Auctiva is happy to announce off-eBay stores powered by Auctiva Commerce.
Starting in January 2009, you will be able to set up an online store using Auctiva Commerce. We have the best features and prices available to help you easily build and manage your store. Watch our demo video to get a sneak peek.
We know it has become increasingly difficult to make money on eBay. Creating your own online store with Auctiva Commerce is the answer.
Keep an eye on your inbox for more updates and join us on the Auctiva Community Boards to ask questions and participate in the discussions: http://community.auctiva.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/5371029503.
Sincerely,
Auctiva Commerce Team
I don’t love their verbiage (why not, We know it has become increasingly difficult for some people to make money on eBay) but I am excited to see what they have to offer. I really love Auctiva’s free services and would love to see what this new service is like.
To me, the future of selling online is not the next eBay clone but rather selling on your own store. The deal breaker on this Auctiva service, for me, will be how much you can brand it and otherwise integrate it with your existing website.
You can view their demo video below:
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Hi Hillary — I agree with you, the auctiva stores concept sounds really exciting.
I did a blog post about it last month, after reading a blurb on auctionbytes.com. — my post:
http://www.msdowantiques.com/2008/11/auctiva-to-offer-non-ebay-stores.html
They do say “a customizable merchant dashboard” — so yes, let’s hope that we can brand it and link with our other sites.
Something to watch for in the fast-approaching New Year.
Happy Holi-DAZE! –Marianne
Hi Hillary — I agree with you, the auctiva stores concept sounds really exciting.
I did a blog post about it last month, after reading a blurb on auctionbytes.com. — my post:
http://www.msdowantiques.com/2008/11/auctiva-to-offer-non-ebay-stores.html
They do say “a customizable merchant dashboard” — so yes, let’s hope that we can brand it and link with our other sites.
Something to watch for in the fast-approaching New Year.
Happy Holi-DAZE! –Marianne
I wouldn’t hold out for auctiva. They seem to taking advantage of ebays misfortune and the only sellers I’ve seen with interest in this venue are problem sellers who have been restricted or had other problems with ebay. As a buyer there will be no benefits in shopping through an auctiva store, as a seller it looks likes it will be a complete failure and will most likely lead to auctivas demise.
I wouldn’t hold out for auctiva. They seem to taking advantage of ebays misfortune and the only sellers I’ve seen with interest in this venue are problem sellers who have been restricted or had other problems with ebay. As a buyer there will be no benefits in shopping through an auctiva store, as a seller it looks likes it will be a complete failure and will most likely lead to auctivas demise.
when does the storefront open. I have been watching and cant seem to find it anywhere. does anyone know when?
According to their official website, they launch in January 2009: http://auctivacommerce.com/
when does the storefront open. I have been watching and cant seem to find it anywhere. does anyone know when?
According to their official website, they launch in January 2009: http://auctivacommerce.com/
do you know the date they open the stores?
Beta testers can set-up their stores on the 20th. If you aren’t a Beta tester yet, you can sign up on the site.
do you know the date they open the stores?
Beta testers can set-up their stores on the 20th. If you aren’t a Beta tester yet, you can sign up on the site.
John you sound sooo negative. I had no problems selling on ebay at all and infact I will be opening another store on ebay tonight with listings. dont be to quick to judge another site without trying it out either by selling or as a buyer.
John you sound sooo negative. I had no problems selling on ebay at all and infact I will be opening another store on ebay tonight with listings. dont be to quick to judge another site without trying it out either by selling or as a buyer.
John,
I haven’t been restricted by Ebay. Their fees are eating my small business alive. I make $5.00 on a sale, by the time I pay the “listing fee”, “final value” fee, “PPal” fee, I’m left with less than $2.00. Then I pay the store fee at the beginning of each month. I plan on keeping my Ebay store for auctions and to see which store will most benefit me. If Auctiva doesn’t work, my door will close.
John,
I haven’t been restricted by Ebay. Their fees are eating my small business alive. I make $5.00 on a sale, by the time I pay the “listing fee”, “final value” fee, “PPal” fee, I’m left with less than $2.00. Then I pay the store fee at the beginning of each month. I plan on keeping my Ebay store for auctions and to see which store will most benefit me. If Auctiva doesn’t work, my door will close.