Ebay and other online auction powerselling tips and information

I've heard people complain about eBay and I hear people who rave about it as well. Personally, I like Amazon better. Everything seems to be so organized and I like how they present the products and the reviews that go along with them. I'm actually a bit surprised to learn how many other alternatives there are. I must make it a point to explore some of them soon. Thanks for sharing!

Hi, Jay. Thanks for visiting. In your opinion, how do Amazon fees compare to eBay fees? How do you feel about Amazon setting the shipping fees for its sellers? Your input is appreciated!

Thanks for sharing this list. Some I knew of, others I'll definitely check out.

One of my major issues with sites like Amazon or even Half.com, which I've also considered, is that there is a wait time for Sellers to receive payment for items sold. Effectively, an item sells, the buyer pays and the seller ships (out of their own pocket) only to have to wait to be "paid" by the site according to their payment schedule. I've read where new sellers with Amazon can expect that initial wait period to be between 30 and 45 days. For me, that's too much like waiting for a paycheck from an employer. I just don't like the feel of it. Meanwhile, the buyer has received their item, as has the site it was sold on (which is also collecting interest on all monies held by them during this "wait" period), but the seller must wait; And, this, AFTER shelling out money for shipping which, as Suzanne stated, is sometimes set by the site and not necessarily the actual best shipping price. I've tried to reason that I may sell more on these sites by broadening my horizons, but I've yet to get comfortable enough with this system to actual list anything on either of them.

Ebay may not be the only auction site out there and they certainly have their share of fee hikes; but for me, when I weigh it all out, they're still the best option despite the drawbacks.

Great info - I personally will buy occasionally on Ebay but NEVER sell anything again.
Now I do most of my business on a good quality eBay alternative site called www.plunderhere.com. Seems very busy and a really nice forum. I am not used to getting any customer service from Ebay sso this is very refreshing.

I've switched to www.wild4comics.com from ebay for selling my comics. It's got no cost.

Craigslist is free

Your article is timely. I also am looking at other sites. I haven't picked a favorite yet, but the ones you mention are definitely in the running.

I am also considering Ebid.net, Wagglepop, Webidz, Ubid, Blujay, Bidz.com, and more. I have a list of sites on my blog at:
http://betsyanne.blogspot.com/2008/04/big-list-of-auction-sites.html

I hope you like it! :-)

the following aites are great free to list and free stores for up to 500 items www.overnightauctions.net and www.overnightauctions.com you have to check them out

http://auction.ekarobar.com is also an auction website that i found.

theres a new site where you can sell everithing and its free!!!without commisions visit: http://universal.yakey.com/affsignup.php?pid=e8efc4cb

Me again. Here is a site where you can check and see which alternative auction sites are biggest, and how Ebay and other sites stack up.

The site figures are updated every hour.

Here it is:
http://www.powersellersunite.com/auctionsitewatch.php

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I had forgotten all about Ioffer.I just went and logged into my old account there and posted a few items. Thanks for the reminder

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