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EcommerceBytes-Update, Number 181 - December 17, 2006 - ISSN 1528-6703
This & That: Online Auction Roundup
1) uPic Insurance Expands Agreements
By Ina Steiner
Reminder: AuctionBytes-Update 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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uPic wrote to say they are now the insurance provider for Auctiva, RedRoller, ChannelMax and ShipWorks, eSavz as well as Endicia.
http://www.u-pic.com
2) Counterfeit Check Scam
By Ina Steiner
Interesting article: a consumer-law look at the counterfeit check scheme seen in online-auction transactions and in transactions taken off-eBay. Is the consumer always responsible for the loss?
"Counterfeit Check Scam," Posted by Richard Alderman on the Consumer Law & Policy blog, 12/8/06
http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/2006/12/counterfeit_che.html
3) eBay Fraud
By Ina Steiner
This article tells victims of an international eBay fraud ring how to report a claim to authorities.
http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_346143652.html
4) FastPack Holds Shipping-Supply Sale
By Ina Steiner
Fastpack Packaging Inc. is holding a 2-day inventory reduction sale on shipping supplies. On December 18 and 19, FastPack will offer free shipping on certain items such as Bubble Wrap Rolls, Bubble Mailers, and Packaging Tapes.
http://www.fast-pack.com
5) More eBay Blogs of Interest
By Ina Steiner
Blogs of interest to eBayers:
http://www.tamebay.com
http://www.pga-auctions.com/wordpress
http://www.auctiontempest.blogspot.com
6) Ecommerce Basics
By Ina Steiner
eBay's web-hosting service ProStores has some articles that may be of interest to those who are setting up their own websites.
http://www.prostores.com/prostores-ecommerce.shtml
7) Shipping Pal Offers Information on Shipping Couriers
By Ina Steiner
Shipping Pal gives users access to courier companies in their area. Once the package has been picked up, Shipping Pal's tracking tool allows customers to easily track their package.
http://www.shippingpal.com
8) OnlineAuction.com Offering Video Classifieds
By Ina Steiner
OnlineAuction.com sellers can promote their auction listings by producing video auction classifieds. The initial launch area will cover Southern Oregon and Northern California.
http://www.onlineauction.com/?page=help:main&content=kobi_page
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