Show 10-29-06: eBay Feedback Farms, Stumbleupon, Y Store, Direct2Wholesale, ChannelAdvisor, Anonymous e-mail, Ertl, Crafts

Feedback farms are a plague on eBay; one cent BIN, free shipping…but something else is up. Listen in as I begin my investigation.

Speaking of feedback, major sites (other than auction) are employing feedback with good results and for obvious reasons. However, their feedback is more in the form of testimonials. How can you employ this winning tactic in your auctions?

There is a very popular site that offers an easy way to not only attract potential customers but to have fun “stumbling around” the web.

Y Store Tools is now Y Store Wizards…and at the prices that they’re charging, “Y” you should think twice.

Searching for that elusive wholesaler with just the right product? Well, there is one company with 488 locations that’s doing $59 billion in sales that has what you need.

You need to post your email address but you don’t want to expose yourself to those malicious bots….here’s a site that allows you to produce an easy solution.

Speaking of e-mail, need an anonymous, disposable address for checking out various on-line services…here’s a site that lists over 20.

One of the largest online auction and e-commerce channel managers, ChannelAdvisor, also operates an auction site itself for surplus sales from manufacturers to resellers.

I found a site (thanks to Scott Prock) that is a nifty mutimedia authoring program that could be the perfect vehicle for your info product.

Die-cast collectibles are hot and one of the biggest names in the business invites retailers to apply directly. Before you do though, are you prepared for the questions that they will ask?

A Canadian importer and exporter of lifestyle oriented fashion jewelery, handbags, wallets, hair accessories and gifts.

A stateside distributor of all natural educational toys…(the unnatural toys are best suited for another blog)

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Links from this week’s show:

Stumbleupon - Channel surf the internet with StumbleUpon! Discover great websites,videos, pictures and more — all according to your interests….and drive customers to your auctions or store.

AccuBURST - $6.95 web hosting + Free domain + Free promo tools + Free site builder.

Y Store Wizards - $700+ for basic shopping cart tools is so 1999!

Costco - While the internet site is a good place to start, the real bargains for resale are to be found in the physical stores.

Safemail - Create an image of your e-mail address that is invisible to the bots ;—–>

Direct2Wholesale - From the folks at ChannelAdvisor, network of business to business auction sites that connects reputable manufacturers and retailers with qualified buyers of surplus inventory.

EZedia - Powerful multimedia authoring software.

Prospector, Temporary e-mail Accounts - List of over 20 temporary e-mail accounts.

Ertl Collectible Diecast - Retailer information.

Amazing Accessories - Lifestyle oriented fashion jewelery, handbags, wallets, hair accessories and gifts.

Bohemian Crafts - A stateside distributor of all natural educational toys.

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