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Monday, May 30
eBay Australia: Iimportant Clarification for Australian eBay Sellers Registered for the GST
by
SSB
on May 30, 2005 09:52PM (PDT)
eBay sellers in Australia must comply with the eBay Australia's new policy regarding taxes. Businesses with an annual turnover rate exceeding AU$50,000 are required to register for the government's Goods and Services Tax (GST). eBay is requiring all eBay Au sellers registered for and paying the GST, to include the tax in the price of the item from the time it is listed more »
Sunday, May 29
Disabled Online Users Association (DOUA)
by
SSB
on May 29, 2005 08:41AM (PDT)
"Our goal at DOUA is to help the differently-abled become self-sufficient and independent. If you're disabled and would like to start your own online business, we can help." -- Marjie Smith, Founder and Executive Director. Volunteers and Sponsors needed, too! more »
Saturday, May 28
eBags Big Sale On CamelBak Bags & 10% Off & Free Ship Offer Ends 5/30!
by
SSB
on May 28, 2005 05:23PM (PDT)
Memorial Day Sale, now until Midnight on 5/30. Extra savings on CamelBak bags and check out Diaper Dude bags! Free Shipping on orders over $25 and an extra 10% off. more »
Baby Lulu Resource To "Name That Line"
by
SSB
on May 28, 2005 09:20AM (PDT)
Whether you are an avid Baby Lulu seller on eBay, or you stumble across a piece now and then, this new service is a "must have" for your Favorites list. more »
Thursday, May 26
PayPal Seller Protection Will Soon Include Some International Addresses
by
SSB
on May 26, 2005 06:52PM (PDT)
PayPal will be enhancing the Seller Protection Policy to include some international confirmed addresses. Seller Protection policy can get tricky, so be sure to read the information on the website carefully. Here is the original announcement: more »
Tuesday, May 24
"The Perils of Bid Cancelling on eBay" By Mark O'Neill
by
SSB
on May 24, 2005 10:29AM (PDT)
Have you ever been outbid, and then went on looking for the same item to bid on or decided to just forget it? This is an iteresting article by Mark O'Neill about how you can get into a sticky position, if you've been outbid, and the seller decides to cancel the bid that outbid you! more »
First Time Sellers (US): Get 3 Free Listings and Gallery Upgrades From May 24-26
by
SSB
on May 24, 2005 09:17AM (PDT)
Take advantage of this special! Try your hand at selling on eBay and get the insertion fees and Gallery upgrades for your first three listings free! more »
Saturday, May 21
Coming Soon--Changes to eBay's Invoice and View Account Status pages
by
SSB
on May 21, 2005 04:09PM (PDT)
eBay is making changes to your invoices and account status page to make iit easier for sellers who have subscribed to eBay products (for example, Selling Manager), to find information on fees and corresponding credits for their subscriptions in their monthly invoices and in their View Account Status pages in My eBay. more »
Online Workshop for Store Referral Credit Program on May 26
by
SSB
on May 21, 2005 04:04PM (PDT)
Please join the eBay Stores Team to learn more about the Store Referral Credit program and discuss the improvements that were recently made more »
Gymboree Sale! Up to 40% Off and Free S/H on $75 or more!
by
SSB
on May 21, 2005 03:50PM (PDT)
Tropical Paradise, Bonjour Provence, Spring Fun, Let's Go Camping, Rainforest Adventure and MORE on sale. more »
Sunday, May 15
Watermarking Your Photos with Paint Shop Pro
by
SSB
on May 15, 2005 05:22PM (PDT)
After lots of searching, this is the easiest tutorial I've found on how to make a raised (embossed), transparent watermark on your photo in Paint Shop Pro (PSP), to make it more difficult for other sellers to steal your photos.
This tutorial is for PSP 5; however, I have applied it to PSP 7 and 9. I've been told it's easy to adapt to PhotoShop also. more »
New & Improved Terapeak for eBay. Know Your Business!
by
SSB
on May 15, 2005 05:21PM (PDT)
Terapeak new and improved service will help you grow your eBay business! Need to save time on research? Want knowledge that improves sales? Interested in getting more bids? Trying to find your eBay niche? Looking for products that will sell? Want to know what's hot right now? Check out Terapeak!
more »
eBay Member-To-Member Emails Changing. How will this affect you?
by
SSB
on May 15, 2005 05:21PM (PDT)
Due to changes being made by email service providers to combat spam and spoof, eBay has changed the FROM address of member to member messages (Ask Seller A Question, Contact eBay Member, Reply to Question, etc.) to comply with emerging sender authentication standards and ensure delivery of these important messages into the inbox. more »
Change to eBay Stores Logo. Take a Peek!
by
SSB
on May 15, 2005 05:20PM (PDT)
In mid-June, we will be changing the eBay Stores logo that is displayed next to the eBay Store name of Store sellers on item pages and elsewhere on eBay. Based on extensive buyer and seller research over the past year, more »
Personal Auction Coaching: Are You Reading To Get Serious About eBay Selling?
by
SSB
on May 15, 2005 05:18PM (PDT)
Personal Auction Coaching is a mentoring community created for serious eBay sellers by serious eBay sellers. Providing one-on-one, private coaching, Personal Auction Coaching is designed to help accelerate your eBay learning process and business. more »
Slow Season? Hone Your Garage Sale Skills with "Secrets of Garage Sale Bargains" eBook!
by
SSB
on May 15, 2005 05:13PM (PDT)
A-ha! This eBook is chock full of proven tips to get more bang for your garage sale buck! Go out and uncover the garage sale gems that you can turn into a eBay profit, and if you're not satisfied, you get your money back. Here's what author, Sherah Taylor, of AuctionMoms newsletter, says: more »
Friday, May 13
UPDATE: USPS Flat Rate Shipping Labels NOW AVAILABLE Through PayPal
by
SSB
on May 13, 2005 01:59PM (PDT)
eBay's Online Postage now supports U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail Flat Rate Box Shipping Labels! more »
Thursday, May 12
Category Updates and Enhancements to Favorite Searches
by
SSB
on May 12, 2005 07:31PM (PDT)
The category updates outlined in the announcement below have now been introduced to the site. In addition to the completion of the category updates, we have made some enhancements to the Favorite Searches feature. more »
eBay, PESA, & The Disabled Online Users Association Founder Featured on CNBC
by
SSB
on May 12, 2005 06:45PM (PDT)
A documentary called "The eBay Effect" will air on the cable television network CNBC next month. more »
Wednesday, May 11
eBay US & Canada: 10˘ Fixed Price Listing Day Tomorrow, May 12th
by
SSB
on May 11, 2005 06:31PM (PDT)
As a special offer to our sellers, we are pleased to announce a one-day promotion for www.ebay.com and www.ebay.ca where the insertion fees for Fixed Price listings will be 10˘! more »
Tuesday, May 10
eBay Motor Parts & Accessories 50˘ Insertion Fee 1-Day Sale 5/10/05
by
SSB
on May 10, 2005 12:25PM (PDT)
eBay Motors Parts and Accessories is holding a one-day 50˘ Insertion Fee sale on May 10th! This promotion starts Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at 00:00:01 PDT (12 AM plus 1 second) and ends that same day, Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at 23:59:59 PDT (11:59 PM plus 59 seconds).
During the eBay Motors Parts and Accessories 50˘ Insertion Fee sale: more »
eBay Experiences Outages 5/9-10 and Offers Listing Credits
by
SSB
on May 10, 2005 12:21PM (PDT)
eBay and PayPal were down Monday evening after one of eBay's primary hosting providers experiences a power outage. eBay will issue credits to sellers for some listings, and some will be extended by 24 hours. more »
Why Open An eBay Store? Announcement on Free Services & Referal Credit Enhancements
by
SSB
on May 10, 2005 10:10AM (PDT)
eBay is trying to make it more and more attractive to have an eBay Store. Free management tools, better search exposure, and you can try it for free. Even if you don't have an immense inventory and only use "auction" or "fixed price" listing formats, there are some perks to having an eBay store. more »
Monday, May 9
eBay Developers Conference in San Jose, CA on June 21st & 22nd
by
SSB
on May 9, 2005 05:55PM (PDT)
My team and I would like to invite you to join us at the eBay Developers Conference 2005 on June 21st and 22nd, where the eBay and PayPal developer communities come together to talk about new ways to make our platform even better. more »
Sunday, May 8
Limited Too 30% Off Select Swimwear!
by
SSB
on May 8, 2005 08:00AM (PDT)
30% off Select Swimwear. Sales on tanks, camis, beachwear, and also 30% off skort, shorts, and skirts! more »
Visit 'The Dark Side'...The "Dark CHOCOLATE Side" That Is! New M&M's Are Fab!
by
SSB
on May 8, 2005 07:37AM (PDT)
The Chocolate M-Pire is Here! New M&M's for Star Wars and Chocolate Fans Everywhere! more »
Lilly Pulitzer Fans....Clearance Going On at Village Palm!
by
SSB
on May 8, 2005 07:12AM (PDT)
75% Off Clearance! more »
"My eBay For Guests" & Making Affiliate $$$
by
SSB
on May 8, 2005 07:04AM (PDT)
Here's an announcement from eBay regarding new eBay users being able to to shop and add items to a "Watch List" (see below). Why can this mean cash for you? more »
Friday, May 6
eBay University Coming to Minneapolis, MN on May 14th!
by
SSB
on May 6, 2005 06:26PM (PDT)
eBay University is coming to Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, May 14th. Don't miss your opportunity to learn all about selling on eBay from the experts - right in your hometown. Choose from one of the 2 courses below to get started selling or increase your sales. more »
Wednesday, May 4
eBay Wants Your Input on (More!) Search Changes
by
SSB
on May 4, 2005 07:11PM (PDT)
As the eBay Community continues to innovate, the volume and diversity of the types of items that are bought and sold on the site continues to expand. This is part of the magic of eBay! With this growth, however, it's our job to make sure that finding the items that you are looking for stays easy and efficient. more »
eBay Update To Pre-Filled Information in Entertainment
by
SSB
on May 4, 2005 06:38AM (PDT)
From eBay:
"In the next few days we will be updating the Pre-Filled Item Information within DVD & Movies, as well as updating Item Specifics and updating Pre-Filled Item Information within some Music subcategories. The planned changes will both update current values for Pre-Filled Item Information, as well as add new ones, to reflect recent changes in product information. more »
eBay Turbo Lister 3.1.2.0 Released
by
SSB
on May 4, 2005 06:35AM (PDT)
Turbo Lister Version 3.1.2.0 is now available for all Turbo Lister users. This version includes: more »
Tuesday, May 3
Quick Tip If You'd Like To Use an 800 # Instead of Your Phone Number
by
SSB
on May 3, 2005 03:25PM (PDT)
I wanted to give my business a professional look, so I started gathering information on 800 numbers.
I've been using this great service for about 3 years. For a tiny fee, you can have an 800 number that re-directs to your home phone, cell phone or whatever number you want to use. The 3 main benefits that might appeal to you also are: more » Monday, May 2
eBay "Border For a Quarter" Promotion May 3/4
by
SSB
on May 2, 2005 08:00PM (PDT)
Try Border [http://pages.ebay.com/sell/border/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB] for $0.25 during this 2-day special offer from eBay.com and eBay Motors (for both vehicles and non-vehicles listings). With this upgrade, a purple colored Border is placed around your listing on search and listings pages to differentiate and draw attention to your item. more »
eBay.co.uk Runs 'Start Selling' Promotion
by
SSB
on May 2, 2005 10:17AM (PDT)
eBay UK is running a week-long promotion for its registered users who have never listed on the site previously. more »
New Payment Service Called GreenZap: Proceed With Caution
by
SSB
on May 2, 2005 10:06AM (PDT)
GreenZap is a new online payment sevice that is launching in Summer, 2005. They are in pre-registration mode right now.
Read their Press Release here. Be sure to inform yourself about any service you spend your hard-earned cash on! The skeptics are at work and many sellers have questions. These are links to current discussions: more » Sunday, May 1
Coming Soon: U.S. Postal Service® Priority Mail® Flat Rate Box Shipping Labels Supported By eBay's Online Postage
by
SSB
on May 1, 2005 02:08PM (PDT)
Today, I'm pleased to be able to tell you about a new feature that is launching soon. One of the most frequent requests we've heard from sellers over the last few months is for eBay's Online Postage to support the new flat rate boxes from the U.S. Postal Service more »
Quick Tip on Photo Blur
by
SSB
on May 1, 2005 01:46PM (PDT)
If you've ever used the "Sharpen" feature in your photo editing software, it becomes apparent how much our camera does move when taking a photo...even if we think we're perfectly still! Optimizing your set-up and technique will decrease the need for fussing over your photos later.
There are some simple tips you can try to lessen the blur in your photos: more » Saturday, April 30
Adding Buy-It-Now to Listings To Increase Buying!
by
SSB
on April 30, 2005 05:45PM (PDT)
Subjects that increase income are worth repeating! Everyone shops with different priorities and different mind-sets. We all process information that is presented a little differently. more »
Thursday, April 28
eBay 'Giving Works' Announcement
by
SSB
on April 28, 2005 05:59PM (PDT)
eBay Giving Works, the dedicated program for charity listings, is now available in the Sell Your Item form! When you list an eBay Giving Works item, you can donate part or all of the final sale price to one of the certified member nonprofit organizations. more »
Wednesday, April 27
March of Dimes & Gymboree! Chance For Your Child To Model!
by
SSB
on April 27, 2005 06:11PM (PDT)
Bid now to win incredible packages from Gymboree! Your child could be a model in this year's Gymboree holiday fashion photo shoot more »
eBay Australia Holds 'PayPal 10-Cent Listing Day'
by
SSB
on April 27, 2005 05:23PM (PDT)
eBay Australia is offering sellers 10-cent insertion fees for selected listings with PayPal as an accepted payment method on April 28. more »
Monday, April 25
Penny Picture Show Sale - April 26-28
by
SSB
on April 25, 2005 06:47PM (PDT)
We are pleased to announce our Penny Picture Show sale! Sellers will be able to get Picture Show which showcases multiple pictures a the top of your item page, for only a penny. This promotion is available on the following sites: more »
What Slows Down Your Computer? How Do They Know What Kind Of SPAM Emails To Send?
by
SSB
on April 25, 2005 12:12PM (PDT)
When you're online, you're bombarded by vultures trying to get your information? Where you visit online, where you shop, what your interests are....even if you don't know they're there.
You need to be pro-active about protecting your privacy. more »
eBay Workshops on Identify Theft and Non-Profits
by
SSB
on April 25, 2005 10:21AM (PDT)
If you talk to internet-saavy programmers, you'll be shocked at how vulnerable our information is on the internet. Learn as much as you can on Identify Theft!
The other workshop is an increasingly popular subject which is working with non-profit organizations (not only for your profit, but also those who want to help out their church, civic organization etc.). more »
eBay Annonunces Opening of "eBay Poland"
by
SSB
on April 25, 2005 09:26AM (PDT)
April 25, 2005, eBay announces the launch of eBay Poland (www.ebay.pl).
The service aims to build a vibrant local trading community and help grow e-commerce in Poland. The website offers online trading in Polish with item prices listed in the Polish zloty. Individuals and small businesses in Poland can list and sell goods and services on the site at no charge. more » Friday, April 22
Vote For The Best eBay Store for 2005!
by
SSB
on April 22, 2005 07:49PM (PDT)
Here is your opportunity to vote for the Best Looking Store, the Store with the Best Shopping Experience and Store with Best Use of Custom Pages. Three Grand Prize winners will each receive $1,500 or a trip to eBay Live! To register, more »
New eBay Feature: Now Available: View By Seller
by
SSB
on April 22, 2005 07:43PM (PDT)
Buyers sometimes only want to see their activity with a certain seller in My eBay, especially if they've completed a lot of transactions with them. We've now added a drop-down menu at the top of your All Buying section in My eBay with the User IDs of all the sellers you've had activity with in the last 60 days. more »
Thursday, April 21
Try eBay Sales Report Plus & Get $100 eBay Keywords
by
SSB
on April 21, 2005 02:22PM (PDT)
Wow! Try Sales Reports Plus and get $100 in eBay Keywords for FREE! This is a deal!
If you haven't tried eBay Keywords, but have always wanted to, this is a great opportunity. There's some rules (below), so get in on this before it's too late. Here's a good tip that was given to me: more »
What $ells on eBay for What: A Business Resource For Only $8.95!
by
SSB
on April 21, 2005 08:12AM (PDT)
There's a reason why business newsletters, publications and subscriptions are a tax write-off (check you local tax laws). You need to stay current and informed to keep moving your business forward and increasing your income. Here's a great little resource. more »
Wednesday, April 20
Got 'Tweens? 40% Off On Selected Items
by
SSB
on April 20, 2005 06:40PM (PDT)
Limited Too is HOT for the 'Tweens (ages 7-14). Click the graphic or this link to go to the Limited Too website, the click on the Special Offers link on the nav bar, and there are some 40% Off sales items tucked in there! PLUS... more »
Spending Too Much Time Reading The Message Boards? SAVE TIME with eForumMate!
by
SSB
on April 20, 2005 03:20PM (PDT)
AHHHH! The Lure of the Boards! So much to learn! So much to hear! Biz info to make more money, tips, gossip, dramas, recipies, long-distance buddies to keep up with. So many message boards, and so little time!
Want to get your work done and keep up with your online forums? Take a look at eForumMate AND..... "You Have Just Saved Hours of Sifting Through Forum Posts..." more »
"Earth Day" Auctions Have Started at Overstock.com
by
SSB
on April 20, 2005 02:49PM (PDT)
Emmylou Harris! ZZ Top! BB King! Kate Bush! Ozzy Osbourne! Autographed albums and photos, guitars, microphones and more. Check it out!
Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day, so there is no better time than the present to support the Save the Earth Foundation! more »
"ABOUT ME" Page Changes--Long Overdue!
by
SSB
on April 20, 2005 02:49PM (PDT)
eBay will finally allow us to delete your unused or undeveloped or unwanted "About Me" page. Previously, once you made it, even if all the content was deleted, the "About Me" icon would still bring your customers to a curiously blank page! Here's the deal: more »
Learn How to Instantly Make Your Web Site URL Appear on the First Page of Search Results in Google
by
SSB
on April 20, 2005 02:45PM (PDT)
Have you gotten your feet wet selling on eBay, and you're ready to dive in? If it's time to get serious, or you're thinking ahead, getting into search engine information is a good place to start. Driving traffic to your eBay store will result in more eBay and off-eBay sales. Good search placement is a must. Here's some great info to consider:
Each month in "Secrets To Their Success" private members' web site, we interview e-business people who are making fantastic profits with their online businesses. We ask them for the details of how they've come to be so successful -- what exactly their secrets are, what tools they've used, etc. And we find out some interesting things... more » Tuesday, April 19
Wholesale Lists on eBay: Read Every Word, Please!
by
SSB
on April 19, 2005 07:05PM (PDT)
eBay is no exception to the adage, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is." Some eBay sellers may show the kitchen sink, but it's not what they're offering to sell you! If you're considering buying what you think is a wholesale lot on eBay, be sure to read every word on the page, and ask questions.
If you've been taken, there's a link at the bottom of the article to report the offender. more » Friday, April 1
Alternate Places for Finding Merchandise to Resell on Auction
by
SSB
on April 1, 2005 09:12PM (PST)
I am not one of those people that are good at shopping the sales to get NWT merchandise really cheap. I know some folks are amazing shoppers, can get items for pennies on the dollar and then turn it around for a great profit. Again, I am not one of those folks but I do have a couple little "secrets" up my sleeve on where I have found great products in the past for super cheap. more »
Sunday, March 13
Beyond The Auction
by
SSB
on March 13, 2005 10:26AM (PST)
There are a number of ways you can get new customers, retain former customers and further your online sales. Keeping yourself & your product offers in peopleďż˝s minds is an amazing way to generate more sales each month. Here are a few examples on how to attract customers, build a customer base and get more people looking at your auctions: more »
Sunday, February 13
Three MUST-haves for your auction listings
by
SSB
on February 13, 2005 12:49PM (PST)
I am a firm believer that there is always room for improvement! This motivates me to be on the look out for creative ways to improve my ebay selling or HuntedTreasures for Moms newsletter. As a seller, it is a good idea to look at your auction listings every so often and see what sort of improvements can be made to increase bidding. The best time to do this is during a slow season… then, your improvements are already in place when the high selling season comes your way. For children’s items, we are right at the beginning of a new selling season (Spring/Summer) – but, there is still time to analyze your auctions for ways to better them. Here are a few tips from my eBook, Secrets to Profitable Auctions – List like a pro to help you improve those listings for higher profits! more »
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