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Jul 11, 2006 11:25 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I would say that the 2 categories you are in are both very popular on Ebay with heavy traffic and good sell thru rates.

You have to weigh the cost of Ebay fees vs. building and promoting a website - design, hosting, pay-per-click programs, etc.

And don`t forget that StartupNation.com has started an Ebay Blog! 

http://www.startupnation.com/blog/category.asp?CATEGORY_ID=6

Hopefully it will enlighten you.

-Kevin

 

 



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Jul 12, 2006 3:02 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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It just so happens that Im a beginer web designer with lots of potenital. I have been attending a school for design. I have alot of the corporate progrmas such as macromedia and adobe.

Who sells items in bulk on ebay?



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Feb 12, 2008 9:49 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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 I wanted to show you something that maybe you can incorporate in your current business and customers.
 
We say it is marketing with an edge.  Its personal, real cards
 
 
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Feb 14, 2008 1:52 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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It is a good business to be in. Just keep in mind, marketing a website is about content. Be sure to have a blog that you post to daily and link it to your site. Be sure to start a squidoo lens and link to your site. Update both daily. Content is what drives traffic. Be sure to use lots of relevant keywords in your tags on the blog. I built a pr5 blog by doing this (totally accidental). Unfortunately it is a free wordpress blog and can`t really be monetized. Also, don`t try to sell anything on your blog or the Squidoo lens. Simply talk about antiques and the antique market. Become a trusted expert and the sale  would come.
 
As far as ebay goes, you`ll take your chances with antiques on ebay, you may do well and you may not. However, if you`re an expert on collectibles and you tell me what a great buy a particular product you`re selling is, I am more apt to buy from you and at the asking price.


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Feb 25, 2008 12:27 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Some great advices on starting a toy store. I hope there are already enough points on how to setup your website, how to market it, where to find bulk stuffs, how to take advantage with fees of ebay and many more...
 
Great job guys...


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