From the Editor
Survey results, a new radio program for online sellers, and eBay kicks off its new holiday marketing campaign - read today's editorial to learn more.
You Can't Take It with You: PayPal and Estate Planning
Most of us have probably read horror stories about online sellers becoming hospitalized or dying and leaving their family without any clue as to how to run their business. It behooves you to have a plan and share it with your loved ones, but what about access to your financial accounts in such cases? In "You Can't Take It with You," Barbara Weltman finds out what happens to your PayPal account if something happens to you!
TIAS.com - A Virtual Antiques Mall for Collectors & Connoisseurs
In today's column, Greg Holden talks to Phil Davies of TIAS.com, a site for antiques and collectibles aficionados. Similar to RubyLane and GoAntiques, TIAS allows sellers to set up storefronts in its virtual antiques mall. It may be hard to believe, but TIAS.com turns 15 years old next year - and Greg probes for clues on this popular website's longevity.
First Item Sold Online: Pre-Amtrak China, or, 'the Railroad Plate Story'
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 Dennis whose keen eye at a real life auction led to a jackpot online.
AuctionBytes This & That Roundup:
eBay Radio goes "in-house"; A new radio network for online merchants launches; Updates on the UK postal strike; A tool for listing on multiple marketplaces - all this and MORE in our This & That column!
Collector's Corner: Lesher Dollars
Today, Collector's Corner editor Michele Alice takes us back to the days of the Wild, Wild West with her story of an unusual man with an unusual "do it yourself" plan for currency. If you've never heard of Lesher dollars, read on - their rarity makes them worth a fortune!
AuctionBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor
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.
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.
