Not Feeling the Rushes

Just a thimble full of thought...

I have watched the 'generated' sales from Rushes and I don't feel them. I will say that I believe that one buyer might have panicked and picked up quite a bit of jewelry the day before one Jewelry Rush was scheduled to occur.

Maybe that's where the Rush comes into play... they rush to buy it before it sells during a time that the buyer won't be online to get a deal. If so... than the Bonanza team is one step ahead (as always)on the competition and that's a great thing.

Just thinking inside the box, while Bonanza thinks outside of it for us.

Happy Thanksgiving Bonanza!

Jury still out on Rushes, here!

Been slacking, just stopping in to wish all well, and have a powerful Christmas season!

More Great Press from Auctionbytes.com for Bonanzle

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As Per:
"Auctionbytes-NewsFlash, Number 2269 - April 20, 2010 - ISSN 1539-5065 | Next Story
Bonanzle Reports Growing Base as It Approaches 2-Year Milestone
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
April 20, 2010
Reading AuctionBytes: Bonanzle Reports Growing Base as It Approaches 2-Year Milestone

Online marketplace Bonanzle has continued to build its base of buyers and sellers, with membership growing 18% in just the past 6 weeks, standing now at 236,000 registered users. Popular with small online and eBay sellers, the site will turn two in June. Bonanzle receives 1.5 million unique visitors a month and has close to 20,000 active sellers responsible for a total of just under 3 million listings.

Bonanzle employs four people, including founder Bill Harding. That is, if you don't include the users. Spokesperson Mark Dorsey said the company receives tremendous support from the community, from reporting fake items to spreading the word about Bonanzle. Mr. Dorsey said that, based on the site's growth, the company would definitely be adding designers and programmers in the future.

In October, Bonanzle launched an API in beta that allows third-party developers to provide services and tools for buyers and sellers; it remains in development. The biggest priority for Bonanzle, according to Mr. Dorsey, is making sure buyers have a good experience and come back again to the site. Helping with that is a new order resolution center that allows buyers to open up cases with sellers with Bonanzle as facilitator.

Bonanzle calls itself, "Your destination for everything but the ordinary," and its goal is "to be the simplest marketplace online, with an upbeat community that makes buying and selling fun again." So not surprisingly, "electronics" is absent from the top categories, which include Clothing, Jewelry, Home & Garden, Collectibles, Health & Beauty, Crafts, Books and Toys & Hobbies. You'll find cool vintage electronics, Mr. Dorsey said, but you won't find hundreds of identical iPhone covers, in part because the site limits sellers to 10,000 listings.

Aside from a seller base that actively promotes the site, the company purchases Google ads on 10,000 keywords and is about to launch a display ad campaign on various content sites ("yet to be named," Mr. Dorsey said.)

Bonanzle has no plans to slowdown - the company said it is targeting traffic of 5 million unique visitors by the later part of next year."

Bonanzle Fun Exchange Information Sites Added

Easter is upon us and is the time of sharing a rebirth. As Bonanzle has grown and grown, many of us have expanded our connections across the internet. There are many more Bonanzle sellers and sellers after nearly two years of progress and it shows no signs of slowing down.

Way back when, I built a small info exchange site on Multiply that was just another up and coming social site
http://bonanzle.multiply.com/
and activity is growing there. It's a wonderful place to showcase your wares, ask questions away from the main site, and share happy moments.

Yesterday, I was also looking to produce a site where I could condense a variety of blogs into one main parent site but permit others to incorporate their own blogs/meeting sites as well. I think I have really found the ideal site. I have created a main site, placed a Bonanzler Buyers & Sellers group there
http://bobbi85710.ning.com/group/bonanzlebuyersandsellers?xg_source=activity
and working on filling in some other groups as well. I have added a Barter Banter Group for trading. Just another idea to work with your extra product or if you are looking for something in particular. Of course there will be a wide variety of groups eventually but that's more eyes on product and info than just remaining in the buying/selling niche of blogs. Please feel free to join either/or and have a Happy Easter!

Bunny Time at Bonanzle

Just the other day, I made mention of sprucing up your Bonanzle booth. I should have mentioned don't forget your Spring and Easter items. I have such an eclectic mix, I am always prepared. In the last few days I have sold several items including two semi-Easter crossover items:



A Set of Winter Designed Eggs and



A Bugs Bunny Postal Tie.

You still have time to gussy up your booth so March forth on March Fourth!

Have a Wonderful Valentine's Day

Just good wishes, plus I really like my banner this month... I guess I better get busy on the March one. I know everyone says it's crazy but I really like to change my booth banner once a month. Anyway have a great and warm Valentine's Day!

Well Happy New Year Bonanzlers

As the New Year opens, it's been a busy month for me. Today I took care of a customer's need to view a product further by emailing her the additional photo above. She contacted me via phone from California. She is a grandmother who was helping her grandson on a purchase. Once they connect later, we will see how it goes.

At the same time, I received a recommendation from another seller/buyer today. I don't mix around too much in forums or special events to connect with everyone but they stated that they had watched me for a year. I immediately sent them a Bonanzle email and thanked them. They said that they just had to say something. Wow that rocks! You just never know what your day will bring in the Bonanzle world. This July will be my 2nd anniversary on Bonanzle and 2nd year of freedom from eGreed! Success is a wonderful thing!

eBay Dons Hoosier Political Hat? Glad I Have Bonanzle!!!

I guess Meg's aspirations are making the grade for eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280432641425

It is a worthy cause in more ways than one.


My favorite part is in the description: "...*Winning bid will receive a copy of the constitution with an amendment written in sharpie marker justifying how votes can now be bought out with taxpayer dollars (ie, Senator Landrieu from Louisiana) or with corporate board memberships (ie, Susan Bayh - board member of 6 corporate boards, earning more than $1 MILLION a year).

Call Senator Bayh now at 202-224-5623 with your questions about how he will be / has been bid out by President Obama at his December 2, 2009 White House meeting.

LIKE MUCH OF OUR ECONOMY - INTERNATIONAL BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
(PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE PREFERRED US CUSTOMER/DEBT OWNER - ie, CHINA)

**Indiana Senator Evan Bayh's vote isn't seriously up for bidding on ebay, but it might as well be!

***50% of this sale's proceeds will go to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital - Carmel, Indiana - http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f2bfab46cb118010VgnVCM1000000e2015acRCRD

This sale is being held by Derek Trovillion, a supporter of Marlin Stutzman for US Senate, as he runs against Senator Evan Bayh, Washington Millionaire (up for reelection/firing in November 2010).

Visit http://www.GoMarlin.com for more details about this conservative, Republican candidate.
(Someone who is a deficit hawk even on non-election years..."

I strongly support St. Jude's, I strongly support the defeat of Sen. Bayh, but I really support Bonanzle.

Second Merry Christmas at Bonanzle

Another Christmas and Bonanzle is still growing strong.




Just sold my Lefton Butcher miniature figure last night. He belongs to the LEFTON COLONIAL VILLAGE. It's wonderful to help someone else build their collection. It's going to be a Merry Christmas!

Unique Gifts this Christmas on Bonanzle

What a great idea! And savvy Bonanzle sellers know how to enlighten the masses looking for a novel Christmas gift or two, with no strings attached.

Take Susan Leak aka Renagade for the superior method of "Best Practices" on Bonanzle. Her article on Associated Content entitled "Make This Christmas One of Unique Gifts" showcases an assembly of diversified sellers. She also set up the article in the community way, with one click on a highlighted product link, you are immediately perusing a Bonanzle booth.

Now Susan and I have never met face to face but I feel that we know each other well enough, so that I can say........... She's one of the best in the business, she's structured, knowledgeable, fair, caring, and sharing of both her time and energy. Stop by any of her sites, to learn about what's hot or up and coming in the music world. Or maybe you need to know how to care for those "antique" 33 albums, she knows all about that too!

Thanks Ren for all you do!

My Last Bonanza on Bonanzle for 2009

I am holding my last Bonanza on Bonanzle this year. I won't have another until after the first of January. I am sure time that slots are going to fill up like crazy over the next several weeks and clearly I would love to shop too. I have already started with one order today. I am not waiting for Black Friday, nor do I want to deal with any crowds.

Like a bad penny, you never know where I will show up, but one guarantee..... I'll be on Bonanzle.

A Bonanzle Seller Best Practice

I have been waiting for quite some time and I finally saw it happen on Bonannzle. Sellers who offer the same line of product on a regular basis have an added tool at their disposal for their Bonanzas. I am not speaking of the "reminder" button that buyers will hit, I am talking about the personal touch.

Click on the image for Gems of Nirvana's Main Site

Bonanzle site link: Gems of Nirvana made me smile today with a "Best Practice" personal message invite to their Bonanza scheduled later today.

Grassroots growth and innovation abounds among the community with new tips on managing your own business. Thanks Gems of Nirvana. Please stop by their booth today and see what is going right in business and take advantage of their Bonanza with a discount of 15%.

Also posted on:
Bobbi85710's Mouth in the South Baby Boomer Banter

Bonanzle Holidays Are Fast Approaching

As the holidays are fast approaching I am adding more items daily to my Bonanzle Booth. I have also learned that I need to try to condense all my diverse blogs and sites. Eventually I will categorize and hit all the areas that I prioritize on my new Blog on Wordpress. It's terribly busy jumping from Bonanzle to Facebook to Twitter to The 912 Project Fan Site then to StumbleUpon, Yahoo Buzz, Bebo and so many more - but I am going to work a schedule. I am going to use the Wordpress site to hit all the categories then send them to the correct blog/site.

So to all the Bonanzlers get busy sprucing up your booth and get ready for business. It's started and it's only going to get busier.

Article via Auctionbytes on Bonanzle Today

http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abn/y09/m08/i31/s03

More Great News and Surprises on the way! Auctionbytes has a few words to say!



Bye August, going to pop up my September Banner today!

Well It Has Been Awhile... My 1st Year Anniversary Has Come & Gone

There's a "Point" I'd like to make. I don't get here as often as I should, but I never forget a treasure or a pleasure. Those who know me, know that I have been oh so busy with so many endeavors but I try to make the rounds periodically on all my activities. Just to update........ I passed all medical tests with flying colors, so I am one of the lucky ones!

Second, I have been interacting with many political - up and coming - movers and shakers. It has been very enlightening. I do not envy them one iota.

Lastly my Bonanzle booth has been keeping me hopping. Whether it has been a local direct sale and lead or my booth alone, I am still one happy camper.


Booth Item Stats
Local items removed for sale do not show but:
Currently for sale: 545 items
Sold since booth opened: 129 items


Thanks Bill & Mark

Anniversary on Bonanzle in 4 Days = 1 Happy Year

Now I don't say it as often as I should, but I think of Mark & Bill every time I sign onto Bonanzle. Whether I receive a message, a sale, or just changing my monthly banner, I give thanks for the best alternative platform selling site since Gold's Auction. That site too, way back when in the wee beginning of e-commerce, gave the Monster a run for its money.

Believe it or not, some early sites caved and were absorbed by the eBorg. They didn't have the passion, the pleasure, and the patience to allow their seed to grow and bloom as Bonanzle has. I admire the technique and simplicity of the site, and the magnificent changes (all too often copied by small fry guys or even hamburglers???)...



...and upgrades that have done so much to compliment the selling and buying experience.

All I can say is that it's been a great year and my hope is for many more years to come.

Bonanzle - Opportunity Selling

5 Days from now, will be my 1 year anniversary of cutting the ties that bound by eBay and Paypal.

14 Days from now, will be my 1 year anniversary when I bravely visited a Beta site called Bonanzle and signed on. It was in the works, needed a bit of tweaking, and a few extra attributes and it was rocking. Just 3 weeks after adding some items, I believe 25 items or so, I sold my first item locally and it was a pickup, not a ship out. That was scary and cool at the same time.

It's been a rocking year in more ways than one. I always love picking a winner! Many things have changed or upgraded but what was true then, is true today. A seller on Bonanzle is in control of their own business with the blessings of the owners and administrators. Thank you Bill and Mark for creating such a successful site and taking a chance with so many sellers.

Back to My Bonanzle - I Have Been Slacking

Getting back to work on Bonanzle. I have been slacking terribly. I will pop up a few new items here and there into my booth, usually after a sale or two. And I have been involved with so many events lately (excuses, excuses, I know). However, it's just over a month away from my 1 year anniversary with Bonanzle, and I want to really increase my item count. I have been quite pleased at the performance/sales and have planned for my next Bonanza on my Bonanzle anniversary date. Will Blog more details as the date nears.

Some key Bonanzle Current Stats:
# Your booth last sent items to Google Base on 06/10/09. Nice!
# Your booth has 509 items for sale.
# This site currently has 65921 users.
# 2,028,399 items found for Anything
# Has a booth..15516 total

My Fetish - necklace - I will be adding sometime today. lol

Bonanzle Bonanza & BonanzleUpMobile

Over the next few days, there are Bonanzle events near & dear to me. First I will be conducting my delayed monthly Bonanza, Saturday afternoon with a 33% discount.

Then Monday evening AuctionWally on Talkshoe will be conducting a live auction on the BonanzleUpMobile booth to benefit St. Judes. Don't miss it.

BonanzleUpMobile Live Auction Reminder 2 Weeks on Bonanzle

Just a reminder that the BonanzleUpMobile Live Auction will be coming up before you know it in two weeks. It will be held May 30th and if you haven't stopped by for the previews, here are the view counts so far:

Item View Counts

These stats do not include you looking at your own items.
Item View Count
Roseville Pink Planter Vessel with Mark 1210-95 95
Bonanzle Booth Consultation, Learn to Sell on Bonanzle 89
Swarovski Blue Sapphire 925 Sterling Silver Ring Size 7 79
Pear Shape Smokey Quartz & Oval Rubillite Red Tourmaline 76
8 Ad Spots 30 seconds, on EbayandBeyond: Basics to Business 69
Power Packed Disney Princess and Prince Stuffed Doll Lot 64
HAND EMBROIDERED BABY QUILT OR WALL HANGING - GREEN 51
Grateful Dead Nicholas 14" Plush Bear & 3 Tie Dye T Shirts 44
Lot of 4 Chilean Miniature Drinking Vessels Vintage Silver? 44
2 Winchester Bone Handled Knife Sets 43
Gorgeous Lot of 4 Customized And Designed Shirts 43
Bonanzle Booth Banner 38
Child's Playroom or Bedroom Golf Theme Rug 27 x 80 Inches 38
Gold plated 24" long pressed Figaro chain necklace 5mm wide 34
Santa 10 inch Doll and Dogs Fabric Mache - New with Tag 33
Stretchable Bracelet Faux Turquoise Beads and Rhinestones 33
Customized Silver & Swarovski Crystal Bracelet 32
Annick Goutal Grand Amour 3.3 fl oz Spray 32
John Wayne Vintage Cowboy Shot - New Poster 24 x 36 29
Perfect Pampering Package of Pomegranate Products 28
Gold over Sterling Silver Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 25
Mixed Lot - Rubber Stamps, Hannah Montana, & Frame 22
Canon Pixma MP240 All-in One Photo Printer 22
Handmade Rag Quilt Tote, One of A Kind 16
Speciality Pair of Coca Cola Country Inspired Beanie Babies 12
Two Beautiful Handcrafted Folk Art Shorebirds Carved by Ne 6
Stuffed Easter Duck Fluff & Ready to Pack Away for Next Eas 5
Eight 5 x 7 Unframed Inspirational Floral Themed Prints 2

I have co-joined the items on Tweba for 1 week today and will renew the counts again next Friday all in time for Saturday May the 30th Live Auction. I'll be also popping one or two items daily now on Twitter until just a few days before. Then all will go up for 3 days straight as well as various blogs and ad notices. As soon as AuctionWally & Phaedra specify the times, that will be noted on the auctions as well.

Preview items here: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/BonanzleUpMobile