If you live in the Chicago area and you're a registered eBay seller you'll want to come to eBay: On Location Friday and Saturday, July 9th and 10th at the Chicago Hilton. If you've ever been to an eBay Live you'll know about all the great information available to you through the classes, panel discussions and live demonstrations - not to mention the fun of connecting with other eBay sellers and employees.
For a low registration fee you get unlimited classes. The fun starts Friday night with a meet and greet welcome reception followed by all day activities on Saturday to help you get started selling and increase your sales and improve your business if you are already a seller. But.. don't wait too long, the Dallas event sold out before it started and rumor has it Chicago will too.
eBay Selling Courses - Chicago, IL - eBay: On Location
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Liquidation Sales - Are they worth it?
With the economic downturn worsening for retailers and many filing bankruptcy and liquidating, there has been a lot of talk about whether there really are bargains to be found at going out of business sales. Some retailers have been accused of selling damaged or older merchandise. The liquidating companies are interested in making their money - setting prices and making up the ads. They might also add their own merchandise or leftover merchandise from a past liquidation to the current one. To the unsuspecting bargin hunter, they could be walking away with no real deal.
Before you go through the doors, do your research. Check the items they are selling with other stores and you might find their prices are the same or slightly higher. Also remember you won't be getting any warranty. These are as is items. Insist on opening the box or packaging to check for damage or missing parts. If at all possible pay for your item(s) with a credit card. You'll have a better chance of getting a refund if something goes wrong.
There are legitimate liquidating companies out there. Some have been favorites of eBay sellers for years. Just do some research and remember the old saying "if it's too good to be true....
Before you go through the doors, do your research. Check the items they are selling with other stores and you might find their prices are the same or slightly higher. Also remember you won't be getting any warranty. These are as is items. Insist on opening the box or packaging to check for damage or missing parts. If at all possible pay for your item(s) with a credit card. You'll have a better chance of getting a refund if something goes wrong.
There are legitimate liquidating companies out there. Some have been favorites of eBay sellers for years. Just do some research and remember the old saying "if it's too good to be true....
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