Wagglepop 2: Deja Vu as Auction Site That Left Sellers Stranded Reopens

[bargainbloodhound]

For Existing  SmartSell Pro Subscribers

Unlimited additional* subscriptions allowable - open as many as you would like - all free for one full year from date of subscription

Additional subscriptions are free but existing subscriptions aren't.  The 53 remaining faithful will be the only ones paying $29.95 monthly this year.  Making the faithful pay more than everyone else is a nice way to reward them for their loyalty.  tolensmiley:

None of the announced changes are related to improving the WP buyer experience

Sell-through (and buyers) really is an irrelevant and illogical consideration (for an auction site owner) when sellers pay you a flat rate monthly fee and have an unquenchable thirst for Kool-Aid.

all that wonderful customization that Ewaey 2 and World Auctions both had almost identically at very little cost.

World Auctions did its "customizations" for free...ultimately however those free customizations cost it dearly after eBay filed a 13 count trademark infringement lawsuit against it.  ;D

[mandy]

The 53 remaining faithful will be the only ones paying $29.95 monthly this year.

The sellers with 2 stores will need to keep both stores open in order to qualify for "Unlimited additional* subscriptions"

2. If you have 2 SmartSell accounts, those accounts will need to remains open to qualify for free additional subscriptions. Billing will continue at 2 x $29.95 as is normal.

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World Auctions did its "customizations" for free...ultimately however those free customizations cost it dearly after eBay filed a 13 count trademark infringement lawsuit against it

1. Federal Trademark Infringement
2. Federal Trade Dress Infringement
3. Federal False Designation of Origin
4. Common Law Trademark Infringement
5. Trademark Dilution in Violation of California law
6.  Federal Copyright Infringement
7. Violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
8. Violation of the Computer Crime Act
9. Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations
10. Intentional interference with Prospective Economic Advantage
11. Unfair Competition
12. Common Law Unfair Competition
13. Breach of Contract.

http://copywrite.org/2006/09/14/ebay-inc...ani-et-al/

[Alskling]

From BB

I understand the need to include non-sellers on the boards, however, I also think it may be nice to have one section of the boards where sellers can talk freely without non-sellers "present". Just a thought....

"Non-sellers"? Where?

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WPCC2

1. We will not require new merchants have an existing selling solution or venue in place to qualify for the one-year free trial.

Oh really? Doesn't your "announcement" say ---

One-Year Free Trial Subscription to SmartSell Enterprise
A $359.40 Value!

Details
Available to members or new members that sell online elsewhere at a venue or using a standalone solution (see example venues and solutions list below) and do not currently have or have not ever had previously a SmartSell Pro or SmartSell Enterprise subscription.

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WPCC2 on checkout:

Regarding Wagglepop Checkout, if it was a boat, she'd be taking on water at a furious rate while simultaneously being on fire and full of locusts. Without any budget to complete it, we have no options other than "trial and error" and learning as we go. I am confident we will eventually complete it, but there is no firm timeline I can relate at this time. It is "close", but that last step is a big one.

Translation: "What part of WE DON'T GIVE A RAT'S ASS ABOUT BUYERS don't you understand?"

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Edit: AND, you'll never guess who's spamming the forums at PSU Again !

From Power Nimrod:

I would highly recommend taking a look at Wagglepop. I have sold there since July of 2006. Recently, I have preferred using their fixed price format rather than their auction format due to the site's small size. However, they just announced a promotion that new sellers will be able to open an unlimited number of stores and sell free for one full year (normally costs $29.95/month). I would expect this to be the beginning of serious growth for the site which should breathe new life into the auction format and attract a lot more sellers from FeeBay.

http://www.powersellersunite.com/viewtopic.php?t=24400&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0

[sneakymagenta]

2 takers so far for WP's free store offer.  Store count 55.

Meet WP's newest store: Hotlinked Photos R Us

Code:

    http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/31M47E9AWDL._AA280_.jpg
http://i17.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/be/1a/4d81_1.JPG
http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/wii-remote-features.jpg
http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/wiihand.jpg
http://media.ign.com/thumb/166/1669825/wii-sports-20060914081415183_thumb.jpg
http://media.ign.com/thumb/166/1669828/wii-sports-20060914081417792_thumb.jpg

...and 50 more hotlinked images

[Alskling]

[quote author=sneakymagenta link=topic=3775.msg73720#msg73720 date=1230923629]
2 takers so far for WP's free store offer.  Store count 55.

Meet WP's newest store: Hotlinked Photos R Us

Code:

    http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/31M47E9AWDL._AA280_.jpg
http://i17.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/be/1a/4d81_1.JPG
http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/wii-remote-features.jpg
http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/wiihand.jpg
http://media.ign.com/thumb/166/1669825/wii-sports-20060914081415183_thumb.jpg
http://media.ign.com/thumb/166/1669828/wii-sports-20060914081417792_thumb.jpg

...and 50 more hotlinked images

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And from our favorite Koolaid-drinker:

I don't feel the least bit bad about paying while others get a free ride because their presence on the site is good for me too.

[regic]

you'll never guess who's spamming the forums at PSU Again !

Wagglepop 1's first cheerleader DeepRiverMan, now posting as trackerklm  tolensmiley:

wagglepop now with being free... and a very good buyer friendly site for buyers to BROWSE is the best out there for that... this is another one to look at closely ...wagglepop could be the winner with the BEST buyer friendly site to browse if they do the rest good..

[mandy]

2 takers so far for WP's free store offer.  Store count 55.

The stampede to open new stores was short lived.  54 stores.

[Alskling]

[quote author=mandy link=topic=3775.msg73725#msg73725 date=1230971992]

2 takers so far for WP's free store offer.  Store count 55.

The stampede to open new stores was short lived.  54 stores.
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Anybody know how the "Hotlinked Photos R Us", the newest WP store, circumvent this new store requirement, with only TWO (identical) items listed?

* Stores require minimum of 10 active items in any format

[sneakymagenta]

you'll never guess who's spamming the forums at PSU Again !

Hi PSU,

I was just taking a look at the new Wagglepop Blogs thing that I think just made it's debut two days ago, and I have to say, this looks really cool. I haven't started a blog on there yet myself. Blogging does not come naturally for me, and will have to wait for when I have more time to spare and a lot less 'life chaos'. But, several bloggers there are already off to a great start!

If you haven't seen Wagglepop lately, check this out:

http://wagglepop.com/blogs/

The moronic drivel that is being pumped into search results by the WP Blogs' RSS feeds is a reason for buyers NOT to visit WP.

How to achieve a longer burning candle

How to pop popcorn

I love fruits and nuts! Do you?

Would this article entice you to click through to WP to do some shopping:

A New Blog

This is SO EXCITING! Wagglepop has it’s own blog section now. This is SUPER cool! Can’t wait to get it started!

Hey Raytard,

question 1: why didn't you post the free stores promotion announcement on the RSS enabled WP blog so it would show up in blog searches instead of putting it on the non-RSS enabled WP forum?

question 2: why isn't the searchboxless phpBB WP forum RSS enabled? Couldn't the "engineering team" figure out how to install one of the available free RSS mods?

[Alskling]

The moronic drivel that is being pumped into search results by the WP Blogs' RSS feeds is a reason for buyers NOT to visit WP.

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How to achieve a longer burning candle
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How to pop popcorn
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I love fruits and nuts! Do you?

Hey, Poopers, here's some more great blog ideas:

1) The fine art of cutting coupons and magazine ads.

2) Gourmet Koolaid mixing.

3) Homeopathic treatments for "delete finger syndrome."

4) Fortune telling through bath tub rings.

5) Invoicing a buyer in 20 easy steps.

6) Raking leaves for fun and profit.

7) Knitting sweaters with belly button lint.

8) Advanced techniques in whining on forums to solicit pity purchases.

9) Impress the gals at the hog-calling contest with cheap designer knock-offs.

10) Mastering the "can-do" attitude by recyling cans and filling them with do-do.

11) How to boil water.

12) The importance of reaching high ground during a sunami.

13) "Zen and Dust Bunnies": the book.

14) Better than the Shamwow: The Shambowwowwow, made from genuine German shepard dog tonque -- to "lick" the biggest spills