6 benefits of being an online entrepreneur! Our guest is eBay educator Patty Coleman, organizer of the SoCal Ecommerce Sellers Group, known on eBay as whoohoodepot.
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Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Debbie, Indio CA (debscollectiblesandedibles), called with a guess as to today’s long-running Secret Word. Durinda, Phoenix AZ (drindy), also tried to identify the Secret Word. Kathy, Casper WY (everythingscollectible), won the Secret Word Contest.
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Learning from your eBay mistakes! Our guest is Lynn Dralle, known on eBay as thequeenofauctions, Ruler of The Queen’s Court.
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Making a pot o’ gold on eBay! Our guest is Jimmy Crawford, a.k.a. “Irish Jimmy” and Mr. PowerSellingMom, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller theirishshamrockcompany.
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Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Larry, Inglewood CA (larrycd00), asked where he could go for general help in improving his listings. Griff and Lee shared upcoming meetups from the eBay Radio Seller Events Calendar, located under Seller Resources in the eBay Radio archives. Click on the event’s title to see all the details.
To submit your sellers group meetup or other event, go to eBayRadio.com; click on “Past Episodes” in the right-hand sidebar; then click on “Submit an Event” in the upper right-hand corner of any archives page.
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Griff gave an overview of today’s show and introduced the eBay Radio News with Lee Mirabal. Stories include Anthony Bourdain, the Summit with North Korea, a zombie gun, and eBay Open 2018 (eBayOpen.com). In honor of Pride Month, eBay for Charity has teamed up with nonprofit GLAAD to offer exclusive celebrity-signed items and VIP experiences through June 21 at eBay.com/GLAAD.
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Why I’m going to eBay Open 2018! Our guest is Debbie Wieder, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller thebookkiosk.
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Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Griff and Lee explored some of the workshops to be offered at eBay Open 2018 (eBayOpen.com).
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Translating your sales into success! Our guest is Marsha Collier, bestselling author of the eBay and social media For Dummies Series, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller marsha_c.
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Five things to include in every listing! Our guest is Glen Zubia, Jr., known as Hustler Hacks on YouTube and as gcustoms41 on eBay.
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Lee and Griff shared 3 must-dos for eBay sellers: The 2018 Summer Seller Update was announced on May 22; read the entire update at eBay.com/Summer2018. Sign eBay’s petition in support of fair tax policy digitally with just 1 click at eBayMainStreet.com/sales-tax. Register now for eBay Open 2018, July 24-26 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, at eBayOpen.com.
Eddie, Madera CA (eddietheelk), called to ask how markdown sale events discounts are applied at checkout and about using a call to action in his listings.
eBay’s newest Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives are a Seller Diversity questionnaire and the Seller Diversity Advocacy program, an opportunity for eBay sellers to become diversity advocates in their local communities; find links from the Announcements board at announcements.ebay.com, or send email to [email protected]
Helen, Rainier OR (summertoad), called with the answer to Griff’s trivia question and won eBayana.
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Paul, Sarasota FL (ask-a-q-no-soup-4-u), asked about a Summer Seller Update feature with a penalty. Maria, San Jose CA (stylelister, cookbooksandmore),has started selling books and wanted some advice.
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Lee reviewed the returns initiatives that went into effect on May 15. Paul, Sarasota FL (ask-a-q-no-soup-4-u), called back with a compliment about eBay’s Concierge program. Lee showed Griff a super awesome eBay for Charity auction. Ron, Birmingham AL (oilerman21), asked how the change to https page security might affect his listings. Lee showed Griff a Royal Wedding goody currently trending hot on eBay UK.
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Cindy, San Diego CA (pattycyn) had a question about returns. Paul, Sarasota FL (ask-a-q-no-soup-4-u), called in with a comment about this. eBay Open 2018 is coming up July 24-26 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas; register and book your hotel room at eBayOpen.com. Join the “Going to eBay Open 2018” group on Facebook for details about the unofficial meet & greet and other conference-related happenings.
Griff and Lee read current events from the eBay Radio Seller Events Calendar, located under Seller Resources in the eBay Radio archives. Click on the event’s title to see all the details. To submit your sellers group meetup or other event, go to eBayRadio.com; click on “Past Episodes” in the right-hand sidebar; then click on “Submit an Event” in the upper right-hand corner of any archives page.
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eBay has announced two new initiatives to better the company’s commitment to a more diverse and inclusive marketplace: Find their Seller Diversity questionnaire and application for the Seller Diversity Advocacy (SDA) Program linked from the announcement.
The Supreme Court will soon render a decision that could give states the right to tax every small online business. Sign eBay’s petition in support of fair tax policy for small businesses like yours at eBayMainStreet.com/sales-tax.
eBay Open 2018, July 24-26 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, is selling out fast; register now and book your hotel room at eBayOpen.com
eBay’s Small Business Ambassador Network (SBAN) is a global volunteer advocacy effort launched in 2013 to shape public policy. For details and to apply, go to eBayMainStreet.com/SBAN.
Griff and Lee dished a listing for Gabrielle, Longview TX (gablee88); she earned 5 tureens and won an eBay Radio dish towel!
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Gabrielle, Longview TX (gablee88), asked for a listing dish and earned a score of 5 tureens, thereby winning an eBay Radio dish towel! Paul, Sarasota FL (wisebuyoutlet), called with questions about eBay’s retail arbitrage policy and blocking buyers who ask multiple questions.
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Todd, Sarasota FL (captcatnip), asked for a listing dish. Griff and Lee gave him some entrepreneurial advice. eBetsy, Dallas TX, called in with breaking news about the launch of Shop Your Interests, a brand-new feature available on the eBay Mobile app. Ron, Birmingham AL (oilerman21), called with comments and questions regarding blocking buyers, Best Offer, complicated purchases, and drop shipping.
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Ron, Birmingham AL (oilerman21), asked about the 2018 Spring Seller Update’s changes to returns. Longtime listener and first-time caller Linda, Albuquerque NM (thebumblebeedesigncompany), asked about closing a return when the buyer changed their mind and kept the item.
Griff and Lee read current events from the eBay Radio Seller Events Calendar, located under Seller Resources in the eBay Radio archives. Click on the event’s title to see all the details. To submit your sellers group meetup or other event, go to eBayRadio.com; click on “Past Episodes” in the right-hand sidebar; then click on “Submit an Event” in the upper right-hand corner of any archives page.
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