10-22-2005, 01:23 PM
I ran across a press release for a new site. 
I'm used to seeing small sites open and issue a press release proclaiming themselves to be challengers to eBay, but I think this site set a new record for number of large auction sites/etailers that its opening will cause to quake in their boots. 
press release: http://www.pressreleasenetwork.com/newsr...ws_id=1492
Now that I'm done making fun of the press release title , the site itself is a music/movies/games trading site. Its actually well done and the site could carve a successful little niche for itself. That said, I won't be selling there because it appears to be a site for trading not generating revenues. Sellers earn points to use towards other items on the site, not actual dollars, when they sell an item.
from their why join page:
I'm used to seeing small sites open and issue a press release proclaiming themselves to be challengers to eBay, but I think this site set a new record for number of large auction sites/etailers that its opening will cause to quake in their boots. Quote:BarterBee Takes On Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, eBay and Blockbuster!
press release: http://www.pressreleasenetwork.com/newsr...ws_id=1492
Now that I'm done making fun of the press release title
, the site itself is a music/movies/games trading site. Its actually well done and the site could carve a successful little niche for itself. That said, I won't be selling there because it appears to be a site for trading not generating revenues. Sellers earn points to use towards other items on the site, not actual dollars, when they sell an item. from their why join page:
Quote:BarterBee.com is the cheapest way to buy movies, music, and games; and the best value for selling your pre-owned items.
It's the Cheapest!
* Cheaper than Amazon, eBay, iTunes, GameStop, ...
* Get any item for $1 plus the required points.
* You don't pay shipping or insurance for the items you get.
* Free, hassle free returns.
* No membership fees of any kind!
It's the Best Value!
* More value than eBay, BlockBuster, GameStop, Yahoo...
* Get the most for your pre-owned media by selling it for points and using these to get other items.
* Free to list. No listing fees!
* Trade across categories: trade-in a video games for movies or music...
* Using the BarterBee.com mailers you items are insured against loss or damage for free.
* Most items can be shipped for less than a $1.
* No membership fees of any kind!
It's Easy!
* List your items easily - automatic listings based UPC code and title.
* We provide the artwork and content automatically - no need to upload photos or write product descriptions.
* Easy to find what you want with intuitive, cross listed, items.
It's Safe!
* Use BarterBee.com envelopes to automatically insure your mailings against loss or damage
* Do business with who you want. See each member's trading history, reliability and location.
* With BarterBee.com points you never have to directly give or receive money from another member.
* Use BarterBee.com's anonymous email system to communicate with other members