Security Blanket
Monday, April 4th, 2011 |
 NEW Personalized Minky Baby Security Blanket Lovey $15.99 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 3m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Boutique HM Minky Baby Bib and burp set and ruffle security blanket in Zebra $25.00 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 8m Buy It Now for only: $28.00 |
 LOVEY RIBBON MINI SECURITY BLANKET BLANKIE BURPIE $4.99 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 54m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 LOVEY RIBBON MINI SECURITY BLANKET BLANKIE BURPIE $4.99 Time Remaining: 14h 9m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 LOVEY RIBBON MINI SECURITY BLANKET BLANKIE BURPIE $4.99 Time Remaining: 14h 8m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 LOVEY RIBBON MINI SECURITY BLANKET BLANKIE BURPIE $4.99 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 44m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 LOVEY RIBBON MINI SECURITY BLANKET BLANKIE BURPIE $4.99 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 45m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Eden Cow Over the Moon Security Blanket Pacifier Holder $18.95 Time Remaining: 23d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 Classic Pooh baby boy rag quilt security blanket $17.00 Time Remaining: 19d 20h 43m Buy It Now for only: $17.00 |
 Classic Pooh baby girl rag quilt security blanket $17.00 Time Remaining: 19d 20h 47m Buy It Now for only: $17.00 |
 BABY HANDMADE LADYBUG SECURITY RIBBON BLANKET $6.50 Time Remaining: 10d 21h 6m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 BABY HANDMADE SNOWMEN SECURITY RIBBON BLANKET $6.50 Time Remaining: 10d 18h 34m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 Baby Security Play Blanket Burp Cloth Changing Mat $4.49 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 34m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 HANDMADE BABY MINI FLEECE SECURITY BLANKET GREEN CAMO $6.65 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 15m Buy It Now for only: $6.65 |
 Munchkin Teething Baby Security Blanket with Pacifier attachment zebra $24.81 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 42m Buy It Now for only: $24.81 |
 Lot 2 Bon Bebe Baby Burp Cloth or Security Blanket Lovey White Green Yellow NWT $6.99 Time Remaining: 10d 15h 23m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 MVP Bear Wubbanub Soothie + Lovey Security Blanket $29.99 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 32m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Baby Girl Think Pink Plush Burp Cloth or Security Blanket Lovey by Loved Baby $13.99 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 4m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Friendly Pacifier Plush animals with security blanket $17.95 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 8m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 |
 SWEET LITTLE BABIES Baby Security Burp Blanket $8.95 Time Remaining: 7d 9h 45m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 |
 Baby Security Play Blankets Burp Cloths 1 PAIR $8.09 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 14m Buy It Now for only: $8.09 |
 Baby Security Play Blankets Burp Cloths 1 PAIR $8.09 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 15m Buy It Now for only: $8.09 |
 USA CAMMY Baby Security Burp Blanket $8.95 Time Remaining: 7d 13h 43m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 |
 Baby Security Play Blankets Burp Cloths 1 PAIR $8.09 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 15m Buy It Now for only: $8.09 |
 LADYBUGS Baby Security Play Blanket Burp Blanket $8.95 Time Remaining: 19d 11h 11m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 |
 New Carebears Minky Set Security Blanket Bib Burp $18.50 Time Remaining: 15d 23h 39m Buy It Now for only: $18.50 |
Security Blanket
Ebay Riches: Security Blanket or Shroud?
Whether you feel that eBay is a benevolent gentle giant helping the world connect or an evil Goliath you can’t deny that it’s one of the most influential websites ever created. The sheer volume of traffic on eBay makes it very easy for "the little guy" to start quickly without worrying about web traffic, page rankings ,seo etc. Come on, even Optimus Prime uses eBay to find 'it', so the ability to attract the masses is undeniable. Unfortunately, this ready made traffic has lulled many merchants into a false sense of security.
The promise of fast and easy riches is hard for most to resist and for those who really put forth the effort and realized a decent second income, eBay can be harder to quit than heroin.
So what happens if you’re making your living on eBay and they freeze your account? What are you supposed to do? Do you have another stream of income in place? Even a short seemingly harmless 3-day restriction can place a real dent in your pockets and snowball into decreased DSR ratings, longer and more severe restrictions and an eventual suspension. Too many eBay sellers are relying on eBay as their sole bread and butter and getting toasted.
Think you’re immune because you have a good record? Have a look around the internet forums and blogs and you will read hundreds upon hundreds of horror stories concerning eBay/Paypal banned, frozen or restricted accounts. Of course, not every ex-ebayer crying foul is innocent (we all know that jails are just brimming with innocent people, right?) and some really deserve to have their accounts banned. But sadly, under the banner of online safety, eBay has made a practice of throwing the baby out with the bathwater and there are many lost incomes as a result.
Some people leave eBay of their own volition. eBay has been known to change the rules of its game at a whim. (But I suppose if you own the playing field, the balls and the bats you can make whatever rules you want) and this year has seen the most drastic changes in a long time. Ever since long time CEO Meg Whitman stepped down earlier this year it has been a madhouse. The sweeping changes that were supposed to create a better shopping environment have left a bad taste and whether these changes were truly in the name of online safety or a ruse to thin the herd we will never know for sure.
Yet business owners must adapt to survive and some sellers end up staying with eBay like an abusive boyfriend or a bad job because they haven't an exit plan or other revenue streams in place and they've come to depend on the money. If you're feeling trapped in your own business something has gone really wrong. I have learned to respect the old adage “Never put all your eggs in one basket”. So whether you’ve been worked over by an unscrupulous seller/buyer, tired of playing Feedback Rambo or just want to diversify your online sales you have options if you’re willing to work. eBay’s very own practices have created a niche market for eBay alternative auctions sites and business is booming.
Ecrater.com is my favorite among eBay alternative sites. They’re fixed price only and don’t give you those digital download hassles that eBay does. So if you’re an e-book peddler like me this is great news. There’s good product variety and their one page TOS is a breath of fresh air. Oh yeah, they’re free.
Another site is ebid.net, if you really like eBay’s format and features and are looking to expand your customer base ebid.net is a good choice. You will find many of the same features as with eBay minus the listing fees. They’re also one of the longest running eBay alternatives so their traffic is pretty good.
You can also try bonanzle.com, which reminds me eBay early days but classier. Kind of like an upscale flea market. You’re encouraged to wheel and deal and there are lots of nice items. Bonanzle.com is also a good choice if you’re still selling on eBay and want to expand your customer base because they allow the option to import your eBay feedback rating. Which gives you a leg up in the customer confidence area.
Those are three of the sites I really liked this week but there are lots of them. Just Google ‘online auctions’ and decide which sites would be a good fit for what you’re selling. Since most eBay alternative sites offer free or near free listings you won’t lose anything by giving them a try and you just may find another outlet for your product. eBay still reigns supreme when it comes to traffic volume and brand recognition but I advise that you don’t let that security blanket become a shroud.
Get out there and explore. Don’t let one entity control your livelihood. Visit ebayrejected.com for more ways to diversify your income.
About the Author
Mark Wallace and his wife Maria had been ebay powersellers for over
4 years until the bricks came tumbling down in the form of the dreaded
Suspension email. After weeks of unsuccessful pleading with
eBay and months of trial, error and bologna sandwiches they finally found a way to recover from eBay multiply their incomes and live free from the fear of a negative feedback destroying their income. ebayrejected.com
Is it wierd for a dog to have a security blanket?
My dog has a blanket that it can't live without. She will sit for an hour sometimes embracing the blanket (not laying on it, embracing it). Its like a child with a binky! She drags the blanket everywhere she goes. She is two years old now and shows no signs of letting up.
i am glad you asked this ?? i have a 2 year old weimaraner and she dont have a certain blanket but any one of the three in their houses (crates) she will pull them out and put it in her mouth and hold it and kinda bite down or suck on it i thought this was weird i thought maybe her tooth was hurting
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