Just when you thought it would die down. It had to. Didn't it? Apparently not. The improbable, eye-popping, jaw-dropping Jeremy Lin NBA story added yet another chapter Tuesday night when he dropped a three-pointer with a half-second left to give the New York Knicks a three-point win over the Toronto Raptors. He scored 27 of the Knicks' 90 points. Lin rookie cards are … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Jeremy Lin Merchandise Keeps Sellers Busy as Linsanity Grows
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Amazon Hopes to Entice Buyers, Sellers to Online Sports Collectibles Shop
Online sales giant Amazon.com announced the formation of its online sports collectibles shop on Thursday, claiming to offer more than two million items in a fixed price format. Sellers of sports cards and memorabilia have listed via Amazon for several years but this is the first concerted attempt by the company to promote itself as a destination for the hobby. The company is … [Read more...] about Amazon Hopes to Entice Buyers, Sellers to Online Sports Collectibles Shop
2011 Bowman Sterling Football a Popular Product on eBay
Sellers who put 2011 Bowman Sterling Football on eBay in the final days of 2011 did well. Or, if their profit margin wasn't as great as they'd hoped, they did sell their merchandise. From Dec. 18 through December 30, there were over 6,990 listings for the newly released product on eBay. 5,197 of those lots sold, an impressive sell-through rate of 74%. The average price … [Read more...] about 2011 Bowman Sterling Football a Popular Product on eBay
Who Are eBay’s Biggest Sports Card Sellers?
Sports cards are one of eBay's most popular categories, helping build the online auctioneer into a global force. A look at a recent one month period of activity on eBay courtesy of Terapeak reveals which sellers are the most prolific in terms of listings, which dealers sell the most and which actually sell what they list. Sports Collectors Daily examined total listings, … [Read more...] about Who Are eBay’s Biggest Sports Card Sellers?
Editor’s Blog: Promote Your Black Friday Event Free; Penny Listings
As we did last year, we'll be offering up some hobby-related online black Friday specials from various merchants we've discovered. It's likely the list will be up late Wednesday or Thursday. If you have a hobby business have a legitimate and specific Black Friday promotion (it can be something that runs Wed-Sunday), shoot us an email ([email protected]) and … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Promote Your Black Friday Event Free; Penny Listings
eBay Will Offer Sellers Break on Final Value Fees
Looking for a break from seller fees on eBay? You’ll want to be active during the holiday shopping season. eBay will offer a 20% discount on seller’s final value fees from Thursday, November 24 at midnight through Christmas Day. To qualify, the listing must be new and meet the following criteria: A Fixed Price or Auction-style listing Listed by sellers whose accounts … [Read more...] about eBay Will Offer Sellers Break on Final Value Fees
eBay Offers 150 Free Listings Today; Adds Longer Titles
Today, September 13 only, you can list Auction-style on Ebay and pay no Insertion Fees—up to 150 items. This offer applies to both eBay Stores subscribers and sellers who do not have an eBay Stores subscription. As always, sellers who do not have an eBay Stores subscription are still eligible to list Auction-style listings for free—up to 50 listings per month. After 50 have … [Read more...] about eBay Offers 150 Free Listings Today; Adds Longer Titles
eBay Offering Free Listings, Any Starting Price
Have some cards you've been wanting to put on eBay but just never got around to it? This might be a good time to just do it. eBay has brought back what was a very successful December promotion--free listings with no real stipulations. Sellers can list up to 100 auction style listings between now and February 8 for free and there's no minimum starting price. eBay … [Read more...] about eBay Offering Free Listings, Any Starting Price
30 Useful Tools for eBay Buyers, Sellers
Need a good, catchy eBay name? How about a site that lets you list items in bulk? Something to manage your listings easier? What about some sites that help you know what to bid on a certain item? eBay's growth has spurred countless satellite businesses that can help make you an eBay selling star--or a successful buyer. They offer solutions for sellers who move a … [Read more...] about 30 Useful Tools for eBay Buyers, Sellers
Sellers Turn to Stickers to Stay in eBay’s Good Graces
Big changes are coming to eBay, and eBay Sellers are gearing-up in anticipation. In April 2010, eBay raises the minimum standards that Sellers must meet in order to qualify for the coveted "Top-rated" status, which rewards them with preferred placement in search results and discounts on eBay fees. eBay's renewed focus and strict enforcement of the Detailed Seller Ratings … [Read more...] about Sellers Turn to Stickers to Stay in eBay’s Good Graces