Philadelphia Enquirer Details Pennsylvania Case Against Stay at Home Mom eBay Seller

The Philadelphia Enquirer Headline Reads:
Pennsylvania Takes on Online Auctions
Pa went after Mary Jo Pletz’s eBay business now changes in law may come…
Read this excellent news article (link below). The story details the plight of a Trading Assistant who was unfortunate enough to be very good at what she does. The State made a very poor decision [...]

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What does the NEW Trading Assistant eBay Agreement mean to you? -Humor-

This article is simply intended as a parody. It is not a serious commentary on the new trading assistant program. Please make your own judgements concerning the eBay program. The comments made here are not to be considered as a serious evaluation of this new program.
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The new Trading Assistant (TA) program separates the two types [...]

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eBay Skills Needed - Buyer, Seller, Online Sales Management for Platnum Powerseller on eBay…

12 Bucks an Hour - In San Fransisco!
I am sure real eBay experienced people are clamoring all over themselves to get in for an interview.  Especially for the incredible rate of $12 per hour…
In San Fransisco short order cooks make more per hour… (more…

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Top 10 eBay Trading Assistant Drop Store Reality Checks

Running an eBay consignment business can be complicated, time consuming, and nerve wracking…
As a business, consignment selling on eBay is not the easy get rich quick scheme some would have you believe. While initially setting up an eBay consignment business may sound like a ticket to easy street…
Whats better than selling other peoples stuff [...]

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Antiques Appraisals - Where, How, Why? Trading Assistants Should Know Walt Kolenda - AuctionWally

As Trading Assistants we see the gamut of merchadise come through our doors each day….
Usually we can evaluate the value of this merchandise in the blink of an eye, or possibly with a quick online trip to Terapeak…
But when something is presented by a client… say possibly a fine piece of antique furniture, do you [...]

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Chicago Tribune reveals Auctioneer vs eBay battle from the front lines.

An article in the Chicago Tribune reveals the Auctioneer vs eBay battle from the front lines.

The Tribune article details with specific clarity the unfair and abusive nature of the State of Pennsylvania’s prosecution of honest eBay small business owners. Legislation in Pennsylvania has been sponsored by a small group of politically savvy and powerful special interest groups (Auctioneers). 
When Pennsylvania [...]

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State Bill Vote Scheduled - Exempts Internet Sellers from Auctioneer Regulations

In a story by: Unravel the Gavel and reported in AuctionBytes today. It is reported New Hampshire has introduced a bill in the legislature to exempt Internet sales from any auctioneer licensure requirements.
This report is the best news of the week for eBay TA’s (excuse me please, REDOL’s). We can only hope this Bill [...]

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New eBay Trading Assistant Agreement - Options for Drop Store Owners

With the advent of the new eBay Trading Assistant (”Registered eBay Drop Off Location” or REDOL) agreement, an already complicated business outlook has just become more convoluted.   
eBay Trading Assistants and Drop Store owners - Franchisee or Non-Franchise… should be evaluating the new eBay Trading Assistant Agreement and determining what the implications are for the future of your business. 
I will refrain from interpreting this new [...]

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Auctionbytes reports on the Trading Assistant - Trading Post News…

Auctionbytes reports on the changes in eBay’s Trading Assistant Agreement…

eBay Changes Trading Assistant Program for Consignment-Sales
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
January 17, 2008

eBay announced changes to its Trading Assistant program, including the news that it would change the designation “Trading Post” to “Registered eBay Drop Off Location” (REDOL). The changes come as eBay consignment [...]

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eBay limits all Trading Assistants and Drop store owners ability to earn a living…

The recent changes in the trading assistant agreement has sparked a debate on the official eBay forums. eBay has laid down a very restrictive agreement and as a trading assistant or drop store owner, you should read it very carefully before clicking any box indicating your agreement.
To be honest, eBay has instituted this new agreement [...]

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Important Changes to the eBay Trading Assistant Program - Action Required

eBay Announces Changes to the Trading Assistant Program:
Our initial evaluation of this “agreement” is underway… I will post our opinions after we have digested the entire “new” program.   I can say that I never received any email from eBay regarding this change and we have been listed in the TA directory since 2001. - Our [...]

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eBay Trading Assistant Journal - Drop Store Operators & Trading Assistants Unite

Drop Store Operators & Trading Assistants Unite:
As an eBay trading assistant and drop store operator… I am aware of the limited amount of real world information available to the people who are actually in the trenches every day.
With this blog, I have tried to provide information to business owners trying to sell products on eBay [...]

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eBay Sellers Keyword Tools Rundown - Use keywords to find your buyers!

Established eBay sellers know the importance of selecting the right “keywords” for the titles of auctions and store listings within eBay.  While most eBay sellers may not be aware of the work eBay does “behind the scenes” to make sure each and every one of your listings is optimised throughout the Internet. The work that eBay does [...]

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If you were to try and source a product to sell on eBay, what would you look for?

If you were to try and source a product to sell on eBay, what would you look for?

Something you know?
Something you can buy cheap?
Items at a garage sale?
Merchandise imported by container full from china with questionable branding and associated return nightmares?

Seriously, these are a few of the numerous opinions offered by a bevy of self [...]

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Whats in a Name? How To Select an eBay Selling ID for Small Business

This morning in my Google Alerts inbox came a question from a small business owner about eBay.
This is not unusual because while eBay wants to create the impression that the entire process of setting up an eBay selling account is a simple 123 affair, in reality it can be a challenge. There are numerous decisions [...]

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