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AB-U Issue #196 - August 05, 2007.
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From the Editor
AuctionBytes Editor Ina Steiner warns sellers that an "eBay Dance" may be coming. While it sounds like fun, anyone who remembers Google's Florida Dance knows it's not and can have serious consequences to a seller's bottom line. Read more about what steps you should take to ensure your listings continue to appear before shoppers' eyeballs on eBay.
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Survey: Fees Are Biggest Challenge to Selling on eBay
The number one challenge online sellers face on eBay is fees, according to a survey conducted by AuctionBytes. eBay sellers weighed in on eBay's best and worst features and policies, and share how their sales have fared over the past 2 years. Survey respondents report on average selling price and sell-through rates, and the results may surprise you.
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eBay's Affiliate Program: What Every PowerSeller Should Know, Part 1
If you sell exclusively on eBay, it makes sense to help people find your listings there to boost your chances of making a sale. Now eBay will reward you for driving traffic to your own listings, as well as to other sellers' listings, through its Affiliates Program. Julia Wilkinson talks to two sellers who have had some success with the program.
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eBay's Affiliate Program: What Every PowerSeller Should Know, Part 2
In part one of "eBay's Affiliate Program: What Every PowerSeller Should Know," Julia Wilkinson examined eBay's Affiliates Program. In part two, Julia takes a look at two services designed to help sellers participate in eBay's program with minimum effort and maximum results.
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
Sourcing product from China; Some new auction shopping sites; Free ShipRush Fedex for eBay sellers - all this in our This & That column!
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Critique My Site: PinkiesToys.com
Stuart and Susan Welch have been selling vintage toys, photography equipment, pottery and porcelains on eBay for 7 years under the name MyRetroMoms. This year, they set up the Pinkies Toys website to focus on a market they both enjoy: Vintage Toys and Pop Culture, and they are today's selection for the AuctionBytes Critique My Site feature
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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 Trish who got hooked on eBay with a 10-cent children's book. Wait til you see what it sold for on eBay!
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Collector's Corner: American Flyer Trains Work for Kids Too
Chuck Conley revisits his last article, "Observations on the Future of Toy Trains," and shares some feedback he received from readers. Chuck reveals that the great debate from his childhood over which is the "best" toy train continues to this day.
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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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