Selling on eBay
How to make money in the online marketplace.
EBay, Alternative Site Holiday Resources for Sellers
[November 19, 2008] This week eBay alternatives get ready for holiday shoppers, while HammerTap
offers a free Webinar to help eBay sellers prepare for seasonal sales. Plus, WidgetBucks launches Santa-themed widgets.
eBay and Alternative Site News, Tools and Trends
[November 12, 2008] This week we take a look at phpAuction XL Premium 4.0 features, bidCal — a
free calendar alert tool for eBay and Auctiva's BuyShield widget. Plus, find out what items you should be stocking in your eBay or alternative Web storefront to cash in on Holiday 2008 sales.
eBay Glitches to Cause Grinchy Holiday Selling Season?
[November 7, 2008] EBay insider Ina Steiner explains why eBayers are scrambling to optimize their listings with limited information about Best Match criteria and historic sales data — less than ideal conditions as we head into the holiday shopping season.
Doing Business on eBay Alternative for a Buck a Month
[November 5, 2008] Online vendors listing on The SOC Exchange pay just one dollar a month or $10 a year to sell, with no other fees. Plus, eBay security updates.
eBay: Cool Competitors, Antique Aid, Hot Holiday Gifts
[October 29, 2008] Get a sneak peek of eBay competitor 4Sale4Now, opening Saturday, iTaggit helps antique sellers and we introduce our new eBay and Auction Alternatives Dictionary. Plus, eBay's list of "Most Prized, Despised" gifts on wish lists this year.
EBay Alternatives Gear Up for Growth
[October 22, 2008] This week in eBay alternative news Etsy gets new hardware and Bonanzle offers optional membership plans. Meanwhile, on eBay, the new policy prohibiting paper payments takes effect.
EBay Competitor Launches Storefronts, Affiliate Plans
[October 22, 2008] Wigix, an eBay alternative that provides a price-matching method for buying and selling goods online, today announced new storefronts and affiliate plans.
eBay Expecting Weak Fourth Quarter
[October 17, 2008] The online auction and e-commerce giant said it expects a much weaker fourth quarter, largely due to a drop-off in consumer spending.
Phishing Attacks Net 5,000 Stolen eBay Accounts
[October 15, 2008] This week in eBay news we report on a phishing scam and offer tips for protecting your account data. Plus, highlights of the Feedback revision policy.
eBay Insider Ina Steiner: Big Retailers to Glut eBay Market?
[October 8, 2008] In a move dubbed "Operation Catalog," eBay may strike deals with mega-retailers, allowing them to upload their catalogs to the site, while paying no or lower fees than competing PowerSellers.
eBay Cuts Jobs, Buys Bill Me Later
[October 6, 2008] EBay is cutting its work force by 10 percent and will spend over $1 billion to buy companies that handle payments and classifieds.
eBay Watch: Where Have All the Google Results Gone?
[October 1, 2008] This week bloggers speculate about the apparent lack of Google search results and Canadian sellers clash with eBay over the new media shipping policy. Plus, new Web shop and auction alternative offerings.
eBay Alternative Action: Resources, Launches, Updates
[September 24, 2008] This week we discuss what the phrase 'eBay Alternatives' encompasses and highlight the latest news and launches from the constantly growing alternative space.
eBiz Briefs: eBay Layoffs, Mick Jagger Rocks the Roundtable
[September 19, 2008] This week eBay dominates headlines with rumors of layoffs and speculation about jettisoning StumbleUpon. Plus, proving he indeed leaves no stone unturned, Mick Jagger struts his stuff in the name of e-commerce.
eBay Watch: Hot Holiday Trends
[September 17, 2008] This week eBay implements its new fixed price listing and final value
fees, WhatDoISell.com offers hot holiday trends and eBay expert Skip McGrath talks about the future of eBay in his new book.
eBay Watch: E-Payment Policy, Four eBay Alternatives
[September 3, 2008] This week we summarize eBay's workshop designed to help sellers adjust to electronic-only payments and review eBay's policy requiring sellers to specify shipping in listings.
Plus, we highlight four alternative selling sites.
eBay Finagles Fixed-Price and Final Value Fees, Cuts Paper Payments
[August 20, 2008] EBay cuts fixed-price listing fees, but some categories have higher final value fees. Also, new media shipping
charge limits and tougher DSR minimums. Plus, the auction giant
plans to eliminate paper payments.
eBay Biz: Motor Fees Change, iPhone Apps, Alternative Sites
[August 20, 2008] EBay to lower motor insertion fees but increase charges for
successful listings, sellers say no to new merchandising module, and iPhone updates. Plus, we take a look at three new eBay alternatives.
eBay Briefs: Category Updates, Court Battles Ensue
[August 13, 2008] EBay announces plans to roll best match out on Motors and the company introduces major changes in Electronics and Jewelry categories. Meanwhile, court appeals and rulings on policing counterfeits keep coming. Plus, ReplyManager offers e-mail management for sellers.
