eBay for Business

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.

 

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.

Griff gave an overview of today's show and the newly released Summer Seller Update (eBay.com/Summer2018). Lee also told Griff about an eBay for Charity fundraising campaign benefiting the Humane Society of the United States (eBay.com/HSUS).

Griff and Lee discussed the various initiatives included in the newly released 2018 Summer Seller Update: Inventory Optimization; Selling Metrics & Shipping; eBay Stores; and Simplified Returns. Read the entire update at eBay.com/Summer2018.

Why I joined eBay Main Street (and you should, too)! Our guest is Tim Chapman, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller mr.customerservice.

eBayMainStreet.com

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Getting eBay advice from your local seller meetup group! Our guest is Louise Sanchez, organizer of seller meetup groups in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She's known on eBay as Top Rated Seller herbscraftsgifts.

HerbsCraftsGifts.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Lee shared the impressive story of the eBay Foundation and its good works. Griff and Lee continued discussing the initiatives contained in the newly released Summer Seller Update, which may be read in its entirety at eBay.com/Summer2018. Griff reminded Top Rated Sellers and Anchor Store subscribers to use their Q2 Promoted Listings credits (eBay.com/PromotedListings).

Brick-and-mortar shop meets eBay store! Our guest is Lynn Dralle, proprietor of Lynn's Consignments in Ventura, CA, known on eBay as thequeenofauctions and Ruler of the Queen's Court.

TheQueenOfAuctions.com

Embracing and adapting to change! Our guest is Ron Lowe, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller oilerman21.

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Lee reminded listeners to register ASAP for eBay Open 2018 at eBayOpen.com. Kathy, San Diego, CA (katspretties28) called in to have her listing dished for item #22904645294; she received a score of 5 tureens, thereby winning an eBay Radio dish towel!

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.