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AB-U Issue #190 - May 06, 2007.
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From the Editor
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Profitability Elusive for eBay Drop-off Stores, Survey Reveals
The state of eBay drop-off stores is hotly debated in the online auction industry, and a new survey from AuctionBytes shows even the owners are ambivalent about it. Sixty-three percent of storeowners say the business has not met their original expectations, while the majority expects growth in the area of online consignment services over the next 12 months. And while the survey reveals that there are lots of challenges, eBay drop-off store owners say their biggest challenge is educating the public. Read the full results, and draw your own conclusions!
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Dialing for Dollars by Blogging for eBay
Blogs can be one way to help eBay sellers attract attention to their businesses. But did you know there are tools that can add your eBay listings - complete with thumbnail photos - right on your blog pages? Greg Holden takes a look at how bloggers can showcase their eBay listings in today's column.
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AuctionBytes Critique My Site: Old River Rat Driftwood
You can't buy real driftwood at Walmart, but you can find plenty on Deb Johnson and Ernie Campbell's site! These two eBay sellers have created their own special place on the Internet and are looking for advice on how to improve their Old River Rat Driftwood website.
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
Tip on troubleshooting eBay access problems; ETS relaunches forums; Social shopping with Crowdstorm - all this and MORE in our This & That column!
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Collector's Corner: Collecting Vintage Hankies/Handkerchiefs
How do you make a handkerchief dance? Put a little boogie in it! AuctionBytes Collector's Corner Editor Michele Alice shows that collecting vintage hankies is nothing to sneeze at.
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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 Roxy, whose passion for collecting vintage hankies ended up helping her in a time of need.
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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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