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AB-U Issue #224 - October 05, 2008.
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From the Editor
Read the AuctionBytes editorial to catch up on important news for online sellers: eBay's new ban on checks and money orders and other important online-payment news; boycotts taking toll on eBay; and a preview of today's issue.
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On Bonanzle Marketplace, Simplicity Sells
What can a video game teach you about creating an ecommerce marketplace? Bill Harding learned from his experience as one of the developers of The Sims for the Game Boy Advance that simplicity combined with social engagement would be welcomed by online buyers and sellers. Greg Holden sat down with Harding to find out why sellers are buzzing about the Bonanzle marketplace.
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DepositNow Lets Sellers Speed Check-Processing Time
Imagine a service that lets you deposit your checks and money orders into your bank account without leaving your office. DepositNow lets merchants do just that, saving online sellers the hassle of daily trips to the bank.
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First Item Sold Online: Brad Pitt and a Native American Bolo Tie
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. What do Brad Pitt and a Native American bolo tie have in common? They are behind today's First Item Sold Online stories!
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
AB's Advertising & Ephemera Forums get a new mod; DYMO offers a postage printing solution; eBay holds workshop on selling with paperless payments - all this and MORE in our This & That column!
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Collector's Corner: Hummel Figurines
Bavarian-born Berta Hummel was a first class artist who chose the life of a nun, teaching art to children. She put her talent to work in other ways when Goebel licensed the rights to her art to create the now famous Hummel figurines. Michele Alice tells us more and points to useful resources for the collector in today's Collector's Corner column.
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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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