What if everyone just stopped doing Ebay and give all these auction sites a chance?? There are cheaper items on Yahoo auctions and ebid.
2006-10-11 03:37:22 · 3 answers · asked by ivan 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There's a new book out that explores why sellers need to consider other auction sites and not just focus on eBay alone. It is called “Selling Beyond eBay: Foolproof Ways to Reach More Customers and Make Big Money on Rival Online Marketplaces” by Greg Holden (AMACOM, July 13, 2006). http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0814473490/powerhomebizguid
The author advises, “if you focus solely on eBay for your online auction sales, you might be selling yourself short.” So why sell beyond eBay?
1. Other auction sites are less expensive and more user-friendly than eBay
2. You can reach dedicated collectors in other niche auction sites
3. You can increase your profit margin by moving some of your sales from eBay to other venues
4. You diversify your sales channel
5. Look beyond eBay to save money and find new customers
Some alternatives to ebay are:
1. Niche auction sites – these are specialty sites that appeal to a niche audience of collectors and enthusiasts
WineBid http://www.winebid = for wines
Penbid.com http://www.penbid.com = for antique pens, pencils and books about them
LabX http://www.labx.com = for lab equipment, medical equipment, analytical instruments
Just Beads! http://www.justbeads.com -- for beads, jewelry, stones, beaded bags
Pottery Auction http://www.potteryauction.com - for pottery
Sedo http://www.sedo.com = for domain names
IronPlanet http://www.ironplanet.com = for heavy machinery, asphalt, trucks
Playle http://www.playle.com -- for vintage postcards
Bid4Assets http://www.bid4assets.com = for high ticket items such as real estate, cars, jewelries
2. Yahoo! Auctions http://auctions.yahoo.com/ = eBay’s largest competitor
3. Overstock http://www.overstock.com = Skews towards females and their best selling items include women’s shoes and handbags, fashion jewelry, small electronics and cell phone accessories. Overstock’s customers are typically affluent yet value conscious.
4. Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com = While Amazon.com has an auction component, it is better to sell via their Marketplace which allows sellers to piggyback on what Amazon sells.
5. Liquidation Marketplaces – ideal for sellers offering hundreds or thousands of inventory items
UBid http://www.ubid.com = sells brand name merchandise for hefty discounts with bidders prequalified before submitting a bid (they need to provide credit card information)
Liquidation.com http://www.liquidation.com = the largest surplus marketplace not intended for sellers offering single items
6. Local Buyers – for big and bulky items you want to sell, or if you prefer local buyers instead of the global marketplace
LiveDeal.com http://www.livedeal.com = allows buyers to search by location; allows buyers to make offers to sellers
Craigslist http://www.craigslist.com = a free classified ads local directory
Yahoo Classifieds http://classifieds.yahoo.com = free classified ads for most household goods
Newspaper classified ads = millions of people still read the newspapers’ classified ads section
7. Live Auction sites
Bidz.com http://www.bidz.com = connects you to sales of items on a “last minute basis”
8. Your own website – instead of selling through a different auction sales channel, you can opt to create your own e-commerce site where buyers can directly purchase from you.
2006-10-18 08:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by imisidro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try bidranger.com it is a new ebay alternative and no final value fees. you can also get a free store.
2014-02-23 23:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest issue I foresee with using other auction sites is that they do not afford the same level of protection that is afforded by ebay. I got scammed on another auction site and the site not only did nothing to stop it but allowed the indivudal to continue posting auctions.
2006-10-11 03:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by Richter35 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you i was a eBay junkie now i regret the stuff they sometimes show you looks good but when you get it it looks lousy so i rather go to the store and purchase my stuff i think i look at these website cause eBay there is to much drama going on .
2006-10-11 03:47:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget Greedbay, this is the second largest auction site in Australia growing by the thousands every week:
http://www.oztion.com.au/?r=826
Free listings and low final value fees PLUS very friendly and helpful community and admin who actually answer your emails personally!
http://www.oztion.com.au/?r=826
2006-10-16 04:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap auction with low fees - http://itemauctions.com
2013-11-10 19:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋