eBay Takes Neutrals out of Feedback Percentages

WOW!!! This is indeed good news to all eBay Sellers.

After eBay Live 2008, so many sellers express their anger to eBay about counting Neutrals as Negative Feedbacks. When this took effect, it hurt our business dramatically.

eBay President of eBay Global Marketplace Operations Lorrie Norrington posted an announcement to the eBay board on Thursday afternoon. "When we get something wrong, we want to make it right. And when you have ideas that benefit the collective good, we want to make them happen. To that end, we are making the following changes based on your input."

Effective in late August, neutrals will no longer be counted as part of the Feedback percentage. This means we will be recalculating Feedback percentages retroactively for users worldwide. In the interim, no one will lose their PowerSeller status as a result of neutrals being included in their Feedback percentage.

We hope to have more positive changes for us as sellers. It's been a pain trading in eBay with all these silly changes.

eBay Malaysia Workshop

Workshop Next Date: 19 & 20 July

Time: 2pm till 6pm

Venue: The Outpost, Cineleisure, Damansara Mutiara (Near IKEA)

Topics: Basic of Selling (over 15 eBay Certified syllabus)

How much? RM1,980 (50% off for Early Bird Registration)

What's included: Manuals, eBay Seller Starter Kit, Certificate, Lifetime Support, Refresher Course (T&C Applied)

How to register? Click HERE!

Found a Free Tool For eBay Sellers

Check this out guys, if you have your own website and wish to tell people that you have an eBay store (or listings) and needed extra traffic, http://www.lotwatch.co.uk/ is offering a free 'display eBay Feedback'.

The aim for this tool is to aid in driving traffic & sales from your own website(s), newsletter or blogs to your eBay Listings.

So easy & free to register.

Note: Due to eBay's listing policy, we were advised against including this code in your eBay listings as it may result in them being removed.

eBay Developers Meeting in Singapore 25 June 2008

eBay SEA & Paypal Organizes its first eBay Developers Meeting in Singapore on 25th June.

The event started at around 7pm. Sadly to say, my outbounf flight (Tiger Airways) to SG was delayed from 4pm till 8:30pm and I missed the whole deal. I was so looking forward to it cos I have got so many ideas to tell the Developers what I want as an eBay Seller.

Thankfully, Chris (my business partner) was there. Photos of the event is available when u click the main title of this post.

Also, it was great meeting with Ryan Miller, President and Founder of Merchant Run. I am looking forward to learn more about Merchant Run when Ryan returned to the US. Stay tuned for more details later.

I managed to do a little sight seeing in SG. Visited eBay & Paypal's office, Underwater World in Sentosa, took picture with the dolphins, Singpore Flyer & The Merlion.

Had lunch with eBay Staff and further discuss about the future of eBay in Malaysia. I'm happy to say that eBayers in MY are more and more keen in selling globally and I'm glad Chiica Consultations are here to be of assistance.

eBay Visits Penang

Last weekend, I had the greatest talk of my life with Penangites.

MIRC Penang Organised this great networking sessions with its MIRC Members.

The respond was amazing. Everyone enjoyed my presentation and I hope I have inspired them.

I hope to visit them again 1 day.

My next stop is Johor Bahru! Johoreans, be prepared!!

eBay Bans Apple iPhone 3G Pre-Sales

eBay is prohibiting pre-sales of the Apple iPhone 3G, set to be released on July 11, 2008. The company explained that, "prior to the release of similar high-demand electronics, we saw a high number of well-intentioned sellers unable to meet their pre-sale obligations to buyers due to restricted supply, as well as an increase in fraudulent listings for these items. To prevent similar problems with the iPhone 3G, eBay is prohibiting all pre-sales of this device."

The company is placing restrictions on sales of the iPhone 3G post launch. "In order to continue to ensure protection for our Community after these items are made available by the manufacturer, the following requirements have been put in place for the sale of the iPhone: The listing must include a unique photograph of the item or items; Your User ID must be clearly displayed within the photograph (watermarks will not be accepted); To ensure buyer protection, PayPal must be the only accepted form of payment."

Last year eBay had placed restrictions on the original iPhone, and in prior years it has restricted sales of gaming consoles such as the Nintendo wii.

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Chiica's Next eBay Workshop

We are proud to announce our next eBay Workshop for July 2008.

The confirmed dates 19th & 20th

Classes will be open when a minimum of 5 participants paid & booked their seats. Seats are limited.

Upon completion, participants can print their Certification of Attendance.

Click here for Registrations Forms.

eBay, a thriving eCommerce Business

When the Malaysian Govt gave us a heart attack on the recent fuel hike, many of us are screaming for 'help'.

As price of oil is expected to rise, more & more of us that starting to feel the pinch.

This morning paper, our PM said there will no petrol increases this year, we hope and pray that this is not a false promises cos we always see politicians tend to 'break their promise'.

Some of the 'govt advisors' suggested that we may have to find a part time job or to conduct other businesses just to compensate the high cost of living. But part time jobs like tazi drivers, or waitressing takes a lot of energy. Opening another business venture? Where on earth can you find the capital?

The good news is eCommerce is a 'recession proof market'.

When people start to stay at home, they will SHOP!

Forrester Research says, Online Shoppers are Wealthy because they have more purchasing power as they use less expenses to travel and buy things.

So big eCommerce players like eBay, Amazon and other auction sites are the best way to start earning the extra income.

Majority of eBayers started of with just a PC and an internet connection. They started by selling their 'junk' in eBay. So we called this Zero Start Up Cost. We do not have to pay for hefty rentals, no employees salaries oe EPF to pay cos you are your own boss. Therefore, there are many ways to start of with and different people applies it differently.

Another great news is eBay is offering a FREE Basic of Selling Phone Tutorials for eBayers in Malaysia & Singapore. This is strictly Phone Based Tutorials (therefore not a 1-to-1 meet up). Interested candidates will only have to go through 2 sessions (1 hour each session or less).

Many of you might say, 'Hey! What's the catch?'

The catch? You only pay for your eBay Basic Insertion Fees which is mandatory.

The consultants that conduct the FREE course are Education Specialist Certified by eBay SEA. You can meet the consultants here to know more about them.

You can read our reviews here.

So don't waste time and take your first steps (for FREE) and learn from the experts. Don't forget to Register!