PixieToys.com enhances its user experience by partnering with Envision Software Inc.'s AuctionTamer
“PixieToys.com is now in the ball game with the big boys.” says Leo Cunha, Cofounder of PixieToys.com, “Adding support for AuctionTamer's CASGI interface levels the playing field for our niche site."
PixieToy's compliance with the CASGI interface allows the site to partner with AuctionTamer, become a part of its tabbed browser, and compete along side eBay, Yahoo and Amazon.
One of the many key benefits of AuctionTamer for buyers is the multiple site search function. Buyers can search for a specific item and get simultaneous results from multiple sites, including PixieToys.com.
Sellers, who currently use AuctionTamer to post and manage their auctions on the giant auction sites, can now post and manage their auctions on PixieToys.com with just a few easy steps.
ABOUT PIXIETOYS.COM
PixieToys.com is dedicated to bringing a world class web presence for the open commerce of toys, games, arts & crafts, and hobby items.
PixieToys.com is committed to providing a platform where each of our members can buy and sell merchandise with no listing fees and enjoy reasonable rates for final value fees, receive exemplary customer service and support and enjoy the highest quality features of service without unnecessary "bells and whistles".
ABOUT ENVISION SOFTWARE, INC.
Envision Software, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Mike Potter for the purpose of enhancing the features of existing software products, and improving the user's experience. The first product that Potter developed as Envision Software, Inc. was a payroll add-on for Quicken called QuickPay. QuickPay was licensed to Intuit and on the top 10 "Best Sellers" PC software list for 3 years.
Envision Software, Inc. is now focusing on developing products that will enhance a user's experience with the Internet, including a current popular application known as AuctionTamer.
AuctionTamer™, is a trademark of Envision Software, Inc.
posted on November 26, 2002 06:12:03 PM new
Yeah right, a so called niche site that sells Toys, candles, Cross Stitch, Health & Beauty, men's and women's clothing, Learn Chinese software, ebooks and all kinds of other clutter.
If your going to call yourself a niche site then pick a niche.
It's funny that in the past 3 days membership has jumped from 148 to 1075 and then stopped or slowed down to a trickle.
"Must have been the free paper dolls"
When you look at the items the hit counters are 1 or 2 and every now and then 3 people have seen it before you..
Yep this site just like the other general auction sites within a year the doors will close, nothing selling and allot of talk.
Ebay may cost more but then again the odds of you making a sell are 1000000 X better.
Just my $.02
[ edited by justmypostingid on Nov 26, 2002 07:50 PM ]
posted on November 28, 2002 08:22:12 AM new
Dear justmypostingid,
I've been involved in Information Technology for over twenty years, four of them exclusively in the online auction business.
In these four years, there is one thing that I have learned but seems many fail to realize. Once a website is released, it becomes "public" property and takes a life of its own, much like a park or a downtown shopping district.
Its flavor and its character is dictated not only by the wishes and talent of its architects and laborers, but just as much by its citizens and visitors.
Gail and I have made a conscious decision to let PixieToys grow organically, to let the site revolve around its members and visitors. We see our current position as a part of its natural growth process, and are thankful for it.
posted on November 28, 2002 10:21:25 AM new
That can backfire sometimes. Most sellers are reluctant to join a new/untried online auction site so the initial handful of sellers can have a definite impact on what gets listed and how the site evolves. A few sellers listing almost exclusively one type of merchandise should not dictate what is auctioned in general on a specialized auction site in my opinion.
Isn't it a better idea to stick to your guns than to cave in to a few early sellers that want to change the dynamics of your site? Perhaps some longterm sweetheart deals to sellers of toys might be a better course of action in the early stages of a toy niche site?
posted on November 28, 2002 05:11:50 PM new
Dear robertsmithson,
I have to agree with you - running a specialty site is quite a balancing act. I am sure you won't find any automobiles, boats, furniture, real estate or computers on Pixietoys (well, maybe if they are made by Matchbox or Tonka . Some of the items may seen out of scope, but many of our decisions are based on our future ability to support and segment the site as it grows.
Getting back to your point, we have indeed turned down a number of requests for additional categories. Our current focus is to bring independent merchants and small businesses who deal exclusively in our core categories.
As far as the dynamics of the site, we are monitoring it very closely, and are prepared to make corrections if they become necessary.
I'd be more than glad to continue this discussion, either here or any other public forum. We welcome constructive criticism and discussion like yours.
. Some of the items may seen out of scope, but many of our decisions are based on our future ability to support and segment the site as it grows.