I wanted to take a moment and thank Antique Trader forum user trantiques for their comments in the “Alternatives to eBay” forum thread. [you can read the thread here]. (scroll down to the bottom of the thread) He takes the … Read More +
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WorthPoint partners with eBay research team
WorthPoint Signs Partnership Agreement with eBay Research and Education Firm Terapeak ATLANTA–WorthPoint Corporation Thursday announced that it has signed a seven-year partnership agreement with Terapeak, the industry leader in eBay research and education. Victoria, British Columbia-based Terapeak, a subsidiary of … Read More +
If you’re serious about leaving eBay
For many, enough is enough. Change doesn’t come readily to many. What’s good for some, may not be good for all. At this point, I see change as change. It’s going to happen. I try not to put a value … Read More +
EBay sellers will be able to accept a few “prohibited” payments
EBay says that sellers can accept a few checks and money orders from buyers, but they will be watching so this option is not abused…and sellers cannot promote that they will accept non-electronic payments. What should I do if I … Read More +
ProPay and eBay: Good for ProPay!
This from DigitalTransactions.net: How ProPay Plans to Leverage Its Position in eBay Transactions (September 29, 2008) ProPay Inc., the only third-party payment processor chosen by eBay Inc. to handle transactions under its new all-electronic payment policy, says it is looking … Read More +
Deployed troop’s antiques & collectibles stolen
Oh, man. I’m so mad. You would be too: Check out this article from the NBC Action News about a couple of “enterprising” fellows in Kansas who were involved in the “theft of antiques and household goods put in storage … Read More +
No cash allowed?!?
Plastic preferred. My heart is heavy. Beginning in late October, eBay will no longer allow payments by check, money order, or “well-concealed cash.” The only acceptable forms of payment will be: * Direct credit or debit card payment via … Read More +
“… and we can’t make any exceptions”
I’m troubled. I read a news story this morning and I’m stuck on it. At the heart of the matter: A Waterbury antiques dealer has been barred from selling vintage American flags on eBay because of restrictions he placed on … Read More +
Do you know AuctionWally?
If not, you should. AuctionWally, a 25-year veteran in the auction and appraisal field, has an antiques appraisal blog that is just chock-full of information on antiques values and how to sell them. You can find him at http://www.antiquewally.com, where … Read More +
Another swing against eBay
This week, eBay’s latest change goes into effect: if a seller lists multiple “identical” listings, only one listing will show up in the search results. And sellers are understandably upset about it. Imagine paying to list dozens of items, and … Read More +