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Auctionbytes-Update, Number 166 - May 07, 2006 - ISSN 1528-6703
This & That: Online Auction Roundup
1) Templates from The Seller Sourcebook
By Ina Steiner
Reminder: AuctionBytes does not endorse the products and services featured in the "This & That" column, which often features new Web sites. (Anyone can set up a Web site.) Fraud has become widespread in the online auction world, and you should think twice before giving private information or User IDs and passwords to any third party.
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Kristin Rice started The Seller Sourcebook in 2003 with about 25 templates. Now, the service offers 1,000 templates (and coordinating About Me page templates) and includes 200mb of image hosting as well as information resources. Pricing plans include an $8/month or $70/year subscription.
http://www.sellersourcebook.com/
2) New Book Describes Thrill of the Hunt at Brimfield Antiques Show
By Ina Steiner
Author Bob Wyss will be signing copies of his new book, "Brimfield Rush: The Thrill of Collecting and the Hunt for the Big Score," from May 9 to 14, 2006 at the BrimfieldExchange Information Building opposite the May's Antique Market on Route 20 in Brimfield, Massachusetts (http://www.news-antique.com/?id=781399). The book is available on Amazon.
http://digbig.com/4hjsd
3) Ten Commandments for eBay Buyers and Sellers
By Ina Steiner
eBay seller Julie A. (midlife*mom), a humor-book author and freelance writer, composed the eBay 10 Commandments for buyers and sellers. You can view it in the Reviews section on eBay.com.
http://digbig.com/4hjrx
4) About.com Guide to eBay
By Ina Steiner
Aron Hsiao is the About.com guide to eBay and has put together a nice resource guide for eBayers.
http://ebay.about.com
5) Goofbay to Find Typos on eBay Listings
By Ina Steiner
Tim Johnson of visualsoft.co.uk has created a site called Goofbay. eBayers can search for misspelled items, items with no keywords in a title, view private feedback, spot shill bidders and more.
http://www.goofbay.com
6) LiveAuctionTalk.com Site for Collectors
By Ina Steiner
Rosemary McKittrick launched a new website, LiveAuctionTalk.com, a research tool for collectors.
http://www.liveauctiontalk.com
7) Rebate & Coupon Sites
By Ina Steiner
Mr. Rebates advertises coupons and special deals available to Internet shoppers. One offer includes "1% cash back for eBay Users."
http://www.MrRebates.com
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CouponCabin.com contains discount savings and codes (including free shipping) from over 800 major retailers. The site gets 50,000 people visiting the site a day and checks coupons on the site for accuracy each week.
http://www.couponcabin.com
8) New Resource Center for eBay Stores Sellers
By Ina Steiner
eBay redesigned its eBay Stores Resource Center.
http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/seller-landing.html
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