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TOP 10AUCTION SITES » The best auction sites rated by the LoveToKnow editors. | | | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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 | 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. | |
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