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The Demise of eBay Has Been Grossly Exagerated – Long Live eBay!

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ebayWhy do so many journalists and "experts" feel they must report eBay's demise on a seemingly daily basis?

I can assure you it will be a long long time before eBay goes the way of the Wooley Mammoth!  With more focused searches per day than even google or yahoo (Heck, maybe more than Google and Yahoo Combined), eBay is a long way from extinct. Sure they are top heavy in management and they have some really poor ideas from time to time, but so do Microsoft and Apple and they do not seem to be as endangered or near extinction as some journalists and technology pundits once thought those two other struggling companies could be.

Stick with eBay and use it to your business advantage!

eBay is a tool, it is advertising, it is a way to market to the world from your small or large storefront or from no store at all!

Use eBay in good health, just as 5.4 million unique visitors did on a single day last week!

    EBay: Nielsen/NetRatings reports 5.4M unique visitors to eBay on Black Friday

    Last Updated: 27-November-2007 16:11:00

    NEW YORK (Thomson Financial) - EBay Inc. said it was the most visited e-commerce site on Black Friday with 5.4 million unique visitors, citing information from Nielsen/NetRatings. EBay also said data from PayPal showed a 33% increase in online payment volume on Black Friday from a year earlier.

    EBay said its sites, which include Shopping.com and PayPal, saw an increase in Cyber Monday traffic from a year earlier, with Shopping.com reporting a 28% increase. Traffic to merchants over the entire holiday weekend rose 30% year-over-year.

    The company said, however, that the busiest shopping day of the season it still to come. EBay expects to see higher activity on Green Monday, the second Monday in December, as revenue and shopper traffic on Green Monday have outpaced Cyber Monday for the past few years.

    Shares of eBay were up 3.5% to $32.08. Christie Rizk cr/jw COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.

    The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Financial News.

    The Devil is in the Details on eBay

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    eBay demands details, well, maybe not eBay itself, but the buyers on eBay do!

    If you are disappointed in your auction sales results, maybe you should look at the details you include in your listings (or lack in your listings). Providing your customers with every possible answer to every possible question before they even ask... increases your likelihood of getting a bid.

    Remember to include information about the size, weight, overall dimensions etc. People can not always visualize the size of a thing from a flat photograph.

    Your photos should be clear and well detailed and your item should appear in those photos against a single color background. I recommend either white (high key), black or dark blue background colors.

    Try to get some separation between your item and the background. This will make the item stand out and give it more detail. Our photos are shot in a dedicated studio with professional lighting and a large "light table". But you can use simple materials and lighting to accomplish nearly the same effect.

    The point is to give the buyer all of the information they need to make a buying decision. Photographs are the best tools in your auction bag of tricks to accomplish that goal. Great descriptions are almost as important! Continue reading “The Devil is in the Details on eBay” »

    Buying a Boat? Why not look on eBay? eBay Boat Buying Guide

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    Bid, Buy or Sell on eBay!

    ...is an amazing and wonderful modern invention and there is no reason why boaters, sailors and yachtsmen should not take advantage of the buying opportunities available within the "Worlds largest marketplace". But what should you know before considering buying a boat on eBay?

    First, you should know that it is no longer an odd occurrence to complete a major purchase on eBay. This online auction venue has turned the corner from being a novelty. eBay outsells General Motors and Walmart combined and people are not just buying beanie babies on eBay. An automobile is sold every 60 seconds on eBay Motors and over 100,000 new buyers are seeking their dream items on eBay every day.

    With 200 million registered users, eBay has become mainstream throughout the world. eBay Motors is the site where boaters will find anything marine related, including their dream boat. Continue reading “Buying a Boat? Why not look on eBay? eBay Boat Buying Guide” »

    eBay – A Get Rich Quick Idea?

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    Is eBay really a place to get rich quick?

    eBay loves to promote stories of sellers who have made it big on eBay. The entire idea seems to be one of getting home based businesses and micro entrepreneurs excited about joinging the eBay family of sellers. Many solutions providers have geared offerings to focus on these sellers as a niche. So, the question remains... Can just anyone make it big on eBay? The answer is yes! Can they do it as easily and as quickly as eBay and many solutions providers try to promote? Continue reading “eBay – A Get Rich Quick Idea?” »

    Our New All Business Auctions eBay Store Design is almost complete – Thanks to DesignLogic and Frooition!

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    We are working with our DesignLogic team to integrate the Frooition eBay stores design framework into our system of eBay Stores Designer services. Very soon, visitors to our eBay store will be greeted by a new and dynamic shopping experience. To see an example follow this link: DesignLogic/Frooition eBay Store Mockup If you compare the two examples you may notice some significant differences. These differences are more than simple appearance and color pallate choices. They are reflected in the core purpose of any e-commerce design. Conversion and cross selling is king in e-commerce and the Frooition design template has been created from its inception to optimize both of these goals and place them within an eBay stores design parameter. If your eBay store has not performed as you had hoped, if your are frustrated by the lack of repeat , upselling, or bundled sales performance from your present eBay store design, we suggest you investigate the Frooition design solution. If you have not yet heard of Frooition here in the USA, you will.

    Frooition is the premier eBay stores design solution in the U.K. and Europe. Some of the U.K.'s largest retailers rely upon Frooition to implement and manage their online sales strategies. We are certainly proud and honored to be linked in business and in friendship with this outstanding company and we only hope that our DesignLogic services can benefit from and provide value to Frooition and our clients alike.

    Features of Frooition eBay shop Design: Continue reading “Our New All Business Auctions eBay Store Design is almost complete – Thanks to DesignLogic and Frooition!” »

    Lladro Fisher Boy

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    Lladro Fisher Boy

    Originally uploaded by All Business Auctions

    Lladro Fisher Boy

    This is a fine figurine from the Lladro factory. We sold this item on eBay at a higher than average price because the competitive sellers who did list a similar item during the same period did not have photographs which could compare with the offering we presented.

    I think anyone can get the point of my last three posts...

    Better Photos = Better sales!

    Opal Ring For Sale… Is it worth more with a good photo?

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    Gold_Opal_Ring002.jpg

    Originally uploaded by All Business Auctions
    What a piece, a gem of Australia!

    Would you Buy This ring?

    Check out my eBay Store to see if it is right for you but the point here is that eBay photos across the board should be better than average to increase sales.

    Better Photos = More Bids!
    Try it!

    Is this an "Average" eBay photograph?

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    Gold_Amethyst_Diamond_Ring001.jpg

    Originally uploaded by All Business Auctions

    What kind of photography equipment do you use to create images your eBay items for sale?

    A Point & Shoot Camera? A Digital SLR? Film?

    Do you have a dedicated photo area set up to make the images of the items you earn your living from selling online? Do you skimp on photography because it is to hard to learn how to make a good photograph?

    What is the difference between an average photo from an inexpensive digital camera and a photo like this?

    Maybe a lot, if you are the buyer, maybe even more if your the seller... IF want to make more money on your listings!

    Continue reading “Is this an "Average" eBay photograph?” »

    Listing a $35,000.00 Custom Diamond Ring on eBay

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    Originally uploaded by All Business AuctionsContinued as Promised....

    As discussed in my previous post, this is a very high quality item which has been entrusted to my company to list for sale.

    This is a 2.0 ct Solitaire Near flawless and colorless round brilliant cut diamond mounted in a tested and stamped 18k solid white gold setting encrusted with over 80 secondary natural diamonds for a total carat weight of diamonds equalling 2.86 carats.
     

    • Was my trading assistant company just given this opportunity because we have an eBay sign on our front door?
    • Did we simply luck into this possible sale?
    • Is there any reason why we were chosen over any one of the reputable jewelers in our community?

    I like to think the answer to all of those questions is NO.

    Now, why do I think this?

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    Listing a 2.85 Carat Diamond Ring on eBay?

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    ABA_2007-10-25_0125.jpg Originally uploaded by All Business Auctions     When you are an eBay trading post operator or an eBay trading assistant, opportunities like this come along more frequently if you develop your business reputation and instill confidence in your clientele. When the opportunity to list a $36,000.00 piece of jewelry presents itself, will you be ready with the tools and strategies and experience to perform a successful sale?There are numerous considerations when listing an exclusive custom designed diamond ring such as this. How will you gain the confidence of a buyer beyond simply starting the auction at a ridiculously low price?  What is the marketing strategy for a piece like this?

    High quality items deserve and demand high quality listings. If your goal is to provide quality service for your client and higher profits for your business, you should work towards the goal of creating an image which will impress the type of buyer who would buy your exclusive item. Starting with Images and continuing through description every part of an auction or eBay stores listing with an item like this must exude quality.

    Continue reading “Listing a 2.85 Carat Diamond Ring on eBay?” »