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Feb29
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Just announced - eBay listing promotion for March 1-2. Two days only. Price reduction on several listing upgrades including gallery plus, value pack, and picture pack. If you are listing an item for auction on the Sell Your Item form, you will see the discounted price while you complete the listing process. If you are using another method, such as relisting an item or sending an item to auction from store inventory, you will see the discounted price on your statement. Get more info on this weekend's eBay promo. 
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Feb29
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Adding video to your eBay listings can help market your product, make your buyers feel more comfortable about the product, or demonstrate how a new product works. Also, you can show your buyers the product from all 360 degrees rather...
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Feb28
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eBay sellers are becoming more and more concerned about how buyers' ratings will affect their DSR (detailed seller rating). As eBay moves towards prioritizing search results based on DSR scores, I've heard sellers discussing how they can beat the system,...
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Feb26
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If you are selling on eBay, no doubt you are uploading a lot of images within your listings, and on the gallery. (Since gallery is now free, there is no reason not to use it.) Here is a great trick...
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Feb24
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Randy Smythe had an interesting discussion on his Blog Utopia this week. The title of the post was, "Why do sellers stay on eBay?" Randy set up the post in survey format, providing some answers, and asking open ended questions.The...
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Feb17
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Unless you have been under a rock lately, you are well aware of the recent fee changes and feedback structure change on eBay. You are also aware of the boycott this week as many sellers and buyers will boycott eBay in...
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Feb16
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With all of the negativity surrounding eBay lately since their fee change and feedback structure announcements, I wanted to share this inspiring story about how eBay was part of one young man's amazing success story....
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Feb13
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Many people who sell on eBay are considered "hobby sellers" - they sell in their spare time, as entertainment, or as a hobby. These are the sellers that will be hurt the worst by eBay's recently announced fee changes.1) eBay...
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Feb 8
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I've been receiving a lot of questions from eBay sellers who are looking for other venues to sell in the wake of the new eBay fees and feedback system. Here is a list of options. Keep in mind that these...
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Feb 6
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Another item to add to your list of items to look for a thrift stores and garage sales - Griswold cast iron skillets and cookware. These pieces are true vintage and you may even have them in your home right...
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Feb 3
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The word on the street is that sellers will boycott eBay during the week of Feb 18-25, the week the new fee changes are instituted. Read the official thread on the eBay forum "Seller Central," and sign your name to...
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The domain name Montana.com is for sale on eBay. The auction ends February 4 at 9:55 AM PST. As of this writing, the auction price is $150,100. Before you get out your debit card, take look at the seller, montanadomains. The...
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By now, everyone has heard that beginning in May, sellers will only be able to leave positive feedback for buyers. No negatives, no neutrals. The worst a seller can do is leave nothing. Even eBay's Griff isn't quite sure what to...
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Feb 2
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American Girl Doll Company, owned by Mattel, creates collectible dolls and accessories for girls ages 3 - 12. The concept behind American Girl is to educate, inspire, and empower young girls through their dolls and the stories behind the dolls....
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On January 17, the US Postal Service announced that a new flat rate Priority Mail box will be available on March 3. The box will hold 50% more than the current largest Priority Mail box and will cost $12.95 to ship...
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Have you considered selling digital items such as eBooks or mp3 files on eBay? Selling digital items allows your store to operate without much seller involvement. Simply set up your listings, code the item as a digital download, and enter...
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If the Weight Watchers diet plan didn't work for you, and you invested money in a cookbook, you may want to look at selling it on eBay. Vintage or modern, Weight Watchers cookbooks can bring a high price on eBay.Specifically,...
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With all the chaos surrounding the new fee structure and feedback changes, I haven't had a chance to mention the new Power Seller Fee Discount Program. According to the eBay Announcements page, beginning in April, Power Sellers will begin receiving final value...
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Feb 1
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In the past few days since the feedback change announcement, the eBay groups and forums have been sheer chaos. Sellers are literally freaking out over the change, which will strip eBay sellers of the ability to leave negative or neutral...
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I am a Yankee Candle fanatic. Sometimes I go into the Yankee Candle store at the mall just to smell the candles. My favorite is Storm Watch, which was discontinued last year. I happened to be in a Hallmark store one...
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According to a discussion on the eBay Forums called "The Soapbox," sellers are organizing a strike for the week of February 18-25. This coincides with the date that the new fees become effective, February 20. In the discussion thread, sellers...
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Are you keeping track of all of your eBay expenses so that you can deduct them when preparing your income taxes? If you track these expenses all year long, you will be amazed at how much all of the little...
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The word on my eBay groups and forums today is, "Do I bother working on my eBay store this weekend with Superbowl Sunday? Will anyone even be on eBay to buy anything?" My answer, "Absolutely!" 1) Not everyone watches the...
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