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May31
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I'll round out the month of May with some link love to Goofy Auctions. This site is hilarious. Dave, The Goofy Professor, who is also an eBay seller, takes charge of broadcasting the goofiest auctions he can find on eBay. Goofy uctions showcases all the weird, offbeat, and totally bizarre listings on eBay. Most of them are oddly shaped food products. Freaks of nature, if you will. Some listings include: Mutant Twin Banana Piece of Wood Shaped Like New Jersey  Cheeto Shaped Like a Boot Cereal Nugget that Looks Like ET And my personal favorite: Fed Up Wife Selling Home Cooked Meals to Pay for Divorce I wonder if I should start looking more closely at Cheetos, popcorn, and rocks.
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May31
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I was helping a fellow eBay seller with a Paypal issue this week, and learned about an actual contact person at Paypal who can help with disputes. The information was posted on a thread on the eBay Power Seller's Board....
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May30
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eBay has scheduled a member workshop on June 4 at 1 PM Pacific time. The workshop will provide information regarding techniques for making your shipping process more efficient and cost effective. I plan to attend this one. Sometimes I feel...
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Golf, or polo style shirts are a men's wardrobe staple. Men wear them to the office, as casual sportswear, around the house for every day wear, and of course, to play golf. Golf shirts have been the core product in...
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One question I see again and again on my eBay groups and forums is, "How can I get my inventory cheaper to increase my profit?" If you are buying new items to sell, one way to save significantly is to...
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May29
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More problems with eBay sellers. Some are just wonderful, some are absolutely atrocious. Here is another story of an eBay seller I did business with this week. Notice the apathy, lack of professionalism, and outright rudeness of this eBay seller.1) Purchased item on May...
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May28
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Little things bug me - like photos on eBay that aren't up to par. I've sold over 15,000 items on eBay, most of them clothing. I just think that if you are putting your item in front of millions of...
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Corrrect me if my interpretation is wrong. On eBay's Announcement Board on May 19, this statement (along with others not discussed here) was released by John McDonald, Sr. Director of eBay Trust and Safety:Updated Links PolicyStarting in July, an updated...
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May27
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eBay announced today some changes regarding its picture hosting service. The changes will make uploading pictures "easier and more reliable and improve the quality of images on your listings."In a nutshell, here is what is new:The standard uploader is now the default...
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My friend and colleague Jenny How has posted a comprehensive list of "50 Strategies for Boosting Your Online Sales." I'd like to elaborate on two of her points - underpromise and overdeliver. What does this mean anyway?It means that you shouldn't...
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May25
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The latest rage in laptop computers has made its way to eBay. The Eee (triple e) notebook computer by ASUS is showing up on eBay for a starting price of $299.00.If you aren’t familiar with the Eee notebook computer, it...
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May24
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DSW Shoe Warehouse is a retail shoe seller with stores across the United States. They offer upscale, name brand, and designer shoes at a discounted price. Among the brands carried in DSW stores are Merrell, Nike, Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman,...
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May 19 was a big day for eBay sellers. Not necessarily a good one. The new feedback system was implemented - sellers can no longer leave negative or neutral feedback for buyers. I've already been slammed. I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee...
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May20
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One way to separate yourself from the competition on eBay is to create a brand identity. You can do this by having a custom storefront made specifically for your business.Angie and Melanie, the owners of Auction Add-Ons, are both eBay Stores...
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Selling on the internet is becoming more and more competitive. More people have access to the internet than ever. More sellers are entering the marketplace. More baby boomers are looking for an additional income stream when facing retirement. More women are looking...
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May18
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I have a habit of reporting eBay sellers for excessive shipping charges. I was looking through listings this morning for grocery coupons - my two teenagers are about to be home for the summer so let's just say I am...
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May17
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As an eBay consultant, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, "Where can I find things to sell on eBay?" Inventory is all around you - if you know where to look.Before attempting to sell anything on...
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May16
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As eBay continues to change its policies and regulations, more and more alternatives are popping up in cyberspace. A new and interesting alternative is Auction Addict. The site is composed of a mixture of internet giants such as Overstock.com, WalMart.com,...
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May14
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The new feedback calculation structure begins on May 19 on the eBay US site. Sellers will only be able to leave positive feedback for buyers, yet buyers can leave positive, neutral, or negative feedback for sellers. It has already begun...
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May12
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Tuesday, May 13 at 1 PM (Pacific time), eBay will hold a workshop titled, "Turning Unhappy Customers into Loyal Buyers." The workshop will be hosted by Jerad Schempp, COO of Certified Solution Provider HostedSupport. Learn how to turn uncomfortable and...
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May10
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I couldn't pass this one up. A fellow eBay seller sent me this eBay listing for "11 nude and semi-nude Barbies and other dolls." I had a good laugh and couldn't pass up this opportunity to share this hilarious listing...
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May 8
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Ever wonder where all that misdirected (lost) baggage from airlines goes? Scottsboro, Alabama - The Unclaimed Baggage Center. This warehouse has been featured as a shopper's haven on the Today Show, CNN, and in the Wall Street Journal. Unclaimed Baggage...
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May 6
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Please join me and best selling author, educator, and speaker, Janelle Elms' on Janelle's talk radio program, "Ask the Power Sellers." The broadcast takes place May 7, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. You can enter your question about finding success on...
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May 3
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On May 12, Americans will enjoy another rate increase from the USPS (as if the gas price increases aren't enough to keep us happy). The good news is that sellers who print their postage online will still enjoy a disount....
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