This and That: Online Auction Roundup

Reminder: AuctionBytes-Update does not endorse the products and services featured in the "This & That" column, which often features new Web sites. (Anyone can set up a Web site.) Fraud has become widespread in the online auction world, and you should think twice before giving private information or User IDs and passwords to any third party.

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Resource for Consignment Sellers & Shoppers

Linda Miller has started ConsignmentPal.com, a web resource for both sellers and shoppers interested in consignment sales, including eBay drop-off stores, consignment stores, estates sales and more. http://www.consignmentpal.com

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Ecommerce Blogs

Here's an interesting blog from an eBay seller: http://blogs.ebay.com/beyondthetreeline

CoreSense has a blog for small retailers: http://www.theretailsite.com

BuySafe co-founder Steve Woda is blogging at: http://blog.swoda.com

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eBay Warns, Don't Understate Value on Customs Forms

From the eBay Announcement Board on August 22, 2006: Postal administrations in several international countries have contacted the United States Postal Service about the declaration of value placed on customs forms. They have noted that in many cases, the declared value is understated when compared to the actual invoice or known value of the item, especially for sales conducted over the internet,.... Some countries will soon begin taking steps to address this issue, such as levying fines on the addressee when the declared value is determined to be lower than the invoice,... http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200608221359082.html

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Leading Marketplaces to Attend PESA Summit

eBay, Google, Amazon and Overstock.com will be in attendance at the next PESA (Professional eBay Sellers Alliance) summit being held on September 20-22 in San Francisco. Yahoo's COO Dan Rosensweig will give the keynote address. Learn more on the PESA website. http://www.gopesa.org/events/summit2006/reg.cfm

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Google Does Ecommerce

Google has numerous blogs devoted to its various services, and posts are now referencing ways to list items for sale and accept payments. Google's blog devoted to Google Base explains how users can "sell your items online - even if you don't have a website." It shows sellers how they can list items on Google Base and offer checkout through Google's Checkout service. http://base.google.com/base/help/checkout.html

And on the AdSense blog, Google profiles an online seller on how he is using Google services to optimize his sales. http://adsense.blogspot.com/2006/08/insight-into-your-site.html

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eBay PowerSeller on StartUpNation Radio Show

Kevin Harmon of Inflatable Madness will appear on StartupNation Radio on September 23, 2006, to "discuss how to start and grow a successful, eBay business." The show takes calls from listeners. http://www.sbwire.com/news/view.php?sid=7734

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Bobal to Boston Campaign

Bob Bull (Bobal) is an institution on eBay having helped many people on the eBay discussion boards, and he has become a celebrity at each year's eBay Live conference. People in the eBay community are working to help get Bob to the next eBay Live conference in Boston next June. http://www.ggg-auctions.com/bobal

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Ron McCoy's Collecting Buzz Newsletter

Ron McCoy mentioned that if you haven't been getting his email newsletter, it could be due to filters on your computers or at your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Ron said you can add his email address (ron@collectingbuzz.com) to your address book safe list or buddy list to ensure you continue to get the newsletter. http://www.collectingbuzz.com