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How Internet Auctions are Changing the Face of Commerce.
Copyright © 2005, Victoria Wadelly
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Nearly everyone knows someone who has sold something on an
Internet auction site such as eBay. Don't know what to do
with something? Sell it on eBay is a commonly heard. EBay
and other Internet auction sites are changing the face of
commerce and small business. More than 30 million people all
over the world visit eBay every single day. This is just
eBay. There are several other auction site quickly gaining
popularity as well including: overstock.com, Yahoo Auctions,
and Bidville.
These Internet auction sites allow sellers to put up items
for sell or auction for a small listing fee and a percentage
of the selling price. Millions of people can be found
shopping these sites looking for bargains and hard to find
items.
Not only can bargain hunters find great deals but these
auction sites provide a new business opportunity for
individuals interested in giving e-commerce a shot. In fact,
there has never been a better opportunity for the individual
to get started in business for his or her self with so
little upfront money. For example, on eBay a seller can
create an online store within minutes and be selling through
their own custom store url address for less than $20.00 per
month. It is so easy that the only problem the entrepreneur
faces is finding quality products to sell.
Finding products to sell is no easy task. It requires a
consistent and regular effort. There are many sources for
finding products to sell at online auctions. Some of sources
used by successful sellers include: their own attics, garage
and yard sales, clearance racks at major department stores,
wholesale suppliers, liquidators, drop shippers and thrift
shop. Drop shippers are becoming very popular for sourcing
products for auction seller because the seller does not have
to invest a lot of money in inventory. Drop shippers will
ship products directly to customers for an additional fee
above the wholesale price.
One of the reasons EBay and other auctions sites provide the
perfect opportunity for sellers to start an online business
is because the traffic is already there. One of the most
difficult aspects of starting a business, whether it is
online or a traditional brick and mortar shop, is finding
customers to buy their products. It can costs a small
fortune to advertise and promote a business to only then
receive a small amount of traffic. EBay has solved this
problem. The traffic is there. All you have to do is show
up with a product to sell.
The other reason why individuals can successfully compete in
the global market on Internet auctions is because everyone
is on level ground. The multi-million dollar corporation
does not have an advantage over the individual selling out
of his apartment. The resources and tools available to
sellers are the same. If you have ever dreamed of owning
your own business but didn't have the money or knowledge to
get started now is your chance. Your first sale is probably
neatly tucked away in a box your garage or attic!
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