tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post7645260604090711958..comments2023-10-09T20:40:53.980-04:00Comments on Kovels Komments | Weekly eNewsletter about Antiques and Collectibles: ONLINE AUCTION SITESAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315614751727976326noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-13881639967211227072008-12-10T07:11:00.000-05:002008-12-10T07:11:00.000-05:00I left Ebay and went to a internet mall type websi...I left Ebay and went to a internet mall type website, called icollect247.com. It is the easiest place I have seen to list antique and vintage collectable items. Sellers determine what forms of payment they will accept. You can set a price for your item and also take offers, just like on Ebay. The owners review every item that is listed, for quality control. Every item is pre-1970, and no reproductions or limited edition collectables are allowed. Price is a flat fee of $35 a month. Compared to Ebay, a bargain!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-72255398098529579872008-12-09T05:03:00.000-05:002008-12-09T05:03:00.000-05:00I have been on ebay and Ruby Lane for years. I lik...I have been on ebay and Ruby Lane for years. I like RL but ebay has turned against their sellers and buyers! The very people who butter their bread!<BR/><BR/>Did you know that ebay will not let you accept checks, money orders or certified checks anymore? What does that leave???? Oh yeah, Paypal whom they own! Ebay needs to be tumbled off their pedestal that they are on!<BR/><BR/>I gave up and had someone build me a site www.auntvicksgems.com It will be slow going but at least I will be my own boss!<BR/><BR/>BettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-33317435606471655602008-12-08T16:24:00.000-05:002008-12-08T16:24:00.000-05:00I have been selling on Bonanzle for about 3 months...I have been selling on Bonanzle for about 3 months now. The site is only a little older than that. We just broke into the PSU top 10 at #7. I am so excited to see what happens next! This is the next best place after eBay, meets it's demise. There are just shy of 1/2 million listings, and that is growing every day. Come and see me at www.theBonz.com/blarney_stone .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-42009990953756391032008-12-06T07:16:00.000-05:002008-12-06T07:16:00.000-05:00After nearly 10 years at FEEbay I've had enough an...After nearly 10 years at FEEbay I've had enough and went to Ebid! I love Ebid, it's so easy to use and the community is friendly. <BR/><BR/>Check out Ebid!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-53051695888070272392008-11-26T00:32:00.000-05:002008-11-26T00:32:00.000-05:00Another great resource for information about the a...Another great resource for information about the alternative auction sites is www.pheebay.com. They have informational threads on a lot of the different categories sold on auction sites, collectibles, Vintage postcards, coin and many other. The site is comprised of a lot of sellers who are more than willing to share information about all the sites available.Karen Lockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12598825208088683971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-18108822420115722882008-11-25T22:03:00.000-05:002008-11-25T22:03:00.000-05:00Hello Everyone! Thanks for posting your thoughts &...Hello Everyone! Thanks for posting your thoughts & info for us all to learn more! This site is a resource of info. It shows stats for online auctions. It was born from disgust with ebays policies. They also have stores. http://www.powersellersunite.com/<BR/>I have learned a lot there and have tried Ruby Lane, ioffer, ebid & bidville. I am not impressed with any of them. I am going to check the site posted hre bonanzle.com. Definately most of teh people I know would like to get off ebay...asap! Kind regards, Angelarts1.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-1535572319015125452008-11-24T15:28:00.000-05:002008-11-24T15:28:00.000-05:00Bonanzle has surpassed 10,000 users, and has just ...Bonanzle has surpassed 10,000 users, and has just under 1/2 million listings, has a HUGE community spirit, is almost fee free, and it is *easy and fun*!!! I couldn't ask for more!! If you would like to check out my site, come on over! www.thebonz.com/blarney_stoneblarney_stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926128946488781115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-33895524768194645972008-11-24T05:55:00.000-05:002008-11-24T05:55:00.000-05:00eBid.net works for me,the site is all about choice...<A HREF="" REL="nofollow">eBid.net</A> works for me,the site is all about choice.<BR/><BR/>You choose whether to list auctions or BuyNows (or both).<BR/><BR/>You choose the payment providers,you want to deal with.<BR/><BR/>You choose whether to set a reserve, you choose whether to use auto extend.<BR/><BR/>You can choose listing durations from 3 to 90 days, (if you use buynow you can use RunTilSold)<BR/><BR/>There is no cap on the number of listings you can have, but identical listings are not allowed.<BR/><BR/>All qualifying listings are uploaded to google products 6 times a month.<BR/><BR/>RSS feeds are available, for all your listings, or are flexible enough to show just one of your stores, or even one of your store categories if you want to.<BR/><BR/>If you go for free seller membership you pay a 3% fvf.<BR/><BR/>If you choose to pay for Seller+, you can list & sell for free, although most use a gallery listing with a 2% fvf.<BR/>As a Seller + member you get FIVE FREE STORES.<BR/><BR/>A one off payment of 49.99 will set you up as a Seller+ member FOR LIFE!!.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-27224351904647460302008-11-23T10:53:00.000-05:002008-11-23T10:53:00.000-05:00There are so many new auction sites and it is hard...There are so many new auction sites and it is hard to pick one. One that is inexpensive to try is OLA.com or OnlineAuction.Com. It is getting to be an up and coming site with more traffic all the time. The people are helpful and such a the staff is great. Come check it out and give it a try. <BR/>goldi@onlineauction.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-72306274623229526872008-11-22T17:23:00.000-05:002008-11-22T17:23:00.000-05:00Ebid.net is the place to be growing everyday,313 f...Ebid.net is the place to be growing everyday,313 feedback for me in five months through buying and selling, i have five stores on ebid, the only fee's i pay are 2% fvf if an item sells which they do, two more feedbacks which i have coming in the next 24 hours plus another 10 -12 and i will have beaten the feedback i have on ebay in 18 months, who says things don't sell on ebid,poppycock.<BR/>Just gone over the 500,000 member mark in the last few days.<BR/>www.ebid.net the place to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-15582513077192863552008-11-22T09:27:00.000-05:002008-11-22T09:27:00.000-05:00Hi - Just want people to know that www.blujay.com ...Hi - Just want people to know that www.blujay.com is a great place to buy and sell collectibles and antiques.This place is 100% free and ex ebayers are pouring in daily and have been since the start of the year.A person can have a full pledge store with checkouts and already has 1000s of sellers with almost 500,000 items to browse,no china junk like ebay.We have made many sales here as are others and many collectibles .Too bad ebay is falling,was a great place in it's day. MelvinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-46222754500381374492008-11-22T09:07:00.000-05:002008-11-22T09:07:00.000-05:00BONANZLE.COM!!!!BONANZLE.COM!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-62846859094893601432008-11-22T05:47:00.000-05:002008-11-22T05:47:00.000-05:00A good site for collectables is Specialistauctions...A good site for collectables is Specialistauctions.com. All auction listings are moderated so there is less likelihood of fakes or items in the wrong categoryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-89238801049581451222008-11-21T17:39:00.000-05:002008-11-21T17:39:00.000-05:00Hey Everyone! My husband & I sell on Feebay a...Hey Everyone! My husband & I sell on Feebay and hate it! So I have started doing research for a replacement after the holidays. One of THE BEST TOOLS FOR RESEARCH of this sort is Quantcast.com. It is free and will give you market research, traffic, rankings, demographics and whether or not they accept advertising for any site you can name. As far as I can see for non-auction fixed price sales eCrater is the best option and for auction style sales eBid.net has the best ranking and demographics for people trying to get away from Ebay. Take some time and do your own research before jumping from one place to another. It will save enormous amounts of time with relisting your things later! Have a great Holiday Season, y'all! Junquee101Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-51233610108944982492008-11-21T15:40:00.000-05:002008-11-21T15:40:00.000-05:00I have closed my eBay store, after 8 years, of buy...I have closed my eBay store, after 8 years, of buying and selling there. <BR/><BR/>Just to verify I made the correct decision, I listed 17 items, on eBay. They were formerly my best sellers there. Most were auctions, some were BIN. My listing fees were $15.02, my sales were $9.99, my PayPal fee was $.47, and I forget the FVF. My net Profit on the sale was a whopping -$5.55, before the cost of my merchandise. <BR/><BR/>This is why I have moved to my new home, where on the same transaction, My fees would have been $.50, plus the cost of the merchandise.<BR/><BR/>My new home is Bonanzle, and I love it there. bonanzle.com <BR/><BR/>Thanks for allowing this post. It is wonderful to be able to let people know about the best new online store site around.blarney_stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926128946488781115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-43725850436035030472008-11-21T15:10:00.000-05:002008-11-21T15:10:00.000-05:00HI! I found Bonanzle a few weeks ago and absolute...HI! I found Bonanzle a few weeks ago and absolutely LOVE it! Very reminiscent of the original ebay community... and even nicer and friendlier. There online chat addition is fun!! I heartily recommend it. I have closed my ebay store and am concentrating on helping Bonanzle to make a go of it. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! <BR/><BR/>p.s I also use iOffer which is an okay site. The only problem is that there is no support help. Bonanzle support is outstanding!! and personal!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824387976468125714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-862353600132642232008-11-21T13:03:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:03:00.000-05:00In the niche department, The Record Ranch launched...In the niche department, The Record Ranch launched last month. The Record Ranch is a music-only auction site geared towards collectors and music fans alike. The category structure, unlike eBya's music categories, makes sense. Listings and stores are free. Check it out at: http://www.therecordranch.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-37375261750428175262008-11-21T11:21:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:21:00.000-05:00I have been selling on bonanzle.com almost 2 month...I have been selling on bonanzle.com almost 2 months.It it the easiest and most friendly site i have ever sold on.So many plus's there!NO listing fees once you add items to your booth They stay until sold eliminating relisting fees. Also very low FVF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-86248887913883636312008-11-21T10:17:00.000-05:002008-11-21T10:17:00.000-05:00Ebid is very flexible for both buyer and seller!Fo...Ebid is very flexible for both buyer and seller!<BR/><BR/>For sellers ebid.net are the only serious contender for anyone who wishes to escape the stranglehold of ebay and paypal.<BR/>Ebid.net is free to list and depending on your membership level and style of listing there are no FVFs. Even when there are FVFs to be paid these are low. The advantages of none or low seller fees is obvious not only for the seller, but to the buyer as well - this means more bargains as any sensible seller will pass these savings onto the buyer in order to attract business.<BR/> <BR/>Ebid allows you to make and receive payment by Google Checkout - what a bonus!<BR/><BR/>Ebid is a great place for buyers as there are bargains to be had (remember those passed on seller fee savings). Ebid is very strong on keeping crap off its site, which in turn reduces the amount of scam artists.<BR/><BR/>Here are some useful links<BR/><BR/>ebid<BR/>http://ebid.net<BR/><BR/>Google Checkout<BR/>https://checkout.google.com/<BR/><BR/>My ebid store<BR/>http://uk.ebid.net/stores/booksforsaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-68712157968170494782008-11-21T07:17:00.000-05:002008-11-21T07:17:00.000-05:00I've tried a few sites but the one I'm stuck on is...I've tried a few sites but the one I'm stuck on is http://bonanzle.com . Has to be the coolest and the "boyz" are the bomb!! Love ya guyz, without you we'd be just another selling site :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-43712439167381942862008-11-21T06:21:00.000-05:002008-11-21T06:21:00.000-05:00I absolutely can't say enough good things about ww...I absolutely can't say enough good things about www.bonanzle.com, but I'll try:<BR/>-Super friendly and active online community with the vibe of an outdoor marketplace.<BR/>-Streamlined and incredibly simple listing form.<BR/>-Straightfoward and reasonable FVFs<BR/>-Live chatting within your booth (that's what a store is called there) so online sellers can answer questions about their items on the spot<BR/>-Listing an item is FREE!!! Repeat: NO listing fees!<BR/>-Actual Customer Service. Real people, responding to email questions. Can it get any better?<BR/><BR/>Bonanzle is still small, but it's growing incredibly quickly. They'll hit 10,000 members by the end of the week and it can only go up from there.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047187755949371184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-26764205877778816122008-11-20T22:33:00.000-05:002008-11-20T22:33:00.000-05:00I have had items listed on Bonanzle for about 6 we...I have had items listed on Bonanzle for about 6 weeks and have sold one item but things are picking up with inquiries, etc. In 6 weeks, the number of users has tripled. You can list at no initial cost forever. They are also clever enough to realize how to keep shipping cost low. When you do sell, your final value is based on the cost of the item plus shipping. Before this I sold on eBay for about 11 years. I love Bonanzle because the people are so friendly, you can import active eBay listings and the graphic design is excellent. Several years ago, I tried Wagglepop but didn't stay there long because items were not selling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-16994773590469269282008-11-20T21:25:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:25:00.000-05:00a really good and credible site is: www.collectibl...a really good and credible site is: www.collectibles-yardsale.com - not an auction but credible place to buy collectibles. Thanks.MoonAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173200491746328510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-83784762071391430622008-11-20T19:13:00.000-05:002008-11-20T19:13:00.000-05:00Seeauctions.com has some killer pieces listed, and...Seeauctions.com has some killer pieces listed, and seems to be catching on. Being a new site, it'll take awhile I suppose for buyers and sellers to find it and get comfortable with it, but it could take off. There's no junk there, like ebay, or bonanzle, and you can set up a store front, or go the auction route. It's the best alternative I've seen yet to ebay, where I've been selling for the last 9 years. I'm sick of their shenanigans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982924932060917225.post-28671150826779775052008-11-20T14:38:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:38:00.000-05:00The site I like best is http://uk.ebid.net/ it off...The site I like best is http://uk.ebid.net/ it offers the best option financially and provides you with RSS feeds for your individual store categories - great for marketing your items on blogs etc.<BR/>eBid is also truly international and has been winning awards this year. Having tried quite a few auction sites (I wrote about some of my experiences here http://www.squidoo.com/ebay-or-not-ebay ) eBid offer the best alternative I have found to eBay.<BR/>I wrote about eBid stores here http://www.squidoo.com/0ctavias0fferings_eBid_Stores<BR/>Whether you succeed on an alternative site to eBay will be largely down to your own marketing abilities and some sellers do understand this which is why we have started this promotion http://www.squidoo.com/Penny_AuctionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com