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AB-U Issue #214 - May 04, 2008.
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From the Editor
Read the AuctionBytes editorial to catch up on important news for online sellers.
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Upcoming Licensing Hearing Could Impact Many eBay Sellers
Pennsylvania is telling eBay consignment sellers to get an auctioneer's license, or else! The agency responsible for issuing licenses to auctioneers is holding a hearing to decide the fate of one "drop-off" consignment storeowner, Barry Fallon. If he loses his case, it will have repercussions for all eBay sellers in the state. Learn more about what's at stake in this groundbreaking case.
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Bidnapper Sniping Expands Beyond eBay
Sniping has a long history on eBay, but one service has expanded sniping beyond the auction giant to smaller and more diverse auction sites. Who knew this controversial practice was spreading around the Internet and around the world!
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First Item Sold Online: Seller Saves the Day for School Play
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 Doug, who went above and beyond the call of duty to make a little girl happy.
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
Meet the Kovels on MySpace; Wigix launches a trading site; Boxaroo eases selling on eBay - all this and MORE in our This & That section!
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Collector's Corner: Thimbles
Thimbles serve a utilitarian function, but can also be tiny works of art, or serve as advertisements or souvenirs. These treasures with a history extending back to ancient times were even immortalized in the modern Monopoly game. Learn more about thimbles and the digitabulists who collect them.
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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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