eBay for Business

Lee Mirabal with the eBay Radio news: Stories include a burlesque queen; Rosie O'Donnell; Tropical Storm Isaac; and the Republican National Convention. Griff and Lee discussed why eBay would add "Country of Manufacture" to the item specifics in many categories.

First-time caller James, San Jose CA (superiorgolfshop), asked what to do when a buyer asked him to delay a shipment. Patty, Long Beach CA (ednasholidayplace), announced her SoCal Ecommerce Sellers Group meeting tonight at Cirivello's Restaurant, 4115 Viking Way, Long Beach. Socializing starts at 6:30 pm, and Danni Ackerman will be the featured speaker. Charissa told us about selling live worms and crickets on eBay.

Jason, Las Vegas NV (tikipugmusic) called to tell us the he and mr.bigfoot - known as Thrifting with the Boys - will be presenting at eBay: On Location in Philadelphia. Dorothy, Arlington TX (eclecticcollectit and todaysbusymoms), thanks eBay for the 12 free pictures. We heard more information from Charissa about selling live worms and crickets on eBay information. Cindy, San Diego CA (pattycyn), is having a challenge with her uploaded photos not zooming. Griff was able to help.

EBetsy called with suggestions for the worm woman, Charissa. She said that a video showing the live meal worms and crickets would be great, as would a custom store page with instructions for their care. Michelle, Hartford CT (ladystarre) called to tell us about her Connecticut eBay & Ecommerce Sellers Group meeting on September 8, 2012 at 4:45 pm with Griff and Andrew "eBay Andy" Chase as guest speakers.

Griff and Lee discussed the new invitation-only free listing promotion. Lee introduced us to her San Diego in-studio guest, Charissa (gimminycrickets), and gave hints as to what she sells on eBay. Griff introduced us to his San Jose in-studio guest, a friend from his rock 'n' roll days.

Laura Messershmitt from Outright (http://www.outright.com) called in to remind us to send in our estimated taxes. Joyce, Russell KS (danse, holidaymarket), called to tell us that registration is open for the Kansas Jubilee eBay to Ecommerce Conference, October 26-27, 2012, in Hayes, KS. Register now at http://www.kansasjubilee.net. John, Daytona Beach FL (pey2000), asked what happens when a buyer doesn't pay for their Best Offer item. Don, Mountain View CA (grafx1), called about an issue he is having with a buyer in Israel.

What you should invest in your business on eBay! Our guest is Michelle Millender-Baeck, known on eBay as Top-Rated Seller michellesbargains.

How to dazzle with customer service! Our guest is Kelli Shaw, who along with her husband, Jim, is known on eBay as Top-Rated Sellers dream-adventures and vintagecollectiblememorabilia. http://www.dreamadventures.com http://www.vintagecollectiblememorabilia.com

Deborah, Ruston LA (debkat_17), had a question about communicating with a buyer who paid with an eCheck. Lee discussed her research into the newest cell phones available. Griff talked about Cross Promotion on eBay and how it can work for you.

Branding your business on eBay! Our guest is ecommerce entrepreneur and lynda.com author Christopher Matthew Spencer, known on eBay as borntodeal. http://ChristopherSpencer.com

EBay Radio's international correspondent, Chris Dawson from Tamebay (http://www.tamebay.com), called about McDonald's restaurants in France implementing a trial PayPal app. New time slot for eBay Radio's Ask Griff & Lee: Beginning September 13th, 2012, Ask Griff & Lee will broadcast live from 11am-1pm PT. Grenda, Richardson TX (bobbysocks), called to tell us about her upcoming Auction Success Boot Camp with Stephanie Inge and Paula Barnes. It is for novices who are already registered on eBay and PayPal and will take place on Saturday, Oct 27th from 8:30am-5:30pm CT in Richardson, TX. For details and to register, go to http://www.auctionsuccessbootcamp.com

Auctiva celebrates their 14th anniversary serving eBay sellers! Our guests are Robert Green, Director of Product Management, and Rebecca Miller, Product Manager. http://auctiva.com

Griff and Lee presented the Top 10 Collectibles sold on eBay in July 2012 from WhatSellsBest.com (http://www.whatsellsbest.com). They also discussed the Workplace Equity Act and eBay's Women's Initiative Network (WIN).

Lee Mirabal with the eBay Radio news: Stories include John Hancock's signature going for a steal; banning hexes on eBay; free listings; and Minnie Mouse.

Griff and Lee continued their listing dish for John, Kansas City MO (winwin4us), giving him a score of 4.9 tureens. Tom, Pittsburgh PA (blackandgold gifts), called regarding the eBay rule about selling limits for new sellers. He is an Education Specialist and says it is turning newbies off. Bob, Menlo Park CA (racertrek), called to compliment the eBay Customer Support reps who helped him today. He was over the moon.