From the Editor
The Editor announces a brand new "Letters to the Editor" blog from AuctionBytes, reviews last week's major announcements from eBay, and shares the results of our request for stories on how sellers use social marketing sites like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and blogs to drive traffic and boost their online sales - find out who will receive an autographed copy of Guy Kawasaki's book, "Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition."
Virtual Tag Sales Take Off at Tagsellit.com
What's more fun than the thrill of the hunt at a garage sale? That same thrill at an online garage sale, of course! Getting rid of "junk" is cheap and easy using Tagsellit.com, and shoppers can experience the thrill of hunting for treasures without waiting for the weekend. Tagsellit.com has some features that are missing from more established sites like Craigslist and eBay, and it offers sellers the chance to pitch their wares to yardsalers looking to get their shopping "fix" from the comfort of home.
netSpray: Harnessing Social Networking to Sell Online
netSpray lets anyone easily create product listings and post them across the web to take advantage of the social networking phenomenon. Sellers can use netSpray's portable widget on Craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, blogs and on their own websites. netSpray users can also act as affiliates - selling other people's products - or sellers can encourage others to sell their products for a commission.
First Item Sold Online: Handmade Tshirts, Paint and Dollars!
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 Marta and Carl, sellers who tackled the challenges of selling on eBay in unique ways.
This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
Win a $1,000 eBay Shopping Spree; eBay Alternative News Roundup; Sniping service eSnipe Launches Blog - all this in our This & That column!
Collector's Corner: Schleich Toys for Everyone
No matter your passion, Schleich seems to have a toy figurine to appeal to everyone ranging from pets and farm animals to Smurfs, Snoopy and Muppets! Collector's Corner columnist Michele Alice reveals the amazing prices some of these little critters can fetch at auction.
AuctionBytes Soundoff: Letters from Readers
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From feedback to payment services, from fees to posting policies, AuctionBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. And be sure to follow the new AuctionBytes "Letters to the Editor" blog!
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.
