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Zippi Networks – eBay Consignment – Late to the Party

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Zippi- Networks Affiliate, MLM or Franchise, what's the difference?

eBay Live 2008 held many surprises... low attendance, minimal exhibitors and a subdued atmosphere...

Not what anyone who has attended any prior eBay Live would ever expect.

One of the biggest surprises (to those in the know), was the presence on the eBay Live 2008 solutions floor of yet another eBay based consignment franchise opportunity (Or Affiliate/MLM - Call it what you will). 

Past eBay Live events had been virtually packed with eBay drop stores and mobile consignment business opportunities / franchises.  Yet since the recent and severe decline of eBay drop stores like Quick Drop and Snappy, it was a little odd to see a new franchise trying to sell the same style of business opportunity.

For those who are not yet acquainted with the history of eBay consignment franchises, please read this post: eBay Franchise Drop Stores.

Zippi Networks is a publicly traded company, Zippi[TM] Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ZPNW) and has a very clean flashy website. The content on the site is eerily similar to what other eBay based business opportunities have offered, without the actual overhead of a retail store. 

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Blogging to Drive Traffic to Auction Listings – Selling a Boat on OnlineAuction.com 2003 18ft Renegade Nomad Flats Boat

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The listing below is a consignment item listed with All Business Auctions 

We have listed this boat twice on eBay.com and now have it running on OnlineAuction.com

Renegade Flats Boat2003 18ft Renegade Nomad Flats Boat - No Reserve Auction

For Sale on OnlineAuction.com or in Person. This boat is located in Largo, Florida. But it is a Michigan boat with most of its running time in Fresh Water! The boat is in great shape with two brand new batteries and everything regularly serviced - ready to fish!

 

  • 115 H.P. ELPT4S Mercury 4 Stroke Outboard Motor
  • 260 Hrs on Engine
  • Owens & Sons 2004 Aluminum Slide On Trailer (See Photos)
  • Boat is from Michigan with mostly Fresh Water Use
  • Minn Kota 24V 65lb Thrust Trolling Motor
  • Stainless 3 Blade Propeller (See Photos - Small Nicks)
  • Bimini Top
  • Removable Bow Cushions

This Renegade outboard center console has a fiberglass hull, is 17.58 feet long and 80 inches wide at the widest point. The boat weighs approximately 900 pounds with an empty fuel tank and without any gear or passengers

  • VFlex Steering
  • Console Rod Holders
  • Comfortable Helm Seat
  • Lowrance LS-240 Fish Finder
  • Dual Batteries - Both Brand New - March 2008

Great flats boat with alot of class- 4-ss prop-trim tabs-fish boxes and live wells-dual battery set up with switch-poling platform-pop up cleats-deluxe gauges-Lowrance x 67 at helm-Motor Guide trolling motor-boat shows like new-new Aluminum Slide On trailer

Similar Renegade Nomads have sold recently for up to $21,000.00
Additional Photos Available Here: Renegade Nomad

Recently I have advised my readers here at the TAJournal that blogging about the items you sell is a great idea to drive traffic to your listings, no matter where you post them.  One reader mentioned that I seem to not be practicing what I preach.  This is true to some extent, but mostly because I do not want to load up the Trading Assistant Journal with post after post of items I have for sale.  

I have posted here with items we have listed for sale in the past (See: Diamond Ring)

From the diamond ring listing I have unscientifically determined this strategy works - try blogging for your listings and see if it helps boost sales and awareness of your brand.

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Consignment Listing – Diamond Ring – Will it Sell? eBay or OnlineAuction.com

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Consignment item of the day - in our eBay Store

And Listed on ONLINEAUCTION.COM

Obviously this is a very attractive, high quality diamond ring. We have the original appraisal and paperwork; it is owned by a long term and dear client - it was her wedding ring stone and has since been reset in this stunning dinner ring setting. Total weight is now 2.8 carats of fine diamonds and as you can see, this is no knock-off.

I had it appraised by a local gemologist in Clearwater, Florida, who I have known personally for 20 years and who has been a part of a family business in fine jewelery locally for over 40 years. His appraisal of this diamond and setting together is included in the description, but his official opinion places the value in the $35,000.00 range.

Our client is ready to sell for $22,500...

Will it Sell as an eBay Stores Item? Or Will it sell as an OnlineAuction.com Listing

Lets see..

Diamond Ring

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Trading Assistant eBay Discussion – Read the fine Print – Join The TA Agreement or Not?

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I have been spending too much time on the eBay Trading Assistant discussion board, and admittedly I may have gotten carried away with my opinions.  You may fault me, or you may respect my veracity, in any case I think it is important that the discussion from today is noted somewhere besides the eBay forum.  One never knows when eBay could decide to delete or retract certain threads.

The lead in is simple...

The Characters -

SoJo - A long standing TA has elected to not join the new REDOL or Trading Assistant program.  SoJo is a long standing member of the boards and by all accounts has contributed value to each discussion with great advise and valuable insight. Oh and SoJo invented the Flurpel campaign....

 Karen Swett - Also a great and valuable asset to the board with an enormous amount of experience. Karen is a large eBay fan and promoter.

Scott Pooler - Me... Well, you know who I am...  

 The Story - SoJo is saying goodbye to the board because she knows she will not be listed in the official eBay directory after the 14th of February because she has done what most have not and actually read the new eBay Trading Assistant agreement... SoJo has elected to continue her business as an Internet Consignment Specialists without a listing in he new eBay directory... SoJo is a wise woman and can see the real writing on the wall...

  • Part 1 - Sojo Says GoodBye.... 

Well I came here figuring it was the 11th and the old TA list was coming down, and since I'm not re-registering, I was going to give my good-byes to all my fellow boardies and wish you luck.

But the old is still up and there I am, still listed?? I live in California, and its 6:10 p.m. so???

Well, anyway, I'm sure they will get around to it soon.

In any case -- I guess I'm no longer an "official" TA, though I'm doing just fine in the consignment biz, got a wait list of customers, and still believe in this industry.

So best of luck to all of you remaining. You'll still find me on Seller Central and the Stores board, as well as my 3 offsites.

May you all wear your Flurple proudly!

Was... Registered Trading Assistant
Now... Professional Online Consignment Seller

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