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AB-U Issue #231 - January 18, 2009.
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From the Editor
Read the AuctionBytes editorial to catch up on important news for online sellers. Learn about a new guide to using Twitter to market your online retail business, and find out why Google's Page Rank 5 rating of EveryPlaceISell.com is good news to merchants!
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New Law May Prove Taxing for PayPal and for eBay Sellers
Online merchants face many challenges in running their business, and taxes and cash flow are top concerns. A new law will require payment card processors and third-party settlement organizations to report eBay sellers' and online merchants' transactions to the IRS beginning in 2011. Sellers have had many questions about the new law and have also wondered about certain PayPal practices around credit checks and holding payments. We checked in with PayPal and with an attorney in the payments field to learn more about these issues.
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Babylon Mall Owner Uses Personal Touch in Vintage-Clothing Marketplace
Babylon Mall took a fresh approach to satisfying the needs of online sellers (and buyers). Founder Deb Whitten created a specialized site catering to sellers of vintage clothing and offers a flat monthly fee and personalized customer service. The small custom site (there are only 30 unique sellers) seems well suited for shoppers looking for vintage fashion items rather than today's mass-produced clothing and accessories. Just like vintage clothing and accessories, Babylon Mall stands out for being unique.
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First Item Sold Online: Hollywood Mementos
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 John whose first eBay sale was a "Hollywood" experience!
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
StartupNation Looking for Top Mom-Run Businesses; Annual Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day; A tool to help with eBay Customer Communication - All this & MORE in our This & That column!
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Collector's Corner: Vintage Greeting Cards
Collector's Corner Editor Michele Alice takes us all the way back to the 1830s on her tour of the world of greeting cards from the collector's viewpoint. A little bit of history, some advice on storage, and links to helpful resources to learn more complete Michele's look at vintage greeting cards.
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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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