AuctionBytes Expands Offerings
Email Newsletter for Online Auction Users Now Published Weekly; New Forums Introduced

October 10, 2001, Natick, Mass. -- AuctionBytes.com announced that its twice-monthly newsletter for online auction buyers and sellers is expanding to a weekly format. The newsletter, which is free and is emailed to readers who sign up at the AuctionBytes Web site, contains information on buying and selling on auction sites, including eBay, and on fixed price storefronts. AuctionBytes also introduced a new format for its visitors who want to interact with other auction users through interactive chat forums.

The AuctionBytes-Update newsletter (ISSN: 1528-6703) brings together the large community of collectors, bargain-hunters, antiques dealers and Web-entrepreneurs by focusing on issues unique to the online auction user. AuctionBytes-Update advises readers on how to become more efficient buying and selling online, with reviews of auction management software and online payment services like PayPal, expert advice on shipping and packaging, and advice on dealing with deadbeats. "The new weekly format allows us to be more timely with our stories," stated Ina Steiner, editor of AuctionBytes-Update. "New offerings spring up all the time. We will continue to thoroughly evaluate products and services for our readers."

The AuctionBytes Forums have a new look as well, with experts moderating forums on such topics as books, vintage toys, and auction cooperatives. Buyers and sellers looking for advice on any area of auctions and collectibles can easily post questions, comments and advice. "The forums offer readers a great opportunity to interact with each other and to participate in the content of our newsletters as well," stated David Steiner, President of AuctionBytes. "We mine the forums for story ideas."

AuctionBytes.com will continue to publish AuctionBytes NewsFlash, a daily summary of auction-related news available for free via email and posted on the AuctionBytes.com Web site. NewsFlash is an eclectic mix of stories; in addition to news about online auction sites and services, it includes interesting events in the auction/antiques/collectibles world.

About AuctionBytes
AuctionBytes.com publishes two free email newsletters for the online auction community. AuctionBytes-Update (ISSN: 1528-6703) shows readers how to become more efficient buying and selling online, with product reviews and advice. AuctionBytes Newsflash contains daily news about the online auction and collecting world.

In May, AuctionBytes.com released a study of "consumer collectibles" that compared Average Selling Price in May 2001 with those of a year ago. The study confirmed that there were a greater number items listed in 2001, with an Average Selling Price ranging from 9.5% to 33.7% lower than at the same time in the previous year. The report was featured on a page 1 Wall Street Journal article in June.

Press Contact: David Steiner, 508-655-5697, Email: dsteiner@auctionbytes.com

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