jewelry. See the Amazon listing at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0943763290/auctionbytescom.
Be sure and visit the AuctionBytes Buyer's Market classifieds at http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/market You can find some useful tools and some great presents (the holidays are around the corner!), and you may be tempted to buy yourself a present! And if you would like to advertise your auctions, Web site or storefront, consider getting your own Buyers Market ad. It costs $25 for the entire year, and you can change your ad whenever you want, whenever you want! Free 2-week trial:
http://www.auctionbytes.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/register.pl
5) How the Internet Has Affected Antiques & Collectibles Prices
By Ina Steiner
Ina & David Steiner will be discussing how the Internet has affected the prices of antiques and collectibles.
Sunday, Nov. 3 - 3-4PM(ET)
http://www.collectingchannel.com Meet the Experts Chat Room
6) eBay Seller Resources
By Ina Steiner
eBay has a page for sellers at
http://pages.ebay.com/services/sellerservices.html. Poking around, I found a page with "Hot Toy Picks" from Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy (a tough job, I'm sure, but someone's got to do it!)
http://www.ebay.com/thetoyguy/?ssPageName=CMDV:IC1100.
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