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AB-U Issue #209 - February 17, 2008.
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From the Editor
Read the AuctionBytes editorial to catch up on important news for online sellers, including thoughts on this week's boycott of eBay.
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Amazon: We Want Sellers. An Interview with Matt Williams
Amazon.com is creating soup-to-nuts solutions for sellers of all sizes, from individuals selling one-off items, to multi-billion-dollar enterprises. But is Amazon looking for sellers of more eclectic inventory, such as antiques and collectibles? AuctionBytes sat down with Amazon.com Director of Business Solutions Matt Williams, who explains Amazon's philosophy regarding sellers on its site.
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eBay Changes Are Unpopular with Sellers, Survey Shows
While blogs, boards and social networking sites are lit up with angst from sellers over eBay changes to feedback and policies, AuctionBytes tried to quantify sellers' reactions by polling readers. Over 1,600 readers took our survey, you can read the results in today's issue.
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Online Auctions a Financial and Emotional Aid for Heirs (Part 1)
What do you do with a loved-one's possessions after they've passed on? Jan Perry tackles this painful dilemma in a multi-part series that will help all of us who face such a loss.
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First Item Sold Online: Spiderman Comics and an Old Hearse
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 Allen, who sold his Spiderman collection, and Alma, who sold a hearse-turned-party vehicle!
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
Needed: Beta Testers for new online auction site; Using blogs to market your business; RocketPlace conference launches February 28th - all this and MORE in our This & That section!
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Collector's Corner: Polaroid
Collector's Corner Editor Michele Alice took a look what Polaroid's recent announcement means for collectors. Take a look at this snapshot view of an innovative company whose heyday is long gone.
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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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