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MORE eBay Changes!!!

August 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Hey there!  How is your week going so far?

It’s Wednesday and there are more fabulous changes happening at eBay!  There have been a ton the past couple weeks, and they are all pretty overwhelming.  There’s more to come – or should I say more GOOD changes to come!

The latest change is to one of the most used tools on our sister site, Toy Auction Profits.  It’s eBay’s Marketplace Research Tool.  It is being replaced by Terapeak, another well known research tool.

Terapeak has been helping eBay sellers and buyers with research for over 5 years and is a great tool to have.

You can easily transfer your eBay Marketplace Research Tool membership over to Terapeak and gain a 60% discount on their yearly subscription – it comes out to 9.99 per month – a huge discount over eBay’s Marketplace Research Pro tool that is currently $24.99 a month.  We all love a discount!

Check it out and let us know what you think!


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Filed Under: Announcements, eBay Selling

‘Tis The Season For Holiday Shopping!

August 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Yep, you read it right. This IS the season to start getting ready for the holidays.

I know, I know… August isn’t even over yet and it’s only the beginning of September next week.  But did you know that 75% of all shoppers purchase their holiday gifts online??  Sweet number!  And about 30% of those shoppers start in September.

You know as well as I do that the early bird catches the worm, and you don’t want to be the one leaving profits behind.

Definitely stock up on Halloween NOW if you haven’t started yet.  Costumes already began selling in August, so the rush is half over!  Also get out those Holiday dresses and matching sibling outfits.  Mommy’s are looking for that perfect outfit for Holiday portraits and will pay the price if they find it!

Let’s get busy!

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Filed Under: eBay Selling

EBay Changes Fees & More!

August 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment

These are actually not bad at all…

EBay is taking steps to give sellers the most dynamic marketplace on the Internet.  Reduced upfront costs, more sales through great exposure for your listings, and a more consistent buyer experience.

1. Reduced upfront fees for Fixed Price: List multi-quantity items up to 30 days for one low fee

2. A more consistent buyer experience to drive more sales

3. More relevant search results to drive more sales

Read the full overview >>HERE<< and tell me what you think!

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Filed Under: Announcements, eBay Selling

Update on eBay Feedback Percentages – Neutrals ARE NOT Negatives – Woohoo!

August 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment

It’s about time!

I never understood why eBay took that route in the first place.  Neutrals are just that… neutrals! I see that another eBay blog agrees as well – nice to see another point of view!

The update effective August 19h is that Neutrals will no longer be counted as part of the Feedback Percentage.

“The recalculation is scheduled to take effect next week on August 19th, before the next PowerSeller eligibility deadline. So, neutrals will not impact PowerSeller eligibility for August.”

I’m so glad to see this policy in effect this week.  We’ll see if there are any other developments as the week progresses.

In the mean time, leave a comment to share your thoughts on eBay’s newest policy change…

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Filed Under: Announcements, eBay Selling

Make Some Extra Cash When The Kids Go Back To School!

August 11, 2008 By 2 Comments

How is your summer going?  Are you ready for the kids to go back to school and have some mental health days?

I wanted to let you know that Heidi has worked her magic and made our Boutique Bargains Affiliate Program available to anyone who wants to join.  You can earn 50% recurring commissions on every person you refer to our membership site.

To get the most out of this program, make sure to sign in right away and get your affiliate links and tools. Then place the referral information in your:

- Website

- Newsletter

- Blog

- Email Signatures

- Signature Files on Forums and Networking Sites (where allowed)

- Your About Me Page

We make payment through PayPal so you get paid quickly.

Don’t have a PayPal account? Just sign up here, it’s free!: PayPal

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Happy 1st Birthday to Our BLOG!!

August 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Can you imagine?

Seems like not long ago we began the pitter patter of a baby blog post out in the cyber world and now – it’s a whole year later! SWEET!!

We’ve come a long, long way and have made great strides in our style, and our design.  Our blog has truly grown over the past year.  We’ve also recognized what our target market needs and what they like.

That is why over these past few months we’ve really done some sole searching ourselves and have listened to what YOU need.

With the current economic conditions, we know everyone is facing the decision to cut back here & there.  So we have made our own decision to cut Boutique Bargains monthly subscription rate IN HALF!

We want our membership to be as affordable as possible in order to support your efforts in these uncertain times.  We’re moms too, and we are certainly feeling the pinch these days, realizing we’re all in this together.

Besides the new low monthly rate, we have even greater discounts on our quarterly, 6 month, and NEW Lifetime memberships….

Here’s to your continued success!

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Filed Under: Announcements, Blogging

Blogging to Increase Your eBay Sales

August 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment


So our recent blogging project brought up some interesting questions that I wanted to share.  It’s nice to see so many of you that are interested in bringing your selling to the next level.  However, I have to be honest, I expected a lot more of you to actually jump in to having your own blog!  I know it’s a change, and you’re all so used to listing away on eBay.  But quite honestly, it’s about growing your business and stepping outside of the eBay boundaries.

On to the blogging questions that inquiring minds are asking:

Q: How much time do I need to spend on blogging?

A: You should spend about 20 minutes a day working on your blog.  Whether it’s writing one post or five, you want to get in the habit of paying attention to your blog every day so you consistently have fresh content for your readers.

Q: I’m really new to this, and feel quite clueless.  Is this simple for beginners?

A: YES, I can’t say it enough.  There’s an addiction about blogging that I can’t quite describe… I promise!  Once you get it all set up, you’ll find your groove.

Q: I have absolutely NO skills with setting up a website.

A: That’s OK, you’re not the only one.  You can easily leave it up to the person setting up your blog for you.  Web support is a god send for us non techie people.

Q: Is this going to be expensive?

A: It doesn’t have to be and it’s a very wise investment that you will have with you for a very long time.  Our pals at Freshnets can hook you up and the momwebs hosting service is very affordable.  We use WordPress Blogs and they ROCK!

Q: So I need a domain name separate than what I’m using for eBay?

A: You can if you absolutely want to have a different name, but it’s not necessary.  I think it’s personal preference. Either way, your domain name should be short and easy to remember.

Q: What if I get stuck, can I contact you or someone?

A: Absolutely!!  This isn’t something that we would leave you hanging with and we’re experienced enough with it that we can get the kinks out if you have writers block.  And don’t forget tech support is always there for technical issues.

Q: I don’t know what to write about!!!!

A: LOL!!  So funny, I thought I wouldn’t know how to put a blog post together to save my life, but it’s a lot easier than you give yourself credit for.  Your focus is eBay!  You’re going to be blogging about your items, your experiences, sharing your tips and connecting with other eBayer’s out there.

In the near future, I’ll be sharing with you the results of my eBay blog and how they’ve improved traffic to my listings on eBay.  It’s quite impressive and I’m thrilled!  I’m waiting for a full months worth of data, so the results will be in pretty soon…

Stay tuned!

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Filed Under: Blogging, eBay Selling, For A Cause, Success Stories, Uncategorized, WAHM Business