If you are new to the world of online auctions, you might have
the impression that there is nothing but eBay. While eBay is massive
and constantly advertises the fact that you can find "it"
on eBay, there are other shopping venues available. Whether you
are just setting out as an online seller, want to switch sites,
or diversify your sales channel, it might be worthwhile to look
at alternatives.
You should be aware, though, that using eBay has its advantages.
It is much larger than its competitors (see http://www.powersellersunite.com/auctionsitewatch.php),
which translates into an anormous amount of traffic. And it is
an internationally recognized brand that spends a lot on marketing.
However, eBay also has its disadvantages. The fees for sellers
are relatively high, many categories have fierce price competition,
and there are recurring technical glitches and dubious "improvements"
(such as giving sellers overly optimistic arrival dates during
the holiday shipping season).
Where can you find alternatives? Here are some URLs of auction
venue lists to get you started:
http://auctionbytes.com/cab/pages/sitepricing
http://theauctionboard.com/onlineauctions.phpl
http://www.powersellersunite.com/about7.phpl |
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