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Everyone should list on EWAEY.COM
 

Thank you Chris for this :
Ewaey.com - The long-awaited competition to eBay

This is not going to make us rich right now, since there is little activity.
But since it's free, it doesn't hurt to double-list everything you have on ebay, also list it on EWAEY.
If we all do that, then this site could be lucrative in about a year.
Heck that's what some people wait to have their ebay accounts reinstated!

Even though they have very little activity, they are FREE to list, free to buy, free all the way.
Every suspended ebayer owes it to themselves to list on EWAEY, IN ADDITION to any efforts expended to get back on eBay
We are the ideal candidates to get this site rolling. There must be 10,000 of us disgruntled suspended ebayers, we form a real force with our numbers.

They have the look and feel of ebay, every function and bit of information is in the exact same place as on ebay, so it is familiar-looking and easy to use.

Also STORES functionality, and a category structure that mirrors eBay.

BTW, for each sale you make on ebay, you can direct your buyer to your EWAEY store listings to buy some more. ( in an email link out of ebay )

You can offer discounts because there are no fees.
You can also list more freestyle, without fear of suspension.

Since it's free, I think listing on EWAEY is the most patriotic gesture of solidarity we suspended ebayers can do.
And if we do it consistently, EWAEY could be picking up within a year and provide us increased independence.

tell all your friends!

Cheers

Couldn't hurt. And since it's free I'll feel a lot better about trial and error html goofs. How they happen...I don't know. But they do, and it's frustrating especially when there's money on the line.

HTML Tutorials jack

It's where I learned HTML a LONG TIME ago.

Thanks Aspkin :) I actually know a bit of html, some from trial and error and some I actually learned by studying. I know there's a lot more to know though. But I have no idea how when you copy the html text from one editor, and paste it into another, how it will do weird things like making the listing narrow and long (stretching it), sparse script actually appearing in the description ( I have no idea how that got there), and other neat things--yesterday's folded over text into columns took the cake). I actually got a pretty good tip from an ebay agent once that if you paste the text into notepad first, it will strip off the extra code and then you can copy and paste it back into the editor you're working with. But it still didn't solve my problem yesterday even though it has worked well before.

Ah heck, I might as well just post it. The exact situation is, I'm working with saved postings in Auctiva. What I have done is I get the html from that listing. Then I copy it and paste it to wherever I wish to post--lets' say Google Base for example as that's what I was doing when the folding occurred. Everything works ok until the script is in the new editing window. Then it goes Exorcist on me. Got a clue how to fix that? Is that covered in the tutorials? Thanks :)

Are you copying directly from the html code to code? Or do you copy the html elements and try to move that to another editor? I use Dreamweiver, which has a split of code and design. If I wanted to move that to another editor, I would either save and open up in the new editor, or copy the 'code' part and past it into the code part of the second editor.

If you're copying from code Auctiva created for you, then that could be the problem there. They probably have bits and pieces only specific for Auctiva.

I can't really tell without the code.

Ok, what I do is go to my saved listings in Auctiva. Then select the listing, select to view html code, edit, select all, and copy text. Then I take that code as is and post it into whichever editor on the site I'm using, using its html code view. Let's say it's ebay for instance. As you know, you can't open up anything in ebay. You have to paste whatever you need or create it from scratch. That's what I'm dealing with. Although I know enough not to just copy the design. I go for the html code, and after pasting the code, I then switch back to regular view. But it still creates problems for some reason.

You said it worked for you in the past? If you just copy the code from Auctiva, I'm sure there is left over code specific to Auctiva that won't work with eBay. Check to see if you have any javascript or calls for css files and what not. That's about it. If it doesn't have any css or javascript it should be working fine anywhere.

You could just copy the content (text) and work with that in eBay.. it would requrie a little extra work, but it should be the same.

eBid
 

You should try eBid aswell, it's also free, it's been around since 1999 & it has a name that is pronounable :p

Well remember I was just giving ebay as an example. But I find this problem follows me wherever I may roam. You lost me with the css file calls. Can you easily tell javascript from css files from other content without being a programmer? If so I'll check and see. If not, it probably wouldn't matter either way.

Again using ebay as the example, I've tried to copy and paste the actual content before, and it usually ends up with weird formatting, having to change text size, occasional unexplained color changes and other random stuff.

Of course I could just be cursed... ;)

Jack. Aspkin

I always copy code from Auctiva to various auctions and to websites and it always works fine for me with no problems.

Chris, how are you doing it? Post the steps if you would please. It's driving me even more bananas than normal. :)

Or since I'm the only one who's asking, maybe you could just PM them to me? Thanks

Back to the subject of the thread...I read the ewaey rules regarding identity and how they say "don't use a false one". I've had major plans for a while to start international business under a new user name. If I started those plans at ewaey, and I use that same name at ebay later (once i get the kinks worked out), for purposes of consistency, do you think I should stick with the same information? I mean ewaey shouldn't have any more sophisticated software than ebay to identify you, right? So how would they know that you're not really Joe Bean living on Imadeitup Road? You never know when not having identical info will come back to haunt you.

Aspkin (or whoever wants to answer), what causes headers to duplicate or blurr? Say you have a graphic. Imagine a portion of that graphic duplicating into columns. Clean lines are broken and the header runs off the side of the page. The main body of the code is fine. It's just the part up to the "description". What causes that, and how do you prevent it? Right now I'm listing in GBase and this is happening. Seems to have something to do with the crosshairs you see with a tiny x in the middle. I'm not sure what this does, and when I clicked on it, all hell broke loose. Can someone tell me what this feature is for? Other than driving me insane. :rolleyes:

Modee its Ebid.net not ebid.com

So should you use your real info at ewaey or the info that matches your business model for the user name you're planning on ebay? I'm thinking in terms of consistency as well as possible problems later on. Since Ewaey is currently free, I don't see any problems with suspensions (they are a competitor to ebay after all, why would they share anything?) but just with users putting two and two together later on. If things go as planned, I am considering using the same account name at both locations, and creating a store at ewaey which I'll use as my central selling "website" until the other is ready. Can someone tell me why this would not be a good idea?

Ebay has no competition. It's quite the monopoly.

Only because people don't shop other places. That could change at any time given the right steering.

Yes. eWaey is gaining members and listings plus sales!
 

My name is Alexsandro Pomposelli. I am eWaey.com's owner.

eWaey now under a new management team of 10 people. The management team is dinamic and keeps growing. Its composed by a group of people with interest in eWaey's future and success. Actually anyone interested can apply to be part of the team.

eWaey just launched ( eWaey Base ). This is located on our forums. eWaey's listings are automatically transferred to the forum which is a nice place for the search engine's robots to index it. Check it out! This will increase the opportunity to show ALL our current listings on all the major search engines.

We are also on google base.

We are running a promotion. The first 5000 members to join will receive a free account. 100% free for as long as you live.
This is the time to join and start from the beginning. Grow with the site and help it create content.
Enough content to attract others and to attract buyers. We need to grow and to start a new frontier.
eWaey is a fairly new site. The sales are not like the ones you get on ebay yet. That will come one day. We figured that by the time we reach 5000 members; sales will much like on ebay or better.
Just imagine a force of 5000 members with no cost giving its buyer's data base great deals?
Anyway we are here and we need all the help we can get from the right people.

Thank you
eWaey.com

HI- Alex, Thank You for the most Cordial Invite!
You guys need Bill Gates behind you.... :))
Then it would be Bye Bye Ebay !

eWaey.com
 

Just a place if you would like to check out and maybe join.

first 5000 members are free and will be free for as long as they live!

Ewaey Auctions Online

Hi There!
Yes indeed. We need all the support we can get. But we also have a plan!
Our team is going to be divided in teams of associates each with an objective! Each team will go to blogs, forums, numerous sites and on the streets. Each associate is a member of the team.
These teams will be spread out around the world. And we are starting to build them!
We need more people interested in being part of the team and also interested in building a new GIANT.
Youtube, Google and others did not have Bill Gates. They simply GOT PEOPLE INTERESTED!

So lets build another GIANT but one that cares and will not take all your profits.

Thanks
Alex
Ewaey Auctions Online

Come - Check out eWaey
 

I would work on getting buyers instead of sellers. With buyers comes sellers.

Just my thought.

Ecrater is also free. So are a bunch of other auction sites. These companies would not survive if they were charging. They're good for basically one thing, giving you a store for ppl from ebay to browse. You'll never make any money from selling on their site compared to ebay. There is zero traffic.

Ballsack is right. The alternatives sites all have a problem. TRAFFIC. That is why some do not charge any fees.

What I am trying to do with eWaey is something a little different. We are building not only a site. We are building a huge team of people that are spreading the info about eWaey.com. They are going to create blogs, myspace, youtube videos, email marketing, word of mouth and forums around the net. Each individual will have a task. This will improve our visibility around the net. Also over 300 links requests per day and google base submissions.
Another thing is that we just launched eWaey Base. All eWaey's listings will show on our forums and also a search engine within itself. The search engines robots will index it like crazy. All the listings will show on the major search engines.

And the best now of all . We will start advertising around the world once we reach over 10000 items.
This will be a paid advertisement and will be done daily. Something Ecrater and others do not do.
We will have ads just for the stores and ads just for the entire site and ads for each category.
We are not interested in just placing a site online and leaving it there. We are working hard to give it exposure.
An auction site without exposure is nothing. We need and we want your support. eWaey on top of everything is a special place; a community.
We also have a group of eWaey members that formed a group. A BUYING GROUP. Everymonth these members go around buying on eWaey.com.
We will also use our great promotions to attract even more buyers.

Thank you
eWaey Management

Good luck, but hundreds of sites have tried and failed. You need a gimmick, hook or offer something unique. I don't know like cater to the undergound (NO VERO), offer a bartering system were people can trade instead of just sell, set up a protected payment system, offer free escrow service, try to merge all the little sites like bidtopia, try to secure big volume sellers of unique items, or if it common china stuff the lowest prices, of course everything should be free until you can build up enough of a user base. Try to attack the markets ebay neglects. People avoid listing heavy items because of the pain of shipping, maybe setup distribution network with warehouses in major cites to simply and lower cost of shipping large/heavy items an you will capture a large market ebay has avoided.

Yes all that is very true. We have acquired alot of experience and now we are going to start applying them. We have new ideas and will keep original ideas that ebay is now destroying.
We will succeed. We need to stick to it and get people that are and will be faithful to the site. Yes sales are not yet like ebay but we do have ideas that will push sales through.
Just by being part of our community your chances increase 100%. Ewaeyers are starting to buy from each other; something the team is pushing and we are getting results.
eWaey is for everyone. Make it your site. Take care of it and it will give back 100%.
If there will be another big site like ebay; Members need to build one site. One site only that has a chance to get big. That site is eWaey.
Thanks guys
Alex
eWaey.com

Couldn't you have named it something different?
 

I have heard that it does not matter the name as long as it is easy to spell but the name eWaey just sounds difficult. I know you were trying to get as close to the ebay name as you could without infringing on their name rights or whatever, but how much time did you spend trying to come up with something catchy?

I will say that I have briefly looked over the site, looks good. Not alot going on though. What are your plans for getting more people on board other than the 5000 members free?

Hi Triflin
 

And to think...I thought I was the only Redneck left...;)

What types of problems have there been on the site regarding downtime etc? I see you have been posting and selling there for a while so I am sure you are familiar with all the ups and downs.

No way would I kill a powerseller account. I hope you at least kept it...you could always sell it later if you decided you did not want it.

CU later...gotta go talk to mamanem

Sophisticated_Rednek -- Your typing is giving me a headache! +making me scroll to read your post! Take a deep breath! ;)

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Triflin, NO, I didn't keep the power seller account. I'm from Texas, had been transferred to California almost three years and recently returned 'home'. My dad is in poor health with strokes, I spend most of my time taking care of him and don't have time dealing with a bunch of drop shippers etc. like I used to. I do it now for fun even though I admit, some profit every now and then would be useful!!!

ebayvictim, sorry I gave you a headache. You should type all I do and you'd have more than a headache! I've toned it down, hope this is better and will hush so you don't have to scroll so much. I like to talk in case noone noticed.

Y'all come on over to eWaey!!!!

Stan - the eWaey Sophisticated Rednek

Sohpisticated Rednek....I joined up.. always hedging my bets! :D

WELCOME to eWaey ebayvictim
 

WOW ebayvictim, WELCOME to eWaey!

I'll run back there and welcome you there also!

Looking forward to seeing what you have to sell - or if you're there to buy, come see my store!

Stan - the eWaey Sophisticated Rednek

What is your eWaey name?
 

ebayvictim - what is your eWaey name, I can't find you.

Stan

My user name is freebird....long story I tell to no one! LOL

Wow
 

Looks like they are signing up lots of new members fairly quickly. If it keeps up, there will be no free accounts left soon.

Any of the eWaey people on here know what your membership numbers are up to right now? Might give some of us more incentive to hurry over.

I signed up a couple of days ago :D

the numbers
 

454

Stan

Triflin
 

Triflin WELCOME to eWaey!!!!

- what is your name at eWaey?

Stan