|
|
TOP 10
AUCTION SITES »
The best auction sites rated by the LoveToKnow editors.
|
|
|
|
 |
lovetolearn
» how we choose
|
|
|
|
lovetoshop
» how we choose
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
FTC Guide to Online Auctions
The Federal Trade Commission write a
guide book explaining the ins and outs of online auctions. Covers
payment options and how to protect yourself from
fraudulent activity.
Also available translated into Spanish and in a PDF format. |
|
|
|
Ebay.com
Probably the best known online auction site around, Ebay offers
hundreds of different categories for your browsing and bidding pleasure.
Search through themes such as
books, baby,
cars, boats, vehicles
and parts. Many sellers take Paypal and/or credit cards. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Online
Auctions Business Model
Learn about the business end of online auctions as well as tips for winning
bids. Article details
information about strengths and weaknesses. Also link to additional
information about
online auction tools,
marketing,
reverse auctions
and
auction software.
|
|
|
|
BidonUSA.com
Advertises no insertion fee and no final value fee.
Offers
auctions and
buy it now options.
Search by title and description or category. Thousands of items listed and
many of them name brand products either new or very gently worn. Be sure to
browse through the "hot" items category. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
IRS on Online Auctions
Not sure what records to keep or how much
to pay in taxes for your online auctions? The IRS offers in depth notes
outlining the business practices of online auction businesses. Find out the
differences between
appreciated assets and depreciated business assets. |
|
|
|
Ebid
Ebid offers thousands of categories, sellers and auctions. Preferred
payments include Paypal, PPPay and Google Checkout. To learn the ins and
outs of the Ebid model, check out the
community forums,
where users post questions and seek answers on a wide variety of Ebid
topics, from beginner to advanced. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Ebay Auction Biz for SAHMs
For those looking for a way to stay
home with their children, but still bring in a little extra income, online
auctions can be the perfect solution. Learn
how
drop shipping works, so you don't even have to keep inventory in your
home. Many articles covering all aspects of the business. |
|
|
|
Online
Supplier
Need products to sell in your online auctions? This
website offers wholesale products. They offer a
14-day free trial with activation fee, so you can try out their system
before making a commitment. Offers online training. You can even read
through some testimonials from other users. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Scambusters.org
Covers the questions about online
auctions and whether they are "deals or steals". Covers scams on
both ends of the spectrum and topics such as failure to pay, failure
to ship merchandise, fee stacking and buy and switch.
Subscribe to their RSS feed to be updated on new articles and
information. |
|
|
|
Earbid.com
Find bigger ticket items and commercial appliances
that may not be as plentiful on other online auction sites. You can also
find lots of different tools and equipment. They specifically serve the
semiconductor industry. Find out how to sell your own items on
consignment. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Online Auction Articles
A huge resource filled with
online
articles on a wide number of topics related to online auctions. Browse
through articles such as "Why It's a Bad Idea to Promote Hot Selling
Products on Ebay" and "You Have 3 Seconds to Sell Your eBook on Ebay". |
|
|
|
SiteSell.com
This site features a really unique concept in online
auction businesses. Their service will help free you from being tied to eBay
so closely, if that is a concern. Take a
quick tour to
find out all the available features, cost and how to set up your own site. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Harvard Business School
Some really interesting and intensive
articles about the topic of online auctions. Read about
how to harness
auction fever and
Amazon, Ebay
and the bidding wars. While you're there, read about how to run a
profitable business and business statistics. |
|
|
|
Goodwill.com
Goodwill now offers online auctions. Not only will
you often get a great price on an item, but you'll be helping an
organization that gives a lot back to society.
Search
through listings for items such as books, movies, clothing, jewelry,
tools, sports items and
furniture. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Advice
for Sellers
A list of articles aimed at online auction
sellers.
Check out articles on how to
sell your own "stuff" at Ebay,
how to
keep from being an auction addict,
timing
your auctions - when to start and when to end and
record
keeping for auction sellers in parts one through four. |
|
|
|
Payless Bid
Some of today's hot items at crazy prices. The site is
still small enough that you can often find great deals. Be sure to check the
details carefully before bidding.
Free
registration. You can also view recent auction wins to see how much
items are going for. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Internet Businesses: Online Auctions
Once you've discovered the
articles on basics, such as how to sell on Ebay, spend some time browsing
through the specialty titles, such as "PC
& Video Games: How to Buy Cheaply on Ebay and Sell at a Profit on Amazon"
and "Selling Information on Ebay".
|
|
|
|
Skip McGrath's Auction Seller's Resource
Website for auction
sellers who want to take things to the next level. In addition to
free
resources such as an Ebay glossary, drop shipping on Ebay, you'll find
business
products for sell. Some of the products include things such as a
seller's guide and complete selling system. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
TechSoup.org
List of popular topics covering online auctions.
Covers everything from the basics of how online auctions work to more
in-depth details such as an overall plan for selling or buying on Ebay.
Focuses on using auctions as
fundraising events for nonprofit groups. |
|
|
|
Auction Bytes
"The independent trade publication for online
merchants." Offers articles and many free resources as well as links to
software and auction sites. Check out the
podcasts,
forums and
AuctionBytesTV. Locate local Ebay drop off stores or see what
discussions are currently active. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
