Meridian which offers the only fully integrated consignment tracking and auction management service, announced it will launch its web based alternative to the brick and mortar "drop off" franchise model, at the upcoming eBay Live conference in New Orleans, June 24-26. Meridian is alone in providing exclusive fully integrated service to eBay Trading Assistants and other auction consignment enterprises who wish to track consigners, create, upload and manage auctions all in one web based system.

The new system which has been developed under a great deal of security will enable anyone who wants to operate a full consignment business without the need to incur the expense associated with setting up typical brick and mortar franchises. Meridian's new system is based on a powerful "master" account that acts as a self contained operating business model. "Would-be entrepneurs can literally pick a ready made turnkey business "off the shelf" and put it to work without having to buy an expensive franchise", said Jon Camuso, the company's Chief Operating Officer. "With all the press attention that drop off franchises have been enjoying lately it is clear that there is a real need entrepeneurs have to plug into the eBay market opportunity. Meridian is the natural evolution of a system that enables a logical transition to selling items on consignment for other people on eBay".

Exclusive Meridian Consignment Features:
Setup multiple, consignee commission plans.
Setup multiple access permission supervised commercial accounts, each with custom-branded listing templates and separate financial records.
Setup multiple, consignee commission plans. And assign a specific commission plan to each listing.
Enable consignors to track their items through an online portal. And view the status of all consigned items and consignor payments.

Benefits:
- Enhance customer satisfaction by giving consignors an online view of their items and current status. Customers can view or work within their own account.
- Pay consignors more accurately and on time. No more spreadsheets, manual checks or separate payables system.
- Separate accounts organize how users:

1. Manage their own consignment business,
2. Provide contract services to commercial clients, or
3. Support self-managed customers.
   

Meridian will be at booth #117 at the eBay Live Convention. Look for the "Jester"