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AB-U Issue #235 - March 15, 2009.
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From the Editor
Read the AuctionBytes editorial to catch up on important news for online sellers, including news of regulation that would limit online auctions in the state of Kentucky, and a great new feature of EveryPlaceISell.com called Tweet Deals! Plus, you won't want to miss the news coming out of eBay's Analyst Day held on Wednesday.
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eBay Reveals News and Strategy at Analyst Day
eBay delivered a broad overview of its business to analysts on Wednesday and gave them a 3-year outlook on its eBay, PayPal and Skype businesses. Will eBay be going back to its roots, or does it plan to become a shopping portal? Get the scoop along with some news coming out of eBay's Analyst Day and links to more in-depth reporting.
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eBay Considers PayPal Loyalty Program
eBay surveyed users on a new PayPal Loyalty Program that gives top buyers special features and benefits, including enhanced buyer protection, enhanced customer support and even a members-only event featuring new products, speakers and discounts. While we shouldn't jump to conclusions over a survey, it gives insight into eBay's current thinking.
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Print Ads Still Make an Impression for Online Sellers
Should online sellers consider advertising in print publications? Greg Holden digs into this issue to find out if and when it makes sense to expand your marketing program to the offline world.
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First Item Sold Online: Montgomery Ward Telephoto Lens
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 Juli who took a chance on a yard-sale castoff and discovered the thrill of being on the receiving end of snipe-bidding on eBay!
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Collector's Corner: Collectible Cookbooks/Cook Books
You don't have to like cooking in order to enjoy cookery books! Older cookbooks provide great entertainment value and can provide a peek into the world of yesterday's culture - even fashion can be observed through the photos and illustrations of the homemakers they were designed to serve. Michele Alice takes a look what cookbook collectors are seeking and what you should be looking for at yard sales in today's Collector's Corner.
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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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