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Etsy Seller Experiments with Facebook Giveaway
Online sellers are often wracking their brains to think of new and effective ways to market ...
Friday July 25, 2014
The Case of the Exploded Package
I admit to having done a few klugey packing jobs in my day, but generally I make diligent efforts ...
Monday July 21, 2014
Do You Prefer Amazon Prep Services or Do It Yourself?
Amazon.com's Fulfillment by Amazon ("FBA") Service sent out its latest newsletter today, and the o ...
Friday July 18, 2014
Tips for Antique Trader 2014 Favorite Finds Contest
Antique Trader magazine kicked off its sixth annual 2014 Favorite Finds Contest , and I spoke t ...
Sunday July 13, 2014
Blowback on eBay Postal-Related Seller Defect Dings
Recently, both The Guardian / Observer (UK-based) newspaper and Danni Ackerman on her blog ...
Friday July 11, 2014
Auction Sites that Have Come, Gone and Stayed
Auction sites and online marketplaces come and go - sometimes with head-spinning rapidity. But I nev ...
Tuesday July 8, 2014
Back to School Items - Best Time to Sell and Other Trends
When is the best time to sell back-to-school items? A new survey gives numbers, and some sellers sh ...
Monday July 7, 2014
Can You Take Vacations from Online Selling?
Do you take vacations? As an online seller, do you feel you can take vacations? I asked about two y ...
Thursday July 3, 2014
Is There an Untapped Opportunity in Unwanted Furniture?
Two things led me to wonder if someone isn't missing out on an amazing business opportunity. It s ...