Point: Offering Free Shipping Improves Sales on eBay

Point/Counterpoint is a new feature in which EcommerceBytes asks two readers to present different perspectives on an issue of interest to online merchants and marketplace sellers. Today's feature is a Point/Counterpoint debate on the impact of free shipping on eBay sales. Here is today's "Point." More: continued here

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Amazon vs. eBay: A Shopper's Perspective

By Carol Kopp NEW YORK (Minyanville) — Five years ago, Amazon stock was worth about $30 per share. Now it's above $190. Five years ago, eBay shares were a little below $40. Now they trade around $36. You probably know many of the reasons why Amazon is (again) beloved by …

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Stretched Britons begin stampede for stamps

LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) – The latest round of panicbuying sweeping British consumers isn't for fuel, as it wasearlier this year when threats of a strike by the tankerdrivers' union led to long queues … More: continued here

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Export body joins hands with eBay, PayPal for online promotion

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations has partnered with eBay India and PayPal to promote exports through e-commerce from the country. This tie-up would help Indian retail exporters sell online to 100 million plus global consumers in 190 markets and accept payments in 25 currencies. More: continued here

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