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Auctionbytes-Update, Number 191 - May 20, 2007 - ISSN 1528-6703
This & That: Online Auction Roundup
1) Free Toy Collector Magazine Launches June 1
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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QM4G Media LLC is a new venture that publishes free digital magazines. The company's first title will launch on June 1 and is called Toy Collector Magazine. "On the Web site, visitors can opt to read news stories about antique, postwar or contemporary toys, banks and trains, with coverage of toy auctions, shows and club gatherings; previews of upcoming toy events and interviews with fascinating collectors."
http://www.toycollectormagazine.com
2) Product Reviews in Video Format
By Ina Steiner
ExpoTV is a website that allows members to contribute video-based consumer product reviews. "Videopinions" demonstrate product benefits from a real-world consumer perspective and cover a broad range of categories including kitchen products, consumer electronics, entertainment and travel.
http://www.expotv.com/about
3) Market Research & Product Sourcing for eBay Sellers
By Ina Steiner
In September 2006, HammerTap and WorldwideBrands.com launched a 4-month study called "Grow My Profits" in which they coached online businesses on how to combine market research with product-sourcing strategies. The companies said the result was a look into simple ways to reduce risk, streamline business efforts and maximize profits, and said every participant in the study experienced a significant growth in revenue. The study led to a book, now available, called "eBay Performance: Selling Success with Market Research and Product Sourcing," by Jen Cano of HammerTap and Robin Cowie of Worldwidebrands.com. Cano said the book answers the questions often posed by online sellers, "What should I sell?" and "Where can I get it?"
http://tinyurl.com/38ons6
4) eBay Names ''Best in Stores''
By Ina Steiner
eBay named the winners of its "Best in Stores" contest:
Best Shopping Experience: A Fortunate Dog
Best eBay Store Marketing: fun4pets
Best Looking eBay Store: Mark's Memories
Best "Standard" Store Layout: Copper Frog Studio
http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/bestinstores.html
5) eBay Drop-off Store Regulation
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes has put together a chart of licensing requirements for eBay drop-off stores across the United States.
http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abn/y07/m05/i17/s04
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