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April 25, 2013 · No comments

Letter From the Editor: We’ve Moved!

Over the last few years we've had a lot of fun sharing expert insights, selling tips, and the latest ecommerce news with you to help as you establish and grow your online business. We'll continue doing...

April 24, 2013 · No comments

Childhood Idea Grows into Online Plant Store

In some parts of the world, the mimosa pudica plant is a commonly found plant. Here in the United States, the sensitive plant is a curiosity for kids because its leaves quickly close when touched. Larry Chipkin...

March 29, 2013 · No comments

How to Get the Perfect Product Photo

As trite as it might sound, a good picture is still worth a thousand words—or even $1,000. The better your product photos, the better your chance to convince a buyer to make a purchase today. You...

March 1, 2013 · 8 Comments

Online Auction Sites Other than eBay

As eBay continues to increase its fees and other marketplaces like Yardsellr.com shut down, sellers are scrambling to find the next best option. A few months ago, we looked at a few eBay alternatives that incorporate real-time...

December 4, 2012 · 3 Comments

Local Meetup eBay Groups: Why Start One?

Editor's note: This article is the first of a three-part series that discusses meetup groups for eBay sellers and their benefits. Being in the full swing of the holiday season, we expect you're enjoying your busiest time...

Letter From the Editor: We’ve Moved!

The Online Seller is now on Auctiva EDU.

Posted 27 days ago

Over the last few years we've had a lot of fun sharing expert insights, selling tips, and the latest ecommerce news with you to help as you establish and grow your online business. We'll continue ...

eBay Urges Users to Fight Online Sales Tax

Marketplace Fairness Act pushes on, will be brought to Senate floor.

Posted 28 days ago

eBay is asking its users to tell Congress they don't want an online sales tax. In a letter sent to users on Sunday, eBay President and CEO John Donahoe encourages customers to join the marketplace in ...

eBay Posts 14% Revenue Surge in First Quarter

More sales, customers fuel growth.

Posted 32 days ago

More eBay sales, an increase in the number of PayPal accounts and more mobile shoppers helped eBay Inc.'s revenue grew by double digits during this year's first quarter. eBay posted a 14-percent year-over-year increase, with its ...

eBay Seller Cruise Sets Sail in February

Registration now open for five-day affair.

Posted 39 days ago

eBay sellers will have the chance to sail to Mexico, mingle with fellow merchants and learn how to grow their businesses next year thanks to a new eBay seller education event. The SeaBay Cruise sets sail ...

USPS: Saturday Delivery Is Back On

Congress blocks switch to 5-days-a-week delivery schedule.

Posted 40 days ago

Americans will continue to get their mail six days a week, the U.S. Postal Service announced Wednesday, reversing an earlier decision to limit Saturday deliveries to P.O. Boxes and packages starting in August. USPS officials say ...