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AB-U Issue #181 - December 17, 2006.
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From the Editor
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eBay Sellers Ask about Forthcoming USPS Shipping Changes
Most shipping companies, including the U.S. Postal Service, will institute dimensional weight rates in the U.S. in the new year. Ina Steiner takes a look at how to calculate "dim weight" and also examines the new SCAN forms available through the USPS Click-N-Ship service.
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AuctionBytes 'Critique My Site' Feature: AdvatumDisplays.com
In today's "Critique My Site" feature, we take a look at AdvatumDisplays.com, a website that sells trade show displays. The Critique My Site feature asks readers to visit an ecommerce website and make suggestions on how the merchant can increase its effectiveness and make it more buyer-friendly. Readers can submit their own websites, too!
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Introduction to Search Engine Optimization for Online Sellers
Online sellers need to attract buyers to their websites, and one of the best ways to do that is by having your products show up in search-engine results. This week, Trevor Ginn talks about how to optimize your site to get as much visibility as possible so your site will show up on shoppers' computer screens.
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Online Shopper's Survival Guide - Book Review
In today's issue, AuctionBytes reviews Jacqueline Lynn's new book, "Online Shopper's Survival Guide." Julia Wilkinson gives us a rundown on what's included in this guide to buying items online and outlines key features of the book. Read on to learn more.
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
uPic expands agreements with services; OnlineAuction.com offers video classifieds; A look at counterfeit check scams - all this and MORE in our This & That column!
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Collector's Corner: The Collectible Mobil Pegasus
What makes an empty, pre-1965, first-aid kit worth $46? To one collector, it was ExxonMobil's Pegasus, a favorite of collectors of petroliana. Collector's Corner Editor Michele Alice gives us an introduction to this noble horse and points to some useful reference guides for those who want to dig deeper.
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AuctionBytes Feature: First Item Sold Online
Do you remember the first item you ever sold online? Let us know by sending an email to ina@auctionbytes.com and we may publish your story. Today we hear from Ed Koon about his first sale on eBay: a Mercedes!
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AuctionBytes Soundoff: Letters from Readers
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From feedback to payment services, from increased fees to posting policies, AuctionBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views.
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