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I sat down the other day to try to figure out what auction/classified ad site(s) was the best place to list my stuff. I use three different sites at the moment, but haven't been real happy with the sales. Blujay is an awesome site, but no sales so far.
I've read so much information about so many sites I got confused as to which site has what. So I decided to make myself a chart to compare their features, adding in my own experiences with the three sites I use.
Then I thought to myself - why don't you see if you can gather current info about the sites from forum members and do a comparison chart that everyone can use? So that's what I'm doing!
Would anyone here be interested in such a chart and participating in the survey? The survey would be "yes" or "no" answers to questions about the individual site's security, speed, sales, fees, etc. The chart would be available online for everyone to view the results and would be regularly updated. Auction site owners could also review the chart to see what sellers are looking for and what other sites are doing to accommodate sellers.
If you are interested in participating in the survey just PM me and I will send you the questionnaire. I enter the information manually in the chart instead of having an online, interactive chart. Hopefully this would eliminate, or cut down on, any padding of the results.
Thanks for your help!
Patti
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Patti why don't you just post the questionaire and have people post their answers.
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Good idea Doofy, as always!
Here ya go:
The "chart" has evolved into three charts due to good input from others. It would be nice if everyone could contribute to all three, but the first one is the really important one.
Please just answer "yes" or "no" to the questions unless otherwise stated. If you use more than one site please just copy and paste the questions for each additional site. Thanks!
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Auction Site Characteristics Comparison
Auction Site:
Good Customer Service -
Acceptable Site Speed -
Appealing Layout -
At Least 30% Sales -
Easy to List -
Do You List Here? -
Where Have You Seen These Sites Promoted/Advertised?
Auction Site:
Television Ads -
Online Forums -
Spam Email -
Newspaper -
Radio -
Other Web Sites -
Contests, Sweepstakes -
Adwords -
What Sells, for How Much and What Format?
Auction Site:
Targeted Site? - (if yes, please list target market)
Which Items Sell? - (list items that you have sold or that sell well)
Price Range - (price range of items that you have sold or that sell well)
Fixed Price - (did the item/s sell more often with a fixed price? yes or no)
Bidding - (did the item/s sell more often with a bidding format? yes or no)
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Suggestions are welcome!
Thanks again!
Patti
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patti, don't make any decisions until here auctions are up and going
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Sounds interesting. When will that be?
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not for a while, it is being Beta tested right now, but it is coming along nicely.
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Auction Sites Comparison Chart
http://pattisplace.8m.com/asinfo/comparisons_addl.html
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Patti - I think this is a GREAT idea. Sometimes I can't keep these different places straight.