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"It's only been an hour or so since I asked for help. Went into my listings and my request has quietly been taken care of. It's been a LONG time since I got service like this. Thank you! "eBidder TiasTreasures, San Diego, USAWelcome</SPAN>
2,324,788 Live Auctions RECORD
6,395 eBid Stores Live RECORD
Awarded Best eBay Alternative (http://online-auction-sites.toptenreviews.com/) AGAIN
http://six.ebid.net/icons/tshirt.gifWe hope you all had a lovely time over the festive period and are all set to take on this year with renewed enthusiasm and an abundance of bidding. That's right, Christmas had been and gone and, in the aftermath of all those festivities we are now faced with following up on all our new year's resolutions. Whether it be giving up smoking, getting fit, decluttering the house or saving for that once in a lifetime holiday, make sure you take full advantage of everything eBid has to offer.
Don't forget our half price offer for Seller+ Lifetime is still on, a lifetime of no more auction fees for just £49.99.
Site News & Updates
2008 saw the introduction of many new site features and thousands more buyers and sellers. During December, we hit the magical 2,000,000 items listed, an accomplishment that was helped along by many of you. However, it was lucky user Huddylion who succeeded in making the two millionth listing earning themself a $2,500 reward for his efforts! Check the eBid Forum News for info about our 3,000,000th auction prize. Find out the prize fund and enter the competition below as well.
We are also proud to announce being awarded best eBay alternative by Toptenreviews.com (http://online-auction-sites.toptenreviews.com/)
As we progress into 2009 we continue to work on improvements and additions to the site including :
Undertaking a site redesign to make eBid easier, prettier and faster
eBid API v1
Offline Lister Software (Ninja Lister)
Sales Tax for US and CA
Printable invoices/shipping note
UPS/Fedex additions to US shipping calculator
Adding folders to My Gallery
Creating a Who's Online system
Pushing our translation and non-English strategy
http://six.ebid.net/icons/banners/468x60/6.gifBargain Spotting
It's difficult knowing what to do these days, what with all the talk of global recession, so it's perhaps time to take stock of what is most important to you, as an individual, and stick to any resolutions you may have made. For savers losing out on interest this could be a good time to start trading online to generate extra income, compensate for that loss of bank interest, or perhaps start checking out investments in art (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=category&categoryid=101) or antiques (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=category&categoryid=21) as a way of beating inflation. You never know what bargains can be picked up on eBid online auctions! For those finding themselves cash-strapped, now is a fine time to clutter and earn extra cash from anything, no matter how bizarre (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=subcategory&categoryid=2305), that's surplus to your personal requirement. For us, the general chatter over the festive season has included such subjects as cottage industries, DIY (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=subcategory&categoryid=1411), crafts & sewing (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=category&categoryid=8), home cooking, energy efficiency, heating (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&categoryid=1403&mo=subcategory) and fuel prices. Home brewing or wine making (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?go=1&mo=search&category=&type=keyword&words=wine+making&categoryid=) is another hot topic at the moment, as are gardens (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=subcategory&categoryid=1377), allotments and poultry keeping (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&words=poultry&category2=10&categoryid=10&categoryonly=on&mo=search&type=keyword). Don't forget to keep the emergency supplies topped up in case of power cuts! Torches, candles, lighters, gas stoves and even barbecues and charcoal. An impromptu BBQ is better than no dinner when the power's out! Of course, if you're on the opposite side of the world from the UK, sun lotions (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=subcategory&categoryid=2740) may be more what you need right now.
Competition Time
Congratulations go to eBidder esellek, the winner of our last competition. Our winner correctly identified PPPay and Google Checkout as two of the instant payment methods accepted through eBid. Your prize should be with you soon.
Would all entrants please note that in order to take part in our free competitions, your entries must include the following details:
1) Answer to the competition question
2) Your eBid username
3) Name and address for sending out any prizes
Incomplete entries are automatically deleted.
Closing date 20th January 2009. Question
Question : How much is eBid offering to the lucky seller who lists the item that sends the counter onto the 2 million mark?
http://six.ebid.net/icons/banners/468x60/6.gifUntil next month,
Ed at the eBid Newsdesk
Handy Links : Help Area (http://uk.ebid.net/help_main.php?from=news_January08) | eBid Selling Rules (http://uk.ebid.net/help_selling.php?from=news_January08#28) | Forum Rules (http://helpdesk.ebid.net/announcement.php?f=47&a=3).
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Welcome To Our January Newsletter
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Bargain Spotting (http://by143w.bay143.mail.live.com/mail/InboxLight.aspx?FolderID=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&InboxSortAscending=False&InboxSortBy=Date&n=1697409511#3)</SPAN>
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http://six.ebid.net/images/goldmedal.gif50% Off Seller+ Lifetime Still Available. £49.99.
No More Auction Fees for Life = £49.99. Don't Miss Out.http://six.ebid.net/icons/space.gif
"It's only been an hour or so since I asked for help. Went into my listings and my request has quietly been taken care of. It's been a LONG time since I got service like this. Thank you! "eBidder TiasTreasures, San Diego, USAWelcome</SPAN>
2,324,788 Live Auctions RECORD
6,395 eBid Stores Live RECORD
Awarded Best eBay Alternative (http://online-auction-sites.toptenreviews.com/) AGAIN
http://six.ebid.net/icons/tshirt.gifWe hope you all had a lovely time over the festive period and are all set to take on this year with renewed enthusiasm and an abundance of bidding. That's right, Christmas had been and gone and, in the aftermath of all those festivities we are now faced with following up on all our new year's resolutions. Whether it be giving up smoking, getting fit, decluttering the house or saving for that once in a lifetime holiday, make sure you take full advantage of everything eBid has to offer.
Don't forget our half price offer for Seller+ Lifetime is still on, a lifetime of no more auction fees for just £49.99.
Site News & Updates
2008 saw the introduction of many new site features and thousands more buyers and sellers. During December, we hit the magical 2,000,000 items listed, an accomplishment that was helped along by many of you. However, it was lucky user Huddylion who succeeded in making the two millionth listing earning themself a $2,500 reward for his efforts! Check the eBid Forum News for info about our 3,000,000th auction prize. Find out the prize fund and enter the competition below as well.
We are also proud to announce being awarded best eBay alternative by Toptenreviews.com (http://online-auction-sites.toptenreviews.com/)
As we progress into 2009 we continue to work on improvements and additions to the site including :
Undertaking a site redesign to make eBid easier, prettier and faster
eBid API v1
Offline Lister Software (Ninja Lister)
Sales Tax for US and CA
Printable invoices/shipping note
UPS/Fedex additions to US shipping calculator
Adding folders to My Gallery
Creating a Who's Online system
Pushing our translation and non-English strategy
http://six.ebid.net/icons/banners/468x60/6.gifBargain Spotting
It's difficult knowing what to do these days, what with all the talk of global recession, so it's perhaps time to take stock of what is most important to you, as an individual, and stick to any resolutions you may have made. For savers losing out on interest this could be a good time to start trading online to generate extra income, compensate for that loss of bank interest, or perhaps start checking out investments in art (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=category&categoryid=101) or antiques (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=category&categoryid=21) as a way of beating inflation. You never know what bargains can be picked up on eBid online auctions! For those finding themselves cash-strapped, now is a fine time to clutter and earn extra cash from anything, no matter how bizarre (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=subcategory&categoryid=2305), that's surplus to your personal requirement. For us, the general chatter over the festive season has included such subjects as cottage industries, DIY (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=subcategory&categoryid=1411), crafts & sewing (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=category&categoryid=8), home cooking, energy efficiency, heating (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&categoryid=1403&mo=subcategory) and fuel prices. Home brewing or wine making (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?go=1&mo=search&category=&type=keyword&words=wine+making&categoryid=) is another hot topic at the moment, as are gardens (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=subcategory&categoryid=1377), allotments and poultry keeping (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&words=poultry&category2=10&categoryid=10&categoryonly=on&mo=search&type=keyword). Don't forget to keep the emergency supplies topped up in case of power cuts! Torches, candles, lighters, gas stoves and even barbecues and charcoal. An impromptu BBQ is better than no dinner when the power's out! Of course, if you're on the opposite side of the world from the UK, sun lotions (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/main.cgi?type1=a&type2=a&mo=subcategory&categoryid=2740) may be more what you need right now.
Competition Time
Congratulations go to eBidder esellek, the winner of our last competition. Our winner correctly identified PPPay and Google Checkout as two of the instant payment methods accepted through eBid. Your prize should be with you soon.
Would all entrants please note that in order to take part in our free competitions, your entries must include the following details:
1) Answer to the competition question
2) Your eBid username
3) Name and address for sending out any prizes
Incomplete entries are automatically deleted.
Closing date 20th January 2009. Question
Question : How much is eBid offering to the lucky seller who lists the item that sends the counter onto the 2 million mark?
http://six.ebid.net/icons/banners/468x60/6.gifUntil next month,
Ed at the eBid Newsdesk
Handy Links : Help Area (http://uk.ebid.net/help_main.php?from=news_January08) | eBid Selling Rules (http://uk.ebid.net/help_selling.php?from=news_January08#28) | Forum Rules (http://helpdesk.ebid.net/announcement.php?f=47&a=3).