Auctions —

I love going to flea-markets and auctions: it's like treasure hunting! The downside is, inevitably, to acquire the one thing that caught your eye, you have to bid on a whole box-lot of otherwise unwanted stuff. Getting rid of the excess turns out to be kind of fun on eBay. If you really want to see the gory details, my current auctions (if any) and feedback are compiled by eBay here...

eBay Auction Templates —

Templates make creating eye-catching auction listings a snap. They also help develop a loyal client base by engendering instant recognition and a certain degree of credibility and expertise. Holiday and seasonal theme images can be added for variety and freshness. To effectively use templates, you must host your ad photos on an Internet server; eBay's erratic IPIX service does not support personalized ads. To discuss your eBay business template needs, email me.

Auction Fraud —

According to the FBI's May 2001 Congressional Statement: "Auction fraud is by far the most reported Internet fraud, comprising nearly two-thirds of all complaints." A little caution will save you a lot of trouble and financial loss. Keep yourself from being scammed: start slow and learn the ropes. Research before you bid. A good starting point is TechTV's Cybercrime auction fraud tips. Caveat emptor!

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