From the Editor
In today's editorial: Blogging Heroes, Facebook versus Developers, eBay and Social Networking, and portable feedback.
GetItNext Builds eBay Search Engine from Scratch
GetItNext.com is a search engine for finding things on eBay. With a simple user interface and some integrated Web 2.0 features, it shows how third-party developers can bring innovation to the eBay experience.
Research Can Help Predict Collectibles' Rise in Popularity
Michael Banks is an experienced researcher. He has to be - he's been writing fiction and nonfiction books and articles for thirty years. In today's issue, Michael shares an interesting observation of a trend dealing with the demand for collectibles, and explains how you can capitalize on this phenomenon with a little research.
This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
An innovative box for shipping; iTaggit partners with TIAS; Glassies fight eBay on Item Specifics - all this and MORE in our This & That column!
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 two readers - Steve, whose first sale was a pair of Felco pruning shears, and "PagesBazaar," who sold a cotton "dancing hanky" handkerchief!
Collector's Corner: Hagen-Renaker
Who doesn't love those adorable animal figurines from Hagen-Renaker, perfect gifts for just about anyone. But some of these cute little critters have demanded high prices on the secondary market. Michele Alice fills us in on what you need to know about these whimsical treasures.
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.
You can read past newsletters going back to 1999 - click on a year and you'll be taken to all 24 issues from that year, which you can read in full-text!
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