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EcommerceBytes-Update, Number 233 - February 15, 2009 - ISSN 1528-6703
This & That: Online Auction Roundup
1) Toy Collector Launches ToyPedia Catalog
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.) Online fraud has become widespread, and you should think twice before giving private information or User IDs and passwords to any third party.
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Toy Collector's new project, ToyPedia, will attempt to catalog every toy ever produced in every variant. ToyPedia will operate as a wiki, and no specialized qualifications are required in order to contribute. ToyPedia will allow users to filter and view content by criteria, such as manufacturer (i.e. Dinky Toys, Steiff), subject (i.e. Circus Toys, Napoleonic Figures), and type of model (i.e. models of Ferrari cars from any toy manufacturer). The software is designed to allow easy reversal of edits if a mistake creeps in, and there will be experts on hand to correct any obvious errors.
Link to ToyPedia
2) ShipRush Workshop on Saving Money with Shipping
By Ina Steiner
ShipRush by Z-Firm is hosting a workshop to share tips on how to utilize its shipping software to save money and time with First Class Mail and Ground Shipping. "Saving $ When Shipping - Are you getting the most out of First Class Mail? Plus, Cost Effective Ground Shipping!" takes place on February 19, 2009 at 11:00AM PST on the eBay Workshop Board
Link to workshop page
3) StartupNation Launches Elevator Pitch Contest
By Ina Steiner
StartupNation has launched the 2009 Elevator Pitch contest to recognize the next great business ideas and entrepreneurs worthy of funding. Winning entrepreneurs will receive a pre-arranged one-hour presentation to top tier investors, a Toshiba Pro S300 laptop, and a one-year GoToMeeting account. Contestants interested in competing in the contest can submit a video pitch, the deasline is March 20, 2009.
Link to contest page
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