Finding eBay Consignment Help - New eBay Trading Assistant Directory - Not So New

The eBay Trading Assistant program was re-engineered several months ago.  eBay, in fact, started the recent round of controversial announcements (Fees, Feedback, DSRs tied to fee discounts, No more digital delivery, etc) with the summary and unexpected changes to the Trading Assistant system. 

Trading Posts had been renamed as REDOL’s (?).

REDOL (Drop Stores and TA’s [...]

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eBay Franchise Drop Stores - Why they failed

As a former official eBay Trading Assistant, Trading Post owner and master franchise representative for an eBay drop store franchise chain. I would like to weigh in on the subject of franchising and stand alone eBay drop stores or consignment locations.
My experience on both sides of the fence has revealed certain truths, and since I [...]

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Trading Assistant Journal Included In Top 11 eBay Information Sites List-Honorable Mention on “Ask Owlbert”

Barbara Lang’s Blog - Ask Owlbert
Included the Trading Assistant Journal as a top eBay topic blog.
We thank Barbara for including us in the list with the likes of Ina Steiner, Skip McGrath, and our friends at Lizard Wisdom and Auction Rebel.
You can read the entire article at the following URL: Make Money on eBay? Check [...]

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eBay Trading Assistant Directory Google Search and Consignment Sellers

A great deal of turmoil has been raised recently in the eBay Trading Assistant community.
Reader Please Note: This post is over 1900 words in length. I feel it is worth the time to read the entire article. If you think this post is just too long after reading the entire article please leave a comment [...]

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Pennsylvania still pressing charges on eBay Drop Store Owner

Pennsylvania is still after honest business people… Charging them with violation of a law which never applied.
While stay at home mom, Mary Jo Pletz has been exonerated of all charges by the State of Pennsylvania.  (Due to media attention no doubt).  It seems the story of an i Sold it drop store in Harrisburg, PA was [...]

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Internet Business Mentorship - Option for the future of TA’s Drop Store Owners?

Are you the friend or business acquaintance everyone asks about eBay or how to sell online?

Do you have previous experience selling products on the Internet via online auctions or through your own website?
Have you ever worked at or owned an eBay Trading Assistant Business or eBay Drop Store?
Are you familiar with fellow members of your [...]

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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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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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11 Most Commonly Suggested ways to Make Money on eBay and why you should Avoid most of them

Pardon us for a moment while we play “Devils Advocate” to explain the reasons why some of these 11 most commonly suggested methods for making money on eBay, are impractical or more accurately, are methods destined for failure.
If your goal is to start an eBay based business you should read this article.
The best way(s) in [...]

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