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envirobay
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 624
Location: Boise, Id
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| Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 6:02 pm Post subject: Does anyone use AUCTIVA? |
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I just signed up for this service and it seems like they have a lot to offer, and it's free! You can read more about it at www.auctiva.com.
From what I gather, they offer a lister, free picture hosting, "store window" a scrolling view for all your ads, and INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INSURANCE! That is the clencher for me.
Has anyone else used this service? Or know of anything similar out ther for free (better/worse)? |
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memfoamfurniture
Joined: 29 Sep 2005
Posts: 301
Location: Wisconsin
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| Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Does anyone use AUCTIVA? |
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| We have been using their service for a few months now and have had a glitch or 2, but overall it has been outstanding. We gained about 50 users per day by having their scrolling items window in our auctions. We really enjooy using them and they have saved us on picture insertion fees. They insert your pictures using html, so you don't have to pay for them being added to the auction. |
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envirobay
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Location: Boise, Id
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| Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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I currently host my own images from my website, but I am very intersted in the window scroll. I'm trying to figure it all out now.
What about the international shipping insurance, do you use that? |
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envirobay
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Location: Boise, Id
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| Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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I just noticed that you can actually make money when your buyers purchase the shipping insurance. That is WAY cool.
Plus it allows you to insure internationally. That is the single feature that has me SOLD. |
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kw101966
Joined: 04 Mar 2005
Posts: 495
Location: North Carolina
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| Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Does anyone use AUCTIVA? |
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| Is this service anything like spoonfeeder...I use this for my listings, good templetes and it works the same on the lics but the enhanced version cost per month...but this one souds interesting |
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memfoamfurniture
Joined: 29 Sep 2005
Posts: 301
Location: Wisconsin
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| Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Does anyone use AUCTIVA? |
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| It's a pain to ship mattresses overseas due to customs and cost. We haven't used the international shipping insurance, but do use it domestically and haven't had any issues yet. |
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envirobay
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 624
Location: Boise, Id
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| Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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KW101,
I dont know much about this service yet, as I just signed up for it. I wanted to open up a thread for it so more info could be shared. User: "toppix" brought this service to my attention originally. He is very willing to answer any questions you might have. You can PM him.
http://www.powersellersunite.com/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1738
I am suprised he hasn't postedin this thread yet. Anyway, some of the features look awesome and its ALL FREE, from what I understand. They make their money on the insurance and advertisements they run on their site. |
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kw101966
Joined: 04 Mar 2005
Posts: 495
Location: North Carolina
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| Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: Does anyone use AUCTIVA? |
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| Well free is always good, what I am useing now is great but to use the advanced feature has a monthly fee, and the scrolling screen you spoke of caught my attention alosas I have been wanting to try that and couldnt find it to use... But I will deffinatly be check into this more thanx for the info. |
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toppix
Joined: 08 Dec 2005
Posts: 26
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Auctiva also offers a free listing scheduler and you can add as many photos to your listing as want, all for free. They will also add the supersize option to all of your pictures for free.
I am very pleased with Auctiva thus far. There have been a couple of bugs over the past few months (but nothing major). But you can't complain about the price!
Tyler
TopPix-Collectibles.com |
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toppix
Joined: 08 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't had any experience with their shipping insurance, but if you have any questions feel free to ask.
It seems like Auctiva is adding new features all of the time. Most recently, they have included picture protection which disables the right-click on pictures in your listings. Also, you have the option as to whether or not you want to have borders around your pictures. |
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Pipphoe
Joined: 14 Aug 2005
Posts: 1231
Location: Long Island, New York
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Does anyone use AUCTIVA? |
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| Auctiva looks so good, but I just answered my own question. It's only for eBay at present. Their help says that if there is enough demand they will develop compatibility for other sites in the future :roll: |
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envirobay
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
Posts: 624
Location: Boise, Id
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Does anyone use AUCTIVA? |
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| The store window feature is very cool. I configured mine last night and it is now showing up on all my listings. There is also an HTML area where you can copy/paste into your ad. That way you can have your store window scrolling at the top of your ad or at the bottom (default). I am going to put one on top and on bottom to get more attention. I am an attention hog! |
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