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Another eBay Company Closes

by eBayAdrenaline.net ~ December 19th, 2009. Filed under: Amazon, eBay.
 
 

 


From The Desk Of B. Robert

"eBay versus Amazon performance is that Amazon has a clearer business
vision"

 

 

Another Media Company Closes on eBay.

Kevin Harmon started Inflatable Madness in 2002 up against 20 plus other businesses also selling media (DVDs, CDs, video games, and books) on eBay.

As of 12/17/2009 he is no longer selling any items on eBay.

Although he maintained profitable sales on Amazon versus eBay, he decided to close the business.

What were his reasons:

The first reason was he decided to pursue other means and become VP for another company.

In his interview with Auction Bytes, he decided to close shop for a few different reasons. However, much of his decision was based upon the actual conditions and circumstances selling on eBay and its policy variants over the past years.

He states he "got pummeled this year on all fronts.."

He describes such areas as the credit market squeeze influencing his ability to borrow and buy products along with a reduced retail sales environment.

He also describes his analysis of marketplace media sales will do much better selling on Amazon or Half.com. The main reason is that you pay for items when they sell.

Auction Bytes has a thorough interview for you to learn more.
 

 

 

 

1) What are the best products to sell?

It is easy enough to answer electronics, hand-made quilts, computers, ipods and more are quality products with proven higher sales; however, the fact is that proper research and analysis defines products for certain targeted consumers sales.

Of course, a business person should not promote or market products that are slow in sales versus products that have a higher volume of purchases.

Yet, if your product is properly exposed to the public and marketed effectively, you will most likely have robust sales no matter what item you sell.

You must pay particular attention to your competition. In learning all you can about the product you want to sell, you will have strength and powerful knowledge to assist success.

Dolls, antiques, coins, clothes, media, books, and more will sell in high or low volume based upon your promotion and traffic to your site or auction.

How To Learn What Products To Chooseis out of the realm of this article. If you would like to learn more contact me.

 

2)What is the difference in Amazon vs. eBay?

Many sellers prefer Amazon for the reason their sales are greater with less fees and difficulty.

Amazon is a partner in business and having a greater interest in its sellers than eBay provides. Amazon's focus is to assist sellers with their product sales. Naturally, Amazon also focuses on buyers protection.

Amazon's overall business model and company has been strategically developed over the years versus eBay's ever changing strategy that many times will interfere with Sellers capabilities and options to increase sales.

I think the leading difference in performance between eBay and Amazon is that Amazon has been a marketplace from inception.

They continue to execute that focal point.

Originally, eBay was an exceptional auction site. However, over the years they have targeted a fixed price marketplace, along with advertising sales. eBay has introduced many stumbling blocks for sellers. It is a significant reason why eBay has lost many sellers and buyers over the past years.

 

3)Can one really make a fortune overnight on eBay?

It is possible to have of a very special item that many buyers bid for or purchase at a very high price.

CAVEAT: However, the reality of this easily occurring, may not be too realistic. Earning fortunes overnight are not factual.

There are occurrences where a seller has purchased or owned items that for a very low price and then resells them at a much higher price.

However, you most likely will not make a fortune overnight.

If you have antiques you are willing to sell, it is possible to receive a high price over the auction period. Yet, fortunes overnight are not a matter-of-fact.

 

4) What is the E-Fencing Enforcement Act?

The E-Fencing Enforcement Act of 2008 was introduced into the House of Representatives in the summer of 2008.

This legislation effects auction sites like eBay and others to retain information on high-volume sellers including offering this information to retailers and law enforcement officials in cases where police reports have been filed.

Additionally, there was the Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008 introduced, (H. R. 6491), which would require auction sites to pool resources with retailers and police; and, allow retailers to sue those involved with stolen products.


How many times can the same legislation be introduced and duplicated? Can't the lawmakers talk to one another and stop wasting all the time and efforts that spend tax payer dollars on duplicate legislation.

 

 

 


Alternatives To eBay

I have provided links to eBay alternatives below.

I am directing you to my alternative site links so you may see what can be done.

You can access the main sites as well.

I will discuss the alternative sites in future posts; however, for today you can check the other sites out.
 

To Be Continued…


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http://www.home-based-business-reps.com

 
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