eBay for Business

Griff gave an overview of today's show and introduced the eBay Radio News with Lee Mirabal. Stories include Obamacare and April the Giraffe items on eBay; eBay's diversity and inclusion report for 2016; and eBay's presence at SXSW. Griff told us about the newest update of eBay Mobile, which is being released this week.

Take quality photos without a mannequin! Our guest is Laura Pennix, known on eBay as 520pajamaceo.

Open phones, Contact Us email and more: Lee reminded us that store subscribers' Q1 coupons for eBay-branded shipping supplies expire this Friday, March 31, so stock up now at http://www.ebay.com/supplies. First-time caller Bob, New Market IN (jasmime), asked about TurboLister. Chris, Grand Junction CO (seriousfun4u), called with some blues trivia.

Lee shared an audio clip featuring Griff from the the 2nd episode of eBay's Open for Business podcast, "Customer Service in the Digital Era";  listen and subscribe via iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher or RSS feed at http://www.ebay.com/openforbusiness.

 

Why eBay sellers — especially newbies — should join a seller Meetup group! Our guest is Louise Sanchez, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller herbscraftsgifts, organizer of the Colorado Springs eBay & Ecommerce Sellers Group.

http://www.herbscraftsgifts.com

What WorthPoint's dynamic duo learned visiting eBay seller Meetup groups! Our guests are WorthPoint founder/CEO, Will Seippel (eBay ID wills1n4), and Top Rated Seller RobbinLevin, Director of Reseller Sales (eBay ID beadshine).

http://www.worthpoint.com

Open phones, Contact Us email and more: New listener Eddie, Tampa FL (edd1ed), wrote with questions about an eBay Store subscription. Lisa, Houston TX (thegreenhouse2), called with a comment on Bob's TurboLister question.

Figure out what eBay Store subscription best fits your business using eBay's Fee Illustrator at http://www.ebay.com/feeillustrator. eBetsy called with her latest Brief. Billy, North Platte NB (feedingzoe), won the Secret Word Contest!

Selling expensive collectibles! Our guest is Amanda Bryant, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller antiquemoo.

Getting ready for Guaranteed Delivery! Our guest is Joe DeMarco, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller hubcapjoes.

Open phones, Contact Us email and more: Check out Episode 2 of eBay's Open for Business podcast, titled "Customer Service in the Digital Era" and co-starring Griff; listen and subscribe via iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher or RSS feed at http://www.ebay.com/openforbusiness. John, Southbridge MA (johphicollectibles), called about substandard packing.

Griff and Lee read current events from the eBay Radio Seller Events Calendar, located under Seller Resources in the eBay Radio archives. 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.

New listener Mary, Plymouth NH (cookies collectibles), asked how to get started as an eBay seller. David, Delray Beach FL (tenorsax47), is concerned about his on-time shipping metric and had his listing dished. First-time caller Dale, Orlando FL (jackrabbit-red), called to ask about eBay events in his area and was referred to the eBay Radio Seller Groups Directory.