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NEW! From the Editor
(July 06, 2008, Issue #10)
Change was the theme of the recent eBay Live conference, and AuctionBytes was there to document it all. Read the AuctionBytes editorial to catch up on important news for online sellers.

NEW! Setting up Your Own Shop with Shopify.com
(July 06, 2008, Issue #10)
Looking to sell stuff on your own website? Jan Perry discovered a service that helps you set up a shop quickly and easily. Shopify.com plans start at $24/month for 200 SKUs plus commission, and lets storeowners accept PayPal, Google Checkout and other payment services. Read more in Jan's snapshot view of Shopify.com.

NEW! Trolling for Seller Tools at eBay Live
(July 06, 2008, Issue #10)
Companies recently set up shop at the Exhibit Hall of eBay's recent conference to show users their latest and greatest offerings. AuctionBytes' Ina Steiner strolled around the show floor and shares here just a few of the more interesting services she spotted that are targeted to help online sellers.

NEW! Andy Sernovitz Advises eBay Sellers on Word of Mouth Marketing
(July 06, 2008, Issue #10)
Consumers often rely on word of mouth to learn about which products and services to use, and which ones to avoid. How do online sellers take advantage of "word of mouth" marketing? Julia Wilkinson attended a talk given by Andy Sernovitz, who shared some ideas on how eBay and online sellers could get their customers talking about them.

NEW! First Item Sold Online: Shaken, Not Stirred
(July 06, 2008, Issue #10)
Do you remember the first item you ever sold online? Let us know by sending an email to ina@auctionbytes.com and we may publish your story. Today, we hear from Michael and Heidi Hanna, whose first item really shook things up!

NEW! This & That: Online Auction Roundup
(July 06, 2008, Issue #10)
Calling All Collectors makes a comeback; eBay 2008 HOF Winners; DSI Adds PayPal for Shipping Insurance - all this and MORE in our This & That column!

NEW! Collector's Corner: Piggy Banks
(July 06, 2008, Issue #10)
Today's collector's corner column is appropriate given the current economic environment. Michele Alice gives us a lesson on the collectibility of piggy banks, an icon of the thrifty consumer!

NEW! AuctionBytes Soundoff: Letters from Readers
(July 06, 2008, Issue #10)
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From feedback to payment services, from increased fees to posting policies, AuctionBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views.

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