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EcommerceBytes-Update, Number 237 - April 19, 2009 - ISSN 1528-6703
This & That: Online Auction Roundup
1) eBay Alternatives News Roundup
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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Atomic Mall is having a sidewalk sale this weekend (link). Wigix has officially launched its eBay Import Tool (link), and Bonanzle added Tracking & Reporting features (link). Etsy reported that members bought $12 million of goods in March (link)
2) Online Auctions on Craigslist
By Ina Steiner
Craigbid is a free utility that allows you to manage bids for something you've posted on Craigslist. The service provides a special link to include in your listing. "As the bids roll in, you can be notified of new bids as they come in and communicate with bidders. When the auction closes and all the bids are in, you can select and notify the winner via email." Note that craigbid.org is not affiliated with craigslist.org.
Link to Craigbid
3) Academic Survey on Sniping
By Ina Steiner
Some university researchers are studying bidding behavior in online auctions. The survey is located here and will take 3-5 minutes to complete.
4) Artprice's Art Market Trends 2008
By Ina Steiner
The art market fell victim to the spreading global economic and financial crisis last fall, according to Artprice. Exactly when and why did the meltdown occur? Artprice says its annual art market report for 2008 answers these questions and provides insights into likely developments through 2009. Download the entire document in PDF format (free of charge).
5) Intuit's Small-Business Competition
By Ina Steiner
Entrepreneurs are sharing stories about their successes and challenges as part of Intuit's Small Business United Grant Competition. They are competing to win up to $30,000. The Small Business United Grant Competition remains open for submissions until April 24. A panel of judges will evaluate 50 finalists, based on quality, creativity and ratings from the public.
Link to more information
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