Comments on: How We Stopped Short Of Becoming Lazy Pieces Of Crap

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:50:31 +0000

I did a Google search on leaving eBay to what alternatives, and you popped up, I really enjoyed this post. It is so true, being to lazy to quit a 60 hour week job, to me the point is, it is hard to break through your normal daily routine an take action toward something better, in My own case, I have been fortunate to carve out a niche on eBay selling vintage vinyl records for the last 2 years, My living expenses are such that I didn’t have to make a killing, but I have done far better than I thought I would, Good service goes along way, as well as friendly communication with your buyers, but just in the 2 years, eBay has done things things that have really demoralized me personally, especially the new June 2012 top rated sellers standard, which almost no small seller can comply with, even large one’s are just forfeiting their 20% TRS discounts. the 1 day shipping rule is the big one for me, since I have 4 kids and a wife, who has a full time job, and I am only one man, taking care of a 2 year old during the day and trying to stay on top of things business wise, eBay’s new fee calculations factoring in shipping charges and this new loss of my 20% fee discount, has certainly made me consider alternatives to eBay, They also changed the picture style on eBay to a clunky new style that has shrunk my large photos. it’s just one thing after another, in just 2 short years with ebay, They have forced a 100% positive feedback seller with literally 5 star DSR ratings, and just about run me out of there, I Know I am not the only one, I just need the motivation to push to the next level with my own business, without having eBay breathing down my neck with their constant changes and money stealing fees.

By: Shaun Rosenberg

Shaun Rosenberg — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:42:12 +0000

Interesting story. Sometimes we need that extra “kick in the butt” to get us to start making life better for ourselves. I hope to have kids one day and I would like to know that they are in a financially secure household and I would like to be able to teach them how to get by in life and find their own path.

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By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:41:11 +0000

thanks for everything this its a start for me

By: Business Courses

Business Courses — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:00:31 +0000

Running a business can indeed be a lot more satisfying can climbing up the corporate ladder one level at a time. Business gives the flexibility to move more and let’s creativity flow. Your post will inspire a lot of people to pursue entrepreneurship, good job!

By: Dustin

Dustin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:42:56 +0000

Hi, you said that there are a lot of good resources for starting an online business. What are some that you would recommend? I would definitely appreciate it!!

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By: Marbey

Marbey — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:27:21 +0000

Inspired. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:55:19 +0000

Sorry to bother you again Steve. But I would also like to know if I need or have to register with D&B? http://www.dnb.com I have heard that a business needs to register with them as well.
Thank you, Brandy

By: Brandy

Brandy — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:21:12 +0000

Great information here! I was surprised at all the things that have to be done to start an online business. I thought I could make a website, sell products and be done with it. Boy was I wrong!! I’m glad that I had not started the process before reading the information here!! Thank you Steve for putting all of this together. I am sure that you have saved a lot of people a lot of time and effort.
I do wonder tho, do all of the rules and regulations apply if you are an affilate or if I wanted to do something like http://www.storeb2b.com/ ?
Again, thank you for your time and effort!