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Timing isn’t everything: how content and quality trump trends

by T. W. Seller | Nov 26, 2012 | Publishing: Independent, Small Press, Self, POD, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky, Tips, Tricks and Insider Advantages | 1 |

Last week’s post made the case for why, when it comes to selling (online especially),...

How does the new CPSIA law impact online sellers and crafters?

by Mr. Whine Seller | Feb 10, 2009 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, Beyond Amazon eBay and Etsy: Alternative Marketplaces and Ecommerce options, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 2 |

THE ISSUE: Signed into law on August 14th, 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) includes updates to existing consumer protection laws and notably imposes strict regulations for the manufacture and sale of...

Stores that may close or go out of business after Christmas and New Years (a PSA from me to you)

by T. W. Seller | Dec 10, 2008 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, Tips, Tricks and Insider Advantages | 6 |

First, off, let me repeat my warning of a few posts ago: Send checks or cash instead of gift certificates this holiday season. Consumer Reports is saying the same thing. Stores that are in danger of going out of business are...

My secret confession: I like Buy.com on eBay (and hate that letter)

by T. W. Seller | Oct 20, 2008 | eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 26 |

There was an article over on My Blog Uptopia a few days ago about the Buy.com/eBay partnership. If you are just tuning in, let’s recap. Buy.com has been selling on eBay for a few months now. While big companies selling on...

No eBay Live next year? What is going on over there?

by T. W. Seller | May 6, 2008 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling | 0 |

In a surprise move, eBay just announced that there will be no eBay Live next year. I haven’t read anyone else’s speculation on this but I have to admit is that my gut reaction is that this is a little odd. First they...