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Even more issues with eBay Shipping Policies: Get it Fast error with auctions vs fixed price

by T. W. Seller | Sep 24, 2013 | eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 3 |

So, on Sunday, I wrote about this alarming bug with the new eBay Shipping Policies. To summarize,...

The “real” reason casual buyers leave eBay for Craigslist…

by T. W. Seller | Jan 17, 2011 | Beyond Amazon eBay and Etsy: Alternative Marketplaces and Ecommerce options, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 6 |

I wrote this post during the holidays when I was stressed out of my mind.Buyer: This item I bought from you doesn’t work, I want to return it. I wanted one that works.Me: I am sorry to hear there was an issue with this....

How much resistance to ebooks & online newspapers is just fear of the unknown?

by T. W. Seller | Sep 7, 2010 | Publishing: Independent, Small Press, Self, POD, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 2 |

My father loves reading the newspaper. He reads it cover to cover over the course of the day and...

Auctiva Insurance for eBay sales: Is the discount worth the fuss of filing a claim?

by T. W. Seller | Apr 19, 2010 | Beyond Amazon eBay and Etsy: Alternative Marketplaces and Ecommerce options, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky, Testing, Try-outs and Reviews | 12 |

Regular readers know that eBay 3rd Party Provider Auctiva and I have a somewhat sordid history. I...

The 5 Most Important Things I’ve Learned About Self-Publishing and Print on Demand

by T. W. Seller | Mar 12, 2010 | Publishing: Independent, Small Press, Self, POD, Sell Their Stuff: eBay Trading Assistants and Selling Assistance, Tips, Tricks and Insider Advantages | 0 |

Back in early ’09, I did the following post as a guest post for Henry over at...

Are eBay buyers becoming feedback & DSR plea blind?

by T. W. Seller | Mar 8, 2010 | eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 5 |

As soon as DSR ratings became important, I made up a package insert that goes out in every single package I send. One side thanks you for your purchase and gives the URL for the store if you want to shop with us again. The...

A1 Marketplace launches free Stores for Media sellers with plans to move beyond books/music/movies

by T. W. Seller | Mar 5, 2010 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, Beyond Amazon eBay and Etsy: Alternative Marketplaces and Ecommerce options, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling | 0 |

A1 Marketplace is one of many Half.com like media marketplaces out there. You can list books, music, movies, software and more there without listing fees and pay only when the item sells. The interface and listing process is...

The eBay DSR feedback damage done by going on vacation

by T. W. Seller | Mar 4, 2010 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 3 |

So, did you realize I was on vacation for the last week? ;-)Yeah, I scheduled those blog posts to post while I was gone so I was blogged while I wasn’t actually here. That’s how I roll. ;-)My husband and I just...

From eBay frustrations to eCrater success: a marketplace review from a seller on both platforms

by T. W. Seller | Feb 17, 2010 | Beyond Amazon eBay and Etsy: Alternative Marketplaces and Ecommerce options, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky, Social Networking and Blogging, Testing, Try-outs and Reviews, Tips, Tricks and Insider Advantages | 18 |

Of all the new platforms and marketplaces out there, the one that caught my fancy the most recently was eCrater. The biggest selling point is that they are 100% free with no fees. Think of them as a craigslist style posting...

Bad feedback on the beach: How does taking a vacation effect your online business?

by T. W. Seller | Feb 16, 2010 | 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 | 1 |

My husband and I are planning a vacation, our first since mid-2008 so we are very excited to have some time off. On top of the normal fun of a vacation, we are making this one a little longer. We’ll be visiting family as...

On the heels of banning Twitter, eBay Partner Network says no to Facebook referral links

by T. W. Seller | Feb 11, 2010 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, eBay, Etsy and other Marketplace Selling, Social Networking and Blogging | 2 |

The problem with Facebook ads has long been that there isn’t a good way to track conversions so I was using an eBay Partner Network link on a specific Facebook Ads campaign specifically so I could see how many conversions...