eBay for Business

How to use the new eBay Feed! Our guest is Bryan Goodman, Top-Rated Seller mr.bigfoot and Senior Partner of Thrifting with the Boys. http://www.thriftingwiththeboys.com

Lee Mirabal reads the eBay Radio news. Stories include Hurricane Sandy, the World Series, a Mitt Romney tattoo, and what to do with your eBay store in case of a natural disaster.Top-Rated Seller, Certified eBay Education Specialist, and Trading Assistant Carolyn "CJ" Jacinto (xoxmas) joined Lee in the Clear Channel studio as her special guest co-host while Griff is on vacation. Lee and CJ talked about CJ's status as a Certified eBay Education Specialist and how eBay sellers can become Education Specialists.

eBay Radio's international correspondent, Chris Dawson of Tamebay (http://www.tamebay.com), called in to tell us that Russians are eager to buy goods from Western sellers. Lee told us about the world's largest bra, listed for charity on eBay UK (http://www.ebay.co.uk). Birgitta, Walterboro SC, called regarding eBay's changes. Jeannie, Portland OR (discountdesignercloset), called about an Item Not Received case opened against her.

How to (professionally) handle controversial subjects on social media networks! Our guest is Hillary DePiano, known on eBay as pricednostalgia and author of The Whine Seller blog. http://www.thewhineseller.com

How group thrifting can help you grow your business on eBay! Our guest is Bobbi Miller, known on eBay as Top-Rated Seller seacoastbargain, Certified eBay Education Specialist, and founder/organizer of the Seacoast eBay & Ecommerce Sellers Group. http://www.seacoastbargain.com

Tim, Indianapolis IN (railfandepot), called to say he is not happy with eBay Trust & Safety. Sally, Ferndale WA (sallyathome), was the winner of the Secret Word Contest. Lynette, Cheltenham MD (cameraworld-2454), called about using signature confirmatiion. We visited the eBay Radio Shipping Department with a Smart Shipping Tip from DYMO-Endicia regarding ship-by dates. A listing was dished for varietyonabudget from the chat board: item number 330801009120. Griff and Lee gave it the highest rating possible – 5 tureens! Lauren Simon from Kabbage (http://www.kabbage.com) called to tell us that they are doing a Facebook "like for charity" event. If you go onto their Facebook page and "like" them, they will give $1 to a breast cancer charity.

Finding high-margin niches you may have never considered! Our guest is the Queen of Auctions, Lynn Dralle. http://www.thequeenofauctions.com

Selling a Million-Dollar Collection on eBay! Our guest is Jordan Geller, known on eBay as authentic_sneaker_powerseller and owner/collector of the ShoeZeum, now up for sale on eBay. http://www.shoezeum.com

First-time caller and new seller Jonnie, Redding CA (trueblueoldandnew), called to tell us she loves eBay Radio and has sold $7,000 over the past 120 days. Cari, Helena MT (thegoodsgoddess), called regarding an easier way to embed video in listings (eBetsy recommended ArqSpin). A listing was dished for eds-e-threads from the chat board: item number 330812449736. Griff and Lee gave it 4.9 tureens.

Lee Mirabal reads the eBay Radio news. Stories include old McJordan BBQ sauce; George Michael's dog wall; PayPal teaming up with Moneygram; and more. Griff and Lee discuss his upcoming travels, which include Kansas Jubilee, Nashville, Memphis, Dollywood, and other areas. In his absence, Carolyn "CJ" Jacinto and Jeff Terrell will guest co-host with Lee on Tuesdays. EBay Radio's Ask Griff & Lee will be on hiatus.

How and why to use eBay Giving Works! Our guest is Christopher Mattew Spencer, known on eBay as borntodeal and recently named Global Development Executive for Kathy Ireland Worldwide.

Griff and Lee dished a listing for Ruth, Grealey PA: item number 390479119927. Griff and Lee gave the seller 4.9 tureens. Griff explained the radio clock, and Lee educated us about hard breaks and other Radio 101 information. First-time caller Mike, Frankfort IL (header1954), wanted a listing dish, and so did a listener on the chat board, snowfeet2009.

First-time caller Mike, Frankfort IL (header1954), asked for a listing dish of item number 271083432454. Griff and Lee gave him 4.8 tureens. Tom, Pittsburgh PA (blackandgoldgifts), called to tell us about the successful first meeting of the Steel City Shooting Stars eBay Sellers Group. He also had a question about a possible VeRO issue.

Lee told us about eBay making your invoices even easier to read and a new "Boost Your Savings" section with links to the Fee Illustrator, Fee Calculator, eBay fees Help page, and more. From the chatboard, snowfeet2009 wanted a listing dish for item number 121000550178. Griff and Lee gave her 4.8 tureens. Rich, Chicago IL (appealingsigns), called regarding Seller SourceBook enlarging your photos for you. Amir, Israel, asked for a dishing of listing number 110964886613. Griff and Lee gave him 4.75 tureens.

Griff and Lee talked about eBetsy being on the home page of eBay.com as part of the first annual eBay Thanks You campaign, which runs through November 6. Go to http://www.ebay.com/thanksyou to view your fellow eBayers' stories, share your own, and enter to win big prizes, including a new car. Special prizes just for sellers include free listings for a year and a Business Boot Camp and sightseeing tour of the Bay area with Griff for you and a guest. Registration is still open at http://www.kansasjubilee.net for the Kansas Jubilee: eBay to Ecommerce Conference in Hays, Kansas, October 25-26. A listing was dished for item number 140850461738. Griff and Lee gave the seller 4.9 tureens.