Trademark Barkhouse Bros. & Co. Gold Dust Kentucky Bourbon fifth hits $28,000 at American Bottle Auctions
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Read The Rest Of This...EBay Newbies Things To Learn …Fast Part One
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Read The Rest Of This...Country House Auctions
Last Updated on Wednesday, 9 November 2011 10:55 Written by External Post Wednesday, 9 November 2011 10:55
Following World War II, the vast workforce needed to run and maintain a stately or country home was depleted due to the fact of soldiers either continuing their duties or finding better paid jobs in towns.
The final nail in the coffin came after World War II left many buildings in a poor state of repair, agricultural supplies declined and higher taxes were levied. Therefore, the only solution, in order to raise funds was to hold contents auctions in the grounds. This led to a period of fantastic finds for the educated and knowledgeable antique dealer. Sales were hastily advertised in the local press and encouraged dealers to travel to all parts of the country seeking out the catalogued treasures.
However times have changed with the power of the Web. Auctioneers can now fully orchestrate a country house sale without any hiccups, although sometimes months are needed to organise the sales. They can be very rewarding for the seller as a house sale can show the objects in their own setting which can influence buyers to pay a higher premium.
Gone are the days of the large stately home having all its contents displayed on its lawns, but the concept is still there for smaller estates to offer for sale their complete contents and raise funds with organised and well marketed techniques. Press releases encourage buyers from all over the world and interest is raised in anticipation of the treasures yet to be discovered.
Read The Rest Of This...eBay Seller Pleads Guilty to Counterfeit Trafficking
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 September 2010 01:40 Written by a2e Thursday, 16 September 2010 01:40
According to United States Attorney Peter Neronha, eBay seller John Buerman, 51, of Rhode Island pleaded guilty in to Internet sales of unregistered, unlabeled pesticides for cats and dogs while infringing on the trademark of two well known national brand names, "Frontline" and "Frontline Plus." Buerman pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods and knowingly using a counterfeit mark; and one count of knowingly distributing and selling a misbranded pesticide.
According to the statement issued by Neronha, Buerman had made more than 3,500 sales through eBay and falsely represented that the pesticides were approved by the EPA. According to the statement, Buerman purchased large quantities of counterfeit pesticides for cats and dogs from distributors in various parts of the world, including several in the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, and China and made 3,579 sales on eBay totaling $174,172 from January 2007 through June 2009 under the name Catsmartplus, which is an active Store on eBay.
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PayPal Mulls Expanded Seller Protection for a Price
Last Updated on Wednesday, 4 August 2010 12:40 Written by a2e Wednesday, 4 August 2010 12:40
PayPal is conducting a survey to determine how much sellers would be willing to pay for a new seller protection program. PayPal exposed survey respondents to five variations of the program and asked a series of questions after each.
One plan offered expanded seller protection, covering chargebacks and Item Not Received claims, and might cost sellers between .5% – 2% of the transaction value.
Another plan would give sellers credits every time one of their customers used PayPal that the seller could use towards reversing chargebacks or claims with no documentation. Another plan would allow sellers to choose which transaction to cover.
A fourth plan would offer Shipping Protection when using a PayPal Shipping Partner website to ship an item, while a fifth plan would offer Fraud Protection.
The five plans as outlined in the survey follow below:
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Lakefront Home In Whitefish, Montana for Auction
Last Updated on Monday, 12 July 2010 01:00 Written by a2e Monday, 12 July 2010 01:00
The live, on-site auction of 100 Scullers Way, a premier 3.5-acre estate with over 400 feet of frontage on Whitefish Lake, has been moved to August 3 and will take place without reserve, meaning the property will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price, Concierge Auctions has announced. The property was originally listed for $11.5 million.
“Luxury real estate auctions are powerful, particularly when they are offered without reserve,” stated George Graham, CEO of Concierge Auctions. “There are no drawn-out negotiations, the seller knows for certain when the property will be sold, and the buyers identify true value in a live forum. It’s a ‘win-win’ for all parties involved.”
Seller Rick Anderson of Calgary, Canada recently upgraded from this home to another on Whitefish Lake. He is not a financially distressed seller, but rather understands the benefits of allowing the market to identify the price and having a firm date of sale whereas he can re-allocate his capital.
“Concierge Auctions advised me from the beginning that I should auction the property without reserve. After three weeks of being marketed with a reserve, and with two weeks remaining until the auction, I began to understand the transparency of a true, without reserve auction, and agreed to sell this way,” Anderson stated. “I’m impressed by the sales and marketing outreach Concierge Auctions has conducted thus far and have no doubt the true value will be identified on August 3. I understand I’m taking a risk using the without reserve format, but it’s a calculated one. Currently there are 62 residential properties available for purchase on Whitefish Lake, and I want the market to know that I’m committed to making sure 100 Scullers Way is the next one to sell.”
“Rick is a perfect candidate for an auction without reserve,” added Graham. “He is well-capitalized, and this auction is a business decision rather than a distressed sale. He is giving us all of the tools to perform as an auction firm in the most transparent fashion.”
Nestled among a 60-square-mile stretch of lakes, wild and tranquil rivers, 100 Scullers Way contains a 3,360-square-foot main residence, guest house, and oversized four-car garage. With an immaculate log-cabin exterior, the main residence offers expansive views of the Whitefish Lake and beyond to the forests that surround Flathead Valley. It boasts three large bedrooms, two bathrooms and one powder bath situated on two levels, high ceilings, a stone fireplace, exposed beams and a wraparound outdoor deck for lakeside entertaining. A recent addition to the property in 2007, the guest home is a two-story, split-level residence modeled in the style of the main residence. The property also offers a floating dock on the lake that can accommodate two jet skis and an up to a 24-foot boat.
“Without reserve, this auction is undoubtedly the most compelling opportunity that the region has seen in some time,” stated Pat Donovan of Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty, the listing broker of the property. “It’s difficult for buyers to know which sellers are not only the most motivated but also financially able to accept market value. Any buyer interested in Whitefish Lake property should register. And with a 3% buyer’s broker commission offered, all area brokers should be calling their clients to let them in on this unique opportunity.”
The 100 Scullers Way auction will be held live, on-site, on Tuesday, August 3 at 11 a.m. MDT. Attendance will be limited to registered bidders and their representatives. Registrations are due by Friday, July 30. The property is available for preview daily from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. For more information visit www.WhitefishLuxuryAuction.com or call 866-818-6986
Buyers protest over the cost of eBay returns
Last Updated on Monday, 24 May 2010 04:00 Written by a2e Monday, 24 May 2010 04:00
EBay users are demanding that the online auction site reviews the protection it offers to buyers because many are being left out of pocket when making returns.
If buyers receive an item bought through eBay that is not as described on the website, or is faulty, they can ask the seller to resolve the situation.
If the seller refuses to do so, the buyer can claim a refund via the eBay buyer protection scheme, but the company requires the purchaser to pay the cost of returning the item and this is not refunded.
Although buyers can pursue sellers for the costs under the Sale of Goods Act, it often means resorting to the small claims court.
Stephen McGlade, a solicitor with consumer lobby group Which?, says eBay should look at its buyer protection policy because it unfairly favours sellers and is not in the spirit of the law.
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CQout Online Auctions Introduce Auto-Sync
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 10:40 Written by a2e Thursday, 25 March 2010 10:40
CQout, the UK based international auction company, who recently announced the launch of its services to the USA, has now announced the introduction of its new Auto-Sync technology to help eliminate many of the administrative burdens often experienced by sellers.
Auto-Sync is a new technology introduced by CQout that aims to take away all the administrative chores experienced by sellers, allowing them to devote their time to servicing their sales and their customers.
With Auto-Sync, CQout simply takes data automatically from a seller’s own website to create a professional-looking auction listing on CQout. As a seller updates their own web site with stock movements or price changes, their listings on CQout are updated as well, resulting in sellers now having an additional shop front that reaches a wider audience and doesn’t require a huge amount of time or work to maintain.
Online auctions at CQout.com, CQout.co.uk and CQout.ie
