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Senior Marketing Strategist Liz Austin called in from eBay headquarters in San Jose to share news and updates about eBay Open 2018; register by May 1 to receive the early bird rate of $295 at eBayOpen.com. Group organizer Cindy, San Diego CA (pattycyn), called in to say that there are still a few seats available at tonight's very special meetup of the  Surf's Up eBay San Diego Sellers featuring VIP eBay guests Griff, Brian Burke (Director of Community Development & Seller Evangelism), and Doug Smith (Community Tech Manager).

Griff joined Lee in the Clear Channel Studios in San Diego! He's in town for the Surf's Up eBay San Diego Sellers Group meetup tonight, at which a few spaces are still available.

Registration is heating up for eBay OPEN 2018, the seller event of the year, coming up July 24th through the 26th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas! You've only got until May 1st to sign up at the early bird price of $275, so hurry over to eBayOpen.com.

Brian Burke, Director, Community Development & Seller Evangelism)  and Doug Smith, Community Tech Manager, popped in to announce the launch of this year's 3rd annual SHINE Awards Small Business of the Year Contest, then stayed on to participate in the show. For details and to submit your story, go to eBay.com/ShineAwards.

 

Lee reminded listeners that the early bird price of $295 for eBay Open 2018 is only in effect until May 1, so register now at eBayOpen.com, then reserve your room at Mandalay Bay. Brian Burke, eBay's Director of Community Development & Seller Evangelism, encouraged listeners to submit their business' success story by May 10 for this year's eBay SHINE Awards Small Business of the Year contest. For details and to enter, go to eBay.com/ShineAwards.

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.

 

Brian and Doug discussed the marketing exposure and other benefits gained by eBay's 2017 SHINE Awards winners. Get details and submit your business' story by May 10 at eBay.com/ShineAwards. Last year's winners will be on eBay Radio over the next few weeks to talk about what happened to them — and their businesses — after receiving their SHINE Award. In addition to much high-spirited bantering, the gang of 4 shared success stories of accidental eBay entrepreneurs.

Griff gave an overview of today's show and introduced the eBay Radio News with Lee Mirabal. Stories included faster listing via eBay Mobile, the 2018 Spring Seller Update, and new Australian mail service. Lee reminded everyone that eBay Open (July 24-26 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas) is selling out fast, and there are only a few days left to register for the early bird price of $295 at eBayOpen.com.

Item specifics that help sell apparel! Our guest is Laura Pennix, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller 520pajamaceo.

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Maria, San Jose CA (thestylelister), called with a comment about renting and returning clothes on eBay.

How to transform your business from a cash-eating monster to a money-making machine! Our guest is Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, and more.

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It takes a village of sellers! Our guest is Chris Librie, Senior Director, Global Impact & Giving, eBay.

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Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Ron, Birmingham AL (oilerman21), emailed Griff and Lee about an issue he’s been having launching promotions.