05-04-2008, 07:51 AM
Randy Smythe broke the news first of the reduced listing fees eBay is charging Buy.com as part of a deal the two companies reached:
full article: http://rksmythe.blogspot.com/2008/05/eba...ew-in.html
From eBay's corporate blog
The odds that other multichannel megaretailers will receive similar deals is a strong possibility. Whether the small businesses that historically have filled the ranks of eBay's top sellers (i.e. PeSA, IMA members) will receive similar deals is up in the air.
full article: http://ebayinkblog.com/2008/05/03/ebay-p...th-buycom/
An appropriate headline from StartUpNation:
full article: http://www.startupnation.com/blogs/index...he-finger/
Quote:eBay's "Level playing field" has a "bump" in it and it's called Buy.com
If you ever wanted a preview of the "New eBay," I've got a treat for you, it will look a lot like Buy.com's eBay store. You will be surprised to see 150,000 3-day Fixed Price listings. Yes, that is correctâ150,000 FP listings, in categories like Books, Music, DVD, and Computers...
full article: http://rksmythe.blogspot.com/2008/05/eba...ew-in.html
From eBay's corporate blog
Quote:In a nutshell, yes, eBay has entered into a partnership with Buy.com that will see them move all of Buy.comâs new and in-season inventory onto their eBay store in the coming weeks. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed publicly but the messages Iâm hearing echo recent themes coming out of eBay presentations focusing on a better buyer experience and moving toward a more retail-like experience. eBay spokesperson, Usher Lieberman, provided Randy and I with the following:
 ÂeBay Spokesman Usher Lieberman Wrote: âeBay is aggressively using price as a lever to improve the value and selection on eBay.com. Consistent with our goals, we have entered into a partnership with Buy.com to bring their new-in-season merchandise onto eBay.com. We expect to learn a great deal from this partnership and we will build upon the results.â
The odds that other multichannel megaretailers will receive similar deals is a strong possibility. Whether the small businesses that historically have filled the ranks of eBay's top sellers (i.e. PeSA, IMA members) will receive similar deals is up in the air.
Quote:Iâve been informed that we are not, at this time, extending the âdealâ to top sellers and that any partnerships will be assessed on a one-off basis with hand picked partners. Personally, I think that top sellers that have put the sweat equity into helping make eBay what it is today - that have consistently provided excellent service for their customers - should be included for consideration when the time comes.
full article: http://ebayinkblog.com/2008/05/03/ebay-p...th-buycom/
An appropriate headline from StartUpNation:
Quote:eBay partners with Buy.com, gives large sellers the finger
full article: http://www.startupnation.com/blogs/index...he-finger/