For Immediate
Release
Contact: Andrew Turner
866.626.4661 – ext. 1018
eBay alternative
celebrates second year online
www.listityourselfauctions.com provides Internet
marketplace for collectibles commerce
Kansas City, Kansas (January 19,
2009) – Manion’s International Auction House CEO
“Manion’s
International Auction House has provided collectibles consignment services
since 1970, and online since 1995,” said Tucker. “In January of 2007, we
launched our eBay style ‘List it Yourself” auction;
the beginning of 2009 marks our second successful year.”
Basic listings are FREE with Manion’s List it Yourself, and the
company charges a flat 5% final value fee after an item sells. In two years,
the List it Yourself online auction alternative has
1400 registered users, well over $200,000 in sales, and thousands of current
listings.
“We realize this is pocket change
to eBay and other mammoth operations,” said Tucker. “But Manion’s
List it Yourself is a brand new service dedicated
exclusively to collectibles – no consumer goods are allowed.”
With the ever-growing fees,
regulations, and unfair restrictions imposed by eBay, many online buyers and
sellers of collectibles are looking for an alternative to the popular online
auction service. Recently, Manion’s hired a full-time
auction administrator to oversee the List it Yourself
auction service.
Melinda Walters has been buying
and selling on eBay since 1999, earning the esteemed “Power-Seller”
designation. While she appreciates the service eBay provides, she recognizes
the need for a different option.
“Many online auction companies
seem to be moving away from collectibles, embracing a ‘big box’ mentality,”
said Walters. “Manion’s List it Yourself Auction
remains dedicated to collectibles, with an emphasis on historical items.”
In addition to their focus on
collectibles, Manion’s List it Yourself
provides personal support in a timely manner.
“Our smaller size affords us
benefits the big boys can’t provide,” said Walters. “I approve all sellers on
the site, and answer questions and comments personally. If you need assistance
with our online auction service, I am here to help.”
For more information about Manion’s
List it Yourself auction service: call Melinda Walters
at 866.626.4661 – ext.1006, e-mail mawalters@manions.com, or visit
www.listityourselfauctions.com.
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