Top 7 Auction Sites Other Than eBay!

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eBay

There is no denying that you can find and sell just about anything on eBay. It is the easiest place to start an online business for yourself, but every day more and more people are taking their selling and buying ventures to other sites. If you're reading this, then you're probably aware of eBay's high selling fees and how easy it is for them to arbitrarily shut you down. There are an increasing number of horror stories involving honest sellers allegedly breaking eBay's 'rules'. Usually, these businesses are shut down in the blink of an eye without any legitimate reason. What's worse, is that it is virtually impossible to have a real conversation with anyone at eBay or to receive a 'non-generic' answer to your question or concern.

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eBid

Only other thing has been "creepy" people sending me messages about my shipping (who are you the postage police?) Sometimes the shipping is ridiculous due to the items weight but it is only fair to offer the real amount and hope for buyers within your locale (I live on 1 of the extreme coasts of the US). In the last month, my buyers have been real slow in paying. The buyers surfing Ebay are down in numbers from years past, maybe they are going to other auction sites? I am going to give my BUYER business to others like eCrater, eBid and Bonanza - put thy money where thy mouth is right?!!!

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eCrater

Great article. Thanx for the insights about Ecrater. Watch out eCrater and eBid.net, here I come!Been selling items that people gave to me over the years so these items didn't cost me a dime. BUT with the 15-20% fees Ebay/Paypal take from me, I couldn't swing paying $1.00 for these items as my profit margin on most items is only $1.50 to $5.00 on average. I can't afford to go beyond the 50 free items a month due to MORE fees. Between the PO & Ebay/Paypal, I am amazed any of you make money - what incredible spirit I am seeing out there - I am DAMN impressed with the perseverance.

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OnlineAuction.com

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iOffer

From what I've seen, iOffer is a smaller site that has an average of around 35,000 users online at a time. iOffer features $0 listing fees and a free store. It is also another site that allows users to transfer their listings and feedback from eBay! This small community has a great 'wanted' section too, so if there's something you're looking for then post it here! Even more, iOffer showed my items on Google search fairly quickly.

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Etsy

This is a site that will become either my first or second choice when I eventually start branching off into selling other items. This could easily be your one and only site depending on what you sell. Etsy is a site dedicated to all things handmade and designed. Awesome search options include the ability to search by color, by featured items handpicked by members, undiscovered items, local proximity and just plain 'listed' items in general. If you are a crafty person and are putting in the time to make something, you will want sell it here! If you're a buyer or a browser, check out this site! There are some wonderful and original items listed there.

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CafePress

Here's your chance to become a designer while having fun and making money. Cafepress is not so good if you have items to sell, but if you're looking to 'make' something, then it's perfect. You can design just about anything from shirts and mousepads to water bottles. Oh, and it's free! You design it, and pick the mark up on the product. When it sells, Cafepress receives their price, and you get the profit. Try it out! You may discover a talent you never knew you had.

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overstock

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Tophatter

Hi everyone. If you think Ebay and Amazon are greedy, try Tophatter. They are a virtual auction house, auctioning merchandise in real time.

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