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Facebook Emotions Study: Blech or Meh?
The Web has exploded in anger and indignation since it was revealed that Facebook conducted a la ...
Sunday June 29, 2014
Historic or Offensive? EBay Bans Nazi Goering Mercedes
There's sometimes a fine line between what is considered an important piece of history and wha ...
Thursday June 26, 2014
Five Ways to Get Through the Summer Sales Slump
It's summer, only a few days in, and already many sellers are making noises about sales slowing down ...
Monday June 23, 2014
Is the Use of Social Media to Drive Sales Overhyped?
You may have been tweeting, Facebook-ing, Tumbl-ing and pinning to little avail, if you're looking t ...
Saturday June 21, 2014
Do You Agree Sunday Is Best Day to End Auctions?
According to EcommerceBytes's latest poll about when is the best day to end auctions, it turns out ...
Thursday June 19, 2014
The Five Types of Yard Sales
I've been receiving a lot of email lately about yard sale adventures and was inspired today to delv ...
Monday June 16, 2014
Bonanza Christmas in July Brings Bargains and Prizes
The sun is shining, pools are filing up and you know it's time for fun and prizes with...Chr ...
Sunday June 15, 2014
Keep, Trash, Sell or Donate It?
"I just want to get rid of it," said the lady giving me a price at at yard sale. And even though I ...
Friday June 13, 2014
eBay Markdown Manager Buggy Until New Version Released
eBay is building a new tool that will replace its Markdown Manager for Stores, but in the meanti ...
Wednesday June 11, 2014
eBay Touts New Store Designs Discounts at Webinar
eBay talked up its new Stores features, Manage Promotions and Subscriber Discount, as well as show ...
Sunday June 8, 2014
Could Sellers Benefit from the Amazon - Hachette Standoff?
You've probably heard about the battle between Amazon.com and Hachette; it's been all over the med ...
Friday June 6, 2014
Letter from France - Tips for Foreign Yard Sales
Many online sellers are fans of those weekend bargain bonanzas known as yard sales. Here in the ...
Wednesday June 4, 2014
Are Sellers Invited to Amazon's Launch Event?
Amazon invited customers, developers and journalists to apply for an invitation to its launch even ...
Monday June 2, 2014
eBay Files Patent for Protecting Sellers from Chronic Returners
Having a buyer return an item is a bother to online sellers and can be costly as well. In a patent ...