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Chrysler Joins GM on eBay – Will Local Car Dealers Be Affected? How to Compete WIth the Big Guys

Chrysler Joins GM on eBay – Will Local Car Dealers Be Affected? How to Compete WIth the Big Guys

About 43 million used vehicles were sold in the United States last year, well over double the 16.2 million new vehicles sold. Used car profit margins are also generally better than they are for new vehicles. eBay is a good place to be for small used car dealers

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"Amazonation of eBay" Will eBay Successfully Morph Into an Amazon Clone?

"Amazonation of eBay" Will eBay Successfully Morph Into an Amazon Clone?

I think eBay is also attracted to the way Amazon reigns supreme over their sellers and has a “at our pleasure” attitude about if you sell there or not. This is a reversal of the last 5 or 6 years of eBay’s campaign tactic of driving sellers to the platform, they took the buyer for granted and focused their marketing on “you to can make a living on eBay, everyone is welcome come sell here”.

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eBay "Flea Market Closed," Sellers look for eBay Competition – Where to Sell Now?

eBay "Flea Market Closed," Sellers look for eBay Competition – Where to Sell Now?

eBay is not the only marketplace, yet it is also not a marketplace to be ignored or abandoned. Using eBay in a smart and informed way is the best solution. Doing that while exploring the other solutions mentioned above (or many more) is a smart business plan for the future. Diversify, reduce costs, raise efficiency. These are not just terms for large corporations – they will apply to any business. See what you can do to make them apply to your business.

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What’s HOT? Terapeak Upgrades to Version 5.0 – eBay Research Made Easy and Comprehensive

What’s HOT? Terapeak Upgrades to Version 5.0 – eBay Research Made Easy and Comprehensive

Terapeak Research simply helps eBay sellers determine what to sell, when to sell it, and at what price. Research is key to successful business operations, eBay sales operations are no different.

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DSR’s – Detailed Seller Ratings, Best Match, eBay Buyer Experience, PESA ECMTA Call In

DSR’s – Detailed Seller Ratings, Best Match, eBay Buyer Experience, PESA ECMTA Call In

Is eBay messing with your seller experience! DSR’s getting you down? Best Match Confusing? Has your eBay Seller experience gone “As Expected”? You are not Alone! eBay has initiated numerous radical changes in the last several months and you are not the only one trying to keep up! The good people at PESA and ECMTA [...]

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Watson Realty Realtor offering Beach Homes in Florida on eBay? Soon in a New Custom Designed eBay Store

Watson Realty Realtor offering Beach Homes in Florida on eBay? Soon in a New Custom Designed eBay Store

The new eBay real estate sales destination is designed to bring in new and exciting prospects from the EU – (European Union countries) and beyond.

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Twitter – Tweet – Share the News and More – Do you Twitter Baby? eBay Live 2008

Twitter – Tweet – Share the News and More – Do you Twitter Baby? eBay Live 2008

Twitter is a constantly updated feed of tweets (short text messages), similar to an old style chat room. The difference is that you can follow – or not follow – whomever you wish. And it is just one chatroom. You only see the people you choose to follow but as many people as are interested may follow you.

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1.5 Billion Dollar Budget Devoted to Digital Media by General Motors – Where is your Newspaper Ad?

1.5 Billion Dollar Budget Devoted to Digital Media by General Motors – Where is your Newspaper Ad?

When GM buys in to digital media to the tune of 1.5 Billion dollars you may want to ask yourself one very simple question…

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This is my debut as an Internet Radio Show Co- Host! – eBay & Beyond about to Go LIVE

This is my debut as an Internet Radio Show Co- Host! – eBay & Beyond about to Go LIVE

Dave White of the widely listened to Internet Radio show “eBay & Beyond Basics to Business” will be firing up the engineers console at his radio show soon

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eBay eCommerce Blogging or Affiliate Sales Why not All of the Above?

eBay eCommerce Blogging or Affiliate Sales Why not All of the Above?

With phpBay Pro any website can import any eBay listing category, store, or keyword group directly into a stand alone website or Wordpress based self hosted blog.

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Does Becoming a Guest Blogger on an Authority Site Improve Your Blog Traffic?

Does Becoming a Guest Blogger on an Authority Site Improve Your Blog Traffic?

Becoming a guest blogger for a related website or blog can increase your own website traffic and improve your reach.

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Ten Golden Rules Founder Jay Berkowitz to Speak at eBay Live 2008 Chicago

Ten Golden Rules Founder Jay Berkowitz to Speak at eBay Live 2008 Chicago

Jay Berkowitz of the Ten Golden Rules Will be a featured speaker at eBay Live 2008! Jay is scheduled currently to speak just following eBay CEO John Donahoe and should be a big hit with his Ten Golden Rules of Internet Marketing presentation. I know that many of the attendees of the RocketPlace.com conference were [...]

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eBay & Beyond Internet Radio Show – Guest Co-Host Scott Pooler

eBay & Beyond Internet Radio Show – Guest Co-Host Scott Pooler

Dave White of the widely listened to Internet Radio show “eBay & Beyond Basics to Business” called my office recently and asked if I would like to not just be a guest but to co-host a segment of his radio show. Of course I agreed!

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Is Your Business Using Online Advertising? Promote Your Website with PPC

Is Your Business Using Online Advertising? Promote Your Website with PPC

The days of relying completely on the traditional methods of advertising like the Yellow Pages or newspapers to advertise a business or product may be quickly coming to a close.

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As Was Conference & All Business Auctions Recruit Ten Golden Rules Jay Berkowitz for eBay Social Networking Keynote

As Was Conference & All Business Auctions Recruit Ten Golden Rules Jay Berkowitz for eBay Social Networking Keynote

I called Jay and introduced him to the As Was Conference and briefly covered the goals of the conference. Jay was more than gracious in making time for our conference in his very cramped February speaking schedule.

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Buy it Sell It – Ebay Competitor Review buyitsellit vs eBay

Buy it Sell It – Ebay Competitor Review buyitsellit vs eBay

Free: plus all product entries are automatically posted to Google Product Search. Sell on eBay? Easily plug in your eBay store listings directly into your BuyItSellIt store front.

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Alternative Fuel for Success – eBay eCommerce & Auction Competition

While within eBay management it seems the powers that be feel they will weather this fire-storm, this round of announcements seems to have salted some very old wounds…

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Alternative Fuel for Success – eBay eCommerce & Auction Competition

While within eBay management it seems the powers that be feel they will weather this fire-storm, this round of announcements seems to have salted some very old wounds…

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eBay Spin – Leak news of lower fees for sellers for weeks, then raise the fees

eBay Spin – Leak news of lower fees for sellers for weeks, then raise the fees

eBay has taken on the panache of a high powered political campaign. Leaking stories about fee reductions and changes in search while a changing of the guard at the CEO position is orchestrated. This was and is a very nifty piece of political style spin. It worked for awhile but now the truth is out.

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Trading Assistant Journal – 10 Reality Checks for eBay Drop Stores

As a business, selling on eBay is not the easy get rich quick scheme some would have you believe. Initially setting up an eBay consignment business may sound like a ticket to easy street…

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Blogging & Blog Contests – Weapons in Your Marketing Arsenal

Blogging & Blog Contests – Weapons in Your Marketing Arsenal

Blogging efficiently and wisely creates a conduit of information for your audience (potential customers) and there are few methods available either on the Internet or in traditional media matching the speed or effectiveness of this outstanding method of advertising.

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The As Was Conference in Orlando 2008 – Meet And Network with the Pros of eBay

The As Was Conference in Orlando 2008 – Meet And Network with the Pros of eBay

TAWC = Informative sessions designed to teach you with the newest and best ideas, techniques, and strategies that will make you more profitable on eBay.

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Scot Wingo Predicts eBay Listing Fees Reduction – What is your opinion?

Scot Wingo President and CEO of Channel Advisor gives us a heads up regarding possible eBay fee structure changes…

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eBay Changes Item Number System – Does this Affect Your Listings?

eBay Changes Item Number System – Does this Affect Your Listings?

When eBay makes what it thinks are small changes in the way they do things… Sometimes it can wreak havoc among eBay sellers.

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