eBay for Business

Rumors about the new iPhone 5 are sparking sales of old iPhones on eBay and through eBay Instant Sale (http://www.ebay.com/instantsale). First-time caller Patsy, Jefferson GA (crustinot), called about Item Specifics and a challenge she is having with recommendations that don't make sense coming up in her Item Specifics when she types. Daphne, Modesto CA (picklesofdeals) wanted her listing dished for item number 271021598647. Griff and Lee gave her 4.8.5 tureens.

Griff and Lee continued their listing dishes. Lee threatened to dish one of Griff's listings for item number 110928048148. Nancy, Irvine CA (myebazar), called regarding a negative feedback she received. Sandra, Silver Spring MD (sellerbee754), called about some of the new policies eBay has announced.

Lee and Griff discussed the new eBay iPad app, Tips from the Community features, and Michael Jackson's likeness in bird poop as well as eBay: OnLocation, coming up September 5-6 in Philadelphia. Register now at http://www.ebayonlocation.com. John, Kansas City MO (winwin4us), had his listing dished for item number 180618718676. His dishing continued into the next segment.

A longtime and highly experienced Top-Rated Seller gives us tips! Our guest is Ann Timbreza, known on eBay as Top-Rated Seller stuff-from-hawaii and in the eBay community as Grannie Annie. http://www.grannie-annie.com

We paid a visit to the eBay Radio Shipping Department with a feature from Endicia (http://www.endicia.com/ebayradio). Jill, Salem OR (curiousdiscoveries), called about her meetup group, the Salem Keizer Oregon Area eBay Sellers Group, meeting Monday, 8/20/2012, 6:30 pm PT at the Denny's in Salem, OR across from Costco. Lou, Dayton OH (loubee2), had an issue with a refund from weeks ago still showing up as awaiting a total in My eBay under Sold items. Rich, Winnetka IL (northshoreauctions1), won the Secret Word Contest! Pamela, Iowa City IA (pamelaa9960), called regarding not doing international shipping and a glitch she found.

Tips for sourcing Halloween and Christmas items to sell on eBay! Our guest is Carmie Docton, known on eBay as Top-Rated Seller gamaof5sofar.

Tips for new sellers! Our guest is Kat Simpson, creator/owner of ThatKat.com and known on eBay as Top-Rated Seller thekatsboutique. http://www.thekatsboutique.com

Lee once again broadcast the offer – or was it a threat: "If you think your question or comment is better than a story about a bird poop that looks like Michael Jackson listing...call us now or I'll read the bird poop story." Cindy, CT (bergersbizness), had her listing dished for item #400313699053. Griff and Lee gave her 4.9.5 tureens. Danni, Las Vegas NV (udderlygoodstuff), called regarding tonight's Las Vegas Online Sellers meetup, 7pm at the SuperMex restauant at Durango and the 215 freeway.

The biggest eBay seller ever gives us hints on planning for the holidays! Our guest is Jack Sheng, CEO of Eforcity, Top-Rated Seller eforcity, and the first eBay seller to reach one million feedback. (Now he has over 2.7 million!) http://www.eforcity.com

Lee broadcast an offer: "If you think your question or comment is better than a story about bird poop on a windshield that looks like Michael Jackson listing...call us now, or I'll read the bird poop story." Katie, Mancato MN (daisy724), quickly called to say that the refund process on eBay should be easier. She gave examples of why. Griff told us about a new feature that may be coming out soon that would solve this problem. Rocco, San Jose CA (thesoundworks1), regarding his listing for a guitar that eBay says is in violation due to improperly using a YouTube video. Carol, Chico CA (xroscoe) wants to know why eBay's cross-promotion functionality doesn't work for her.

So much data, so little time! Our guest is Catherine Gluckstein, President of SumAll, and she is here to tell us about an official eBay app that will help you make money from your sales data. http://www.sumall.com

Lee Mirabal with the eBay Radio news: Stories include Olympic pinheads converging on London; eBay for free on airlines; and Romney-Ryan items on eBay. Griff also announced a free Fixed Price listing promotion for non-store subscribers.

Living debt free and selling on eBay! Our guest is Brad Chaffee, Certified Health Coach, freelance writer, and stay-at-home Dad. His wife sells on eBay, and they are now debt free.

Laura Urribari with Outright called with some financial tips. Ron, East Liverpool OH (boats3), called regarding his listing notes not carrying forward. Lou, Dayton OH, won the Secret Word Contest. CJ Jacinto was able to answer Ron's question, and she has a solution. Lauren Simon from Kabbage called about their new Facebook "Like" contest; go to http://www.facebook.com/kabbageinc to play.

Five ways to increase your profits on eBay! Our guest is Carolyn "CJ" Jacinto, Top-Rated Seller xoxmas and an eBay Education Specialist and Certified Business Consultant.