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Consumerism meets marketing; who & what manipulates the free market of goods & services. See also: http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/ze-big-mouth-promotions-stuff/
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From the Editor - October 19, 2014

From the Editor - October 19, 2014 | Consumption Junction | Scoop.it
eBay sellers know more than anyone the kind of rough year eBay has been having, and third-quarter financials released on Wednesday revealed slow growth in eBay's Marketplaces business. eBay auctions fell 7% globally in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, while fixed-price listings (which make up 79% of total sales) grew 15%.
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Other news bits on online selling platform / marketplace sites as well.

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Should Buyers Be Able to Cancel eBay Orders within 1 Hour?

Should Buyers Be Able to Cancel eBay Orders within 1 Hour? | Consumption Junction | Scoop.it
There's a new eBay policy that may have gotten lost in the shuffle with all the changes the marketplace announced on ...
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This is another attempt by eBay to nail the coffins shut on small mom & pop shops, independent artists and antique dealers, plain & simple.

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Survey Asks eBay Sellers about Mandatory Managed Returns

Survey Asks eBay Sellers about Mandatory Managed Returns | Consumption Junction | Scoop.it
eBay sellers, will you be keeping your return policies the same once eBay's new Managed Returns policy takes effect for all sellers? Take our survey and we'll share the results.
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I find this Managed Returns policy terrifying - both as a seller & a buyer.

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eBay Gives Buyers Mixed Messages on How Cases Impact Sellers

eBay Gives Buyers Mixed Messages on How Cases Impact Sellers | Consumption Junction | Scoop.it
eBay must have a case of whipklash due to its changing stance on open cases and how they affect sellers' performance ...
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Forget Carl Icahn Proposal, eBay Should Sell Itself to - Google?

Forget Carl Icahn Proposal, eBay Should Sell Itself to - Google? | Consumption Junction | Scoop.it
With Carl Icahn pressuring eBay to spin off PayPal and shareholders getting antsy about eBay's valuation not being equal to the sum of its parts, a Wall Street analyst boldly put forth another proposal - Google should acquire eBay and use its ecommerce and payments capabilities to fend off Amazon.
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How to Sell Art on eBay Part One - Hagerman Art Blog by Artist William Hagerman

How to Sell Art on eBay Part One - Hagerman Art Blog by Artist William Hagerman | Consumption Junction | Scoop.it
How to sell art on eBay from one artists experience as well as some ideas of what you may need to do to in selling art on eBay of your own art work.

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Susan Robin Sorrell's curator insight, October 3, 2013 2:32 PM

I have entertained the idea of selling my smaller paintings on Ebay, but there was such a negative stigma from other artists that you are devaluing your artwork. But I have heard success stories too. Give this article a read and tell me what you think...and if you have a store on eBay, post your link. ;)

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