From the Editor
Read the AuctionBytes editorial to catch up on important news for online sellers. Read the editor's views on current events, including a former eBay employee's thoughts on the company's current direction. Also, get a preview of today's issue: the exclusive details of ProPay's eAuction payment service for eBay sellers; an interview with Bruce Hershenson of eMoviePoster.com; and more!
ProPay Reveals Details of New PayPal Alternative on eBay
If you sell on eBay.com, you must offer an electronics payment method, and you are limited to three: PayPal, ProPay, or your own merchant credit card account. ProPay revealed the details of its new eAuction accounts in an AuctionBytes exclusive! Get the full details so you can make an informed decision about the payment methods you accept on eBay.
eMoviePoster.com Founder Talks about Decision to Leave eBay
Bruce Hershenson was an eBay success story, racking up 75,203 feedback under the User ID emovieposter.com since March 1998. But Bruce left the marketplace completely this year and now runs his auction business on his own website at eMoviePoster.com. AuctionBytes checked in with Bruce to see why a PowerSeller who had done $20 million in business on eBay, would leave, and how his auction business is faring now that he's on his own. He's got some strong opinions about eBay's current direction, and shares them in this exclusive interview.
First Item Sold Online: cMarket Charity and an eBay Business
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 Alex Durant, who used cMarket to produce a charity auction for Share Our Strength, and Crystal Brooks, whose husband's eBay purchases turned her into an eBay seller!
This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
USPS goes green; Raising more money with fundraising auction events; New England Fan Experience convention in November - all this and MORE in our This & That column!
Collector's Corner: Flashlights
It's time flashlights got their time in the limelight! Collector's Corner Editor Michele Alice delves into the world of the flashlight, and you'll never look at another the same way again.
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.
Discussion Forums
Have a question about buying or selling online? Want to get marketing or technical advice? AuctionBytes Discussion Forums are the place to come to get answers to your questions and get advice! Great tips - a refreshing change! Discussions going on right now!
eBay Drop-Off Stores
AuctionBytes has created a consignment resource page. We've put together a chart of eBay drop-off stores and have links to articles and resources to learn more about consignment selling, the latest trend in the online auction industry!
Marketing Inserts Sellers! Create custom flyers to add to your auction packages. Simply fill in and print out! GREAT for marketing yourself to your buyers!
AuctionBytes Bookshelf A guide to some of the best books and reports for online auction buyers and sellers! Compiled by Ina Steiner, Editor of AuctionBytes.
