mtnmama
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posted on March 21, 2001 05:01:01 PM new
I figured with all the negatives about auction sites, we might like to hear some positives for a change.
Name your favorite auction site and tell us one reason why you like it. 
Mine is eBay. I've been there so long it'd be a disservice to them if I said anyone else.
I like the variety and ease of navigation.
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whyme2000
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posted on March 21, 2001 05:19:32 PM new
I too have to say Ebay, even with their fees for everything, BS etc.
I sell on 3 different sites besides them, but they are the only one with the bids.
I'd love someone to give them a run for their money, but sadly, I don't think it will happen. 
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reo2001
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posted on March 21, 2001 05:21:53 PM new
I have to say Ebay,,, Bidbay has some really
great people on there though
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jtw74
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posted on March 21, 2001 05:25:37 PM new
ebay because I get bids
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ballsandstrikes
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posted on March 21, 2001 05:31:04 PM new
The voice of dissent. ANY site BUT Ebay!
http://ballsandstrikescollectibles.beckett.com/
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joanne
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posted on March 21, 2001 05:38:37 PM new
eBay is my favorite ONLY because of the bidding activity there.
I also like Popula, their sense of humor is wonderful and I do well there in a specific category.
I really like the looks of 321gone, they've got pretty much all the features I would want EXCEPT bidders. They're overloaded with (IMO) junk like the wholesale trinkets that seem to flood every online auction. There doesn't seem to be any bidding in the categories I sell in, and the listings in the categories I buy in are either overpriced or, as stated before, wholesale junk.
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deichen
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posted on March 21, 2001 06:07:58 PM new
I have bought on several but Ebay always has the best prices to buy, but to sell, I sometimes think why does the seller bother. If I can find it as cheap on a free site, I will bid there to support the sellers.
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mtnmama
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posted on March 21, 2001 06:17:56 PM new
Great, let's keep this on a positive note
Ballsandstrike, please say something positive about your favorite site. This isn't a bash ebay thread nor is it a bash any other site thread. Please say something nice about a site you do like, rather than a site you don't like. It would keep to the topic, imo.
Thanks
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escandyo
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posted on March 21, 2001 06:31:44 PM new
I like Popula best...I like the graphics and the style, very refreshing. I have yet to place auctions there, am waiting for my merchandise to arrive from Austrailia that I did bid on. I wish people were more interested in it.
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mtnmama
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posted on March 21, 2001 06:38:31 PM new
I looked at Popula and liked their fee schedule. I think it's fair and the incentive for listing is nice too. I'm watching it to see how it grows. I did notice a few higher bids there than at other sites.
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jumpup
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posted on March 21, 2001 07:04:20 PM new
i have a love hate feeling about ebay.being there 3 years i'm learning more the lesser of the two evils.
i like BidBay more then ebay for the decent users there ,ebay has many snobs at that site but i gotta eat so i'm listing there still but trying hard to move out of ebay
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lanefamily
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posted on March 21, 2001 09:50:50 PM new
eBay - Most Bids, about 3000 transactions.
Yahoo - Second most bids, I went back after fee and have sold 4 of 5 this week.
321Gone - Third most bids, Have sold maybe 10 items there this month.
I am in the computer parts area. Your results may vary by product.
Jim
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ballsandstrikes
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posted on March 21, 2001 10:40:10 PM new
mtnmama,
You are right and I should have worded it differently. Fact is since leaving Yahoo I sell on Bidville, Epier and now Bidbay and like them all equally.
http://ballsandstrikescollectibles.beckett.com/
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dadnmom
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posted on March 22, 2001 12:52:09 AM new
Plan on selling again soon....
I like Ebay....I do not mind paying a price when it produces, so I don't have a problem with that. You also can't buy the great advertising they get free i.e., mentioned in a TV show by a star, or on a sitcom in the script, the legitimate 501(c)3 Charities they support like Rosie...mentioned almost everyday on her show. So those are the positives. And my items all sell for a good price there. I am getting ready in the next couple months to put up a 350-400 piece Beanie Baby colllection...all are originals, so I know they will go at ebay for a fair price.
I will also list certain items at Dutchbid, and Popular. Both seem user friendly, and I especially love the off the wall humor of Popular.
So my 3 are
Ebay
Dutchbid
Popular
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mtnmama
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posted on March 22, 2001 04:03:16 AM new
Ballsandstrike,
Thank you!
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telwil
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posted on March 22, 2001 04:11:58 AM new
I like BIDVILLE it is a young site growing & improving fast. Has very nice people in the chat room Great customer service. My hits have picked up alot but the bid's are slow like ever where else. I see a great future for bidville I have bought some items at bargain prices and the other sellers are easy to work with. Have a nice buying/selling day.
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jtw74
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posted on March 22, 2001 05:54:18 AM new
lanefamily I am pleased to hear that about Yahoo. I wondered how many people went running over to look for free sights and then decided they would rather pay at yahoo and ebay and have the bidders. Good work and congratulations
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tolz
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posted on March 22, 2001 06:55:48 AM new
I put my ash and trash up on eBay. People will pay high prices while us sellers smile all the way to the bank. I have noticed the amount of Deadbeat bidders is really picking up.
I put my Militaria items on Militaria Collectibles Auction Haus. http://www.militaria-collectibles.com They do not charge listing fees, and host three images per item at no cost to me. They have more of a true collector base. I can also use their Retail Sales Catalog for items that I may have multiples of. Works better than eBay's "But it Now", as I can easily create my own on line retail Sales Catalog.
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lanefamily
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posted on March 22, 2001 07:22:43 AM new
jtw74;
Actually I left Yahoo long time ago before fees. I'm sure you did not mean me, but I did not go running for a free site.
I got to Yahoo when the old OnSale PtoP auctions got kicked out when everything was pretty young, say 4-5 years ago now.
I sell computer parts. There was a person that had 6000 auctions going in every catagory for the same over priced junk. You could never see my items. He had same 20 items closing every few minutes. I just hung it up and went to eBay. That was in 1998. I went back once since and had the same problem. Probably the same person.
So when they started charging and I started watching the Yahoo forum and they give auction counts there every day. When they were down like 80-90% I went back and love it. Will not get the sell through rate I get on eBay but hay.
Sorry, you may go back on topic now.
Jim
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Twelvepole
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posted on March 22, 2001 07:39:01 AM new
Ebay is by far my favorite site, but I also am finding that Yahoo is becoming a favorite place now.
Ain't Life Grand...
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jtw74
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posted on March 22, 2001 08:30:38 AM new
thank you Jim for that clarification. Are we supposed to stay on topic??
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lanefamily
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posted on March 22, 2001 08:35:31 AM new
jtw74;
If you don't mtnmama will come after you!
Jim
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cactusjack23
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posted on March 22, 2001 09:07:41 AM new
I like to use bargainandhaggle.com. It isn't exactly like eBay, since it is one on one negotiation. I am currently trying to sell musical instruments on that site.
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wallypog
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posted on March 22, 2001 09:20:43 AM new
Hmmm, my favorite auction site. I haven't listed anything for a few weeks (and the listing bug is really starting to bite badly, LOL) but I honestly have to say for buying I'm loving ePier! I don't always necessarily find "niche" items there but some of the stuff I have found has been absolutely superb and for great prices! Shoot, I bought a couple of dishes--absolutely gorgeous, white FireKing with fired gold edges, for a song! I've found a few quite nifty things over at 321gone and Pootah, too, but not as many as I find on ePier.
http://www.wallypogsbog.bizland.com
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jimhhow
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posted on March 22, 2001 11:27:15 AM new
BIDVILLE IS THE BEST AUCTION SITE ON THE WEB.
It is the best because I sell there.
I sell there because it is easy and I am getting a lot of action for my glass, china and pottery colectibles.
And thats the truth!
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mtnmama
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posted on March 22, 2001 06:29:17 PM new
LOL@lanefamily!
Acutally Jim, I really don't care if you and the other party don't want to stay on topic. But the moderators may care. I don't really want to shut this thread due to negativity and I haven't seen any of that yet, so I think everyone is on topic.
I started this because I really wanted to see what others like without all the bashing. I'm looking for some alternate sites and this is the best way to go about finding out what's good about a site.
I wish you well in all your endeavors.
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AuctionBoss
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posted on March 22, 2001 08:41:53 PM new
I really do not have a favorite, but I like the following auction sites for different reasons.
Haggle.com - Good for computer related items. Good sellers and bidders.
Lycos Auctions - good for computer related
items and electronics.
Auctionweiser.com - Good for collectibles, computer related items, and hard to find items. As well as their free services.
TBay - Good for music, movies, etc. Free Site to sellers.
eDeal - collectibes and entertainment mostly. Has a good marketplace as well.
Regards,
AB
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mtnmama
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posted on March 23, 2001 03:31:21 AM new
Hi AB
I list at tbayauctions.com as well. I found the owner to be very accommodating to suggestions, questions and comments. He's working on a new website that will replace the old. Watch for the launch date.
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jtw74
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posted on March 23, 2001 04:15:30 AM new
While free is nice, we usually get what we pay for. I don't mind paying if a site has bidders. That is why its EBAY all the way for me!I have tried the other sites and just don't get the bids. I have also found ebay very easy to work with and if I have an issue, they have always handled it quickly, fairly and usually to my advantage.
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ladypoetic
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posted on March 23, 2001 05:41:52 AM new
I like BidBay, thats where most of my sales come from, and I think the people there are wonderful I also like Bidville, though I havn't made a sale there yet I made a sale my first week at Tbayauctions, Mtnmama do you have an idea of when they will be upgrading, I like the site but its a little difficult to manage your auctions
I list at quite a few but these three I are the ones I prefer. I've also have listings on Excite, but out of 6 bids,4 were deadbeats.
pOE
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