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Auctionbytes-Update, Number 211 - March 16, 2008 - ISSN 1528-6703
This & That: Online Auction Roundup
1) New Inflatable Packaging Machine
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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The Mini Pak'r-Air Cushion Machine lets you make air pillows for packing products. The 13-pound machine is table-top size and produces six different air cushions, depending on the type of film used. Available in North America for $1,799.
http://www.fpintl.com/MINIPAKR-MAIN.html
2) New USPS Postal Rates Effective May 12, 2008
By Ina Steiner
The USPS published its new rates going into effect on May 12, 2008. For the first time, pricing includes commercial volume and contract prices, rebates, online price reductions, and other new incentives. Priority Mail will have an average 3.5 percent savings for customers who use electronic postage or meet other requirements. See new postage rates online.
http://www.usps.com/prices
3) eBay Live Opens Conference Registration
By Ina Steiner
eBay is holding its annual eBay Live conference for buyers and sellers in Chicago in June. Registration is now open.
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200803141408272.html
4) eBay backlash: 5 sellers who ditched it
By Ina Steiner
An interesting article from Fortune Small Business about five sellers who have successfully left eBay.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fsb/0802/gallery.ex_ebay_sellers.fsb/index.html
5) Facebook App from GetItNext.com
By Ina Steiner
GetItNext has launched an application for Facebook that lets people "brag, share and chat about their stuff."
http://www.facebook.com/applications/i_want_that/19610877544
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