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eBay drop-off store franchises are places where people can take anything that they want to sell. These stores will do all the work for you and simply take a percentage of the selling price. They are extremely hot right now because they are fairly new and offer such a great service. For people wanting to get rid of something laying around the house and make a little money in the process these stores are the place to go.
From photographing the item to shipping it to the highest bidder, these stores can take the hassle out of selling on eBay. All the customer must do is provide the merchandise to be sold. The drop-off stores receive a percentage for every sale they make on eBay. There are different variations of these franchises but they revolve around the same premise.
eBay auction franchises use computer software specifically developed for placing items up for auction on eBay. Each franchise uses their own software but they all function in roughly akin fashion. The concept is to use the eBay name to draw in business and capitalize on belongings that people want to sell but don't have the time or resources to peddle themselves. Stores that can auction items quickly and easily will be very popular among people who do not have the time or the expertise to sell on their own.
Below is a list of eBay auction drop-off franchises that may be available in your area:
iSold It eBay store franchise - These stores are beginning to gain in popularity and can be found in most major cities. As of 2006 there are over 900 stores in the US. They accept items from charities, businesses that need to move surplus items, people who have extra items in their garage or attic, or from franchise owners. iSold owns its software that is used to run the entire business from managing inventory to collecting funds. They offer their franchisees assistance with site selection, store contents, marketing and operations support
among other things. For more information check out the iSold It website.
Quikdrop Franchise – Quickdrop stores operate under the same principle of handling all the work necessary to sell for you on eBay. They will take pictures, write the description, handle the auction duties such as answering questions and ship the item once sold. They claim their "Quickflow" software sets them apart from the competition along with low startup costs and flat-rate royalty fees. Additional information can be found on the QuickDrop franchise website.
Online Outpost Franchise – The Online Outpost lays claim to being an SBA-approved eBay retailer. They offer bolt-on franchises along with stand-alone franchises. The bolt-on is simply an add-on to a current business, while the stand-alone is completely an Online Outpost store. You can see examples of both at the Online Outpost website.
Auction It TODAY on eBay franchise – Offers many of the same amenities as the other franchises. Site selection, store design, training, software, marketing and ongoing support are just a sample of the services they offer to franchisees. To set themselves apart they offer competitive franchise fees.
Whether you want to sell an item at one of these stores or if you want to open your own ebay auction franchise, they are becoming more popular all over the world. Advantages to these types of
businesses often include low initial investment, low-cost overhead and low number of employees. To go along with that most of them do not require prior knowledge of selling on eBay.
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