Penny auctions on the online alternative auction sites
The current Penny Auctions on a variety of eBay alternative auction sites will end on Sundays and, as many run for 14 days, the auctions now often overlap, those with the shortest time left appear near the top of the lens, those with greater time to run are below. Visit the Pheebay forum to learn more about the promotion.
Everyone needs a bargain these days so, following a suggestion from Sunray at Pheebay.com, a number of the smaller alternative auction sites are getting together for a joint promotion which Pheebay and its members will publicise to the best of our ability.
It makes a great deal of sense for the smaller sites to link together, if a visitor can't find what they want on one site they will, hopefully, check out the other sites, everyone benefits.
Read Rainbowseeker's blog about the Penny Auctions promotion.
One penny auctions - the chance to pick up a bargain or get something for next to nothing - are happening on the smaller auction sites and details of current auctions (all are designed to finish on a Sunday) will be published here amongst other places.
Anyone wishing to join in this promotion who sells on one of the smaller alternative auction sites (in other words anywhere but eBay) and has products to list at 1 penny start prices (please pick an item worth IRO GBP7/$10) should go and read this thread at Pheebay.com and enter the details of their auction.
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Everyone needs a bargain these days so, following a suggestion from Sunray at Pheebay.com, a number of the smaller alternative auction sites are getting together for a joint promotion which Pheebay and its members will publicise to the best of our ability.
It makes a great deal of sense for the smaller sites to link together, if a visitor can't find what they want on one site they will, hopefully, check out the other sites, everyone benefits.
Read Rainbowseeker's blog about the Penny Auctions promotion.
One penny auctions - the chance to pick up a bargain or get something for next to nothing - are happening on the smaller auction sites and details of current auctions (all are designed to finish on a Sunday) will be published here amongst other places.
Anyone wishing to join in this promotion who sells on one of the smaller alternative auction sites (in other words anywhere but eBay) and has products to list at 1 penny start prices (please pick an item worth IRO GBP7/$10) should go and read this thread at Pheebay.com and enter the details of their auction.
Looking for advice on staying safe online? You might like to check out my Safe Shopping Online lens.
Mothers Day and Easter Bargains
Our Easter break from the Penny Auctions Pheebay.com promotion begins this week ...The sellers are stocking up their stores for Easter and we're taking a break from isting the promotional penny auctions.
But just to be different, Zolanta.com are continuing to list Penny Auction Bargains for you, see the details below.
Do remember, this is a genuine penny auction, it's free to bid on our Penny Auctions, no reserve price and a friendly personal service for you, the buyer.
If you are interested in joint promotion then come and join us in the General Auction Site Chat forum where we are discussing where the promotion will go after Easter..
Do you sell on an eBay alternative auction site? Do you want to improve your page views and sell through rates? Did you know that promoting collectively we can raise the profile of all the sites on which we sell? Come and join us and see how it works to your benefit and learn how to draw your auctions to the attention of a wider buying public by building links with others.
Tea for One
Zolanta 1p Auctions Tea for 0ne Teapot and Cup set
Auction ends 24th May
Zolanta 1p Auctions Tea for 0ne Teapot and Cup set..
Tea for One Teapot and Cup set.
1p Start - No Reserve.
Being auctioned on Zolanta.com by simpli-special
Zolanta 1p Auctions Tea for 0ne Teapot and Cup set..
Tea for One Teapot and Cup set.
1p Start - No Reserve.
Being auctioned on Zolanta.com by simpli-special
The Event
... organised in the Pheebay.com forums
This promotional event began on 26th October 2008 and ran weekly as a trial ending 30th November 2008. Auctions restarted on the 4th of January 2009 and are now suspended for Easter.
Rainbowseeker's blog - Digg - Dropjack - AuctionBugle - Digg Penny Auctions
Rainbowseeker's blog - Digg - Dropjack - AuctionBugle - Digg Penny Auctions
The 'rules' have evolved to be more flexible
... any seller on a small auction site can join in.
1) Item must have a realistic retail value of £7/$10+
2) Start Bid must be 1c or 1p
3) Only auctions (no fixed price or buy now option)
4) Duration to be 7, 10 or 14 days - but must end on a Sunday (list on a Thursday for 10days to have it end on a Sunday).
5) No "adult" type items
If we find it necessary to adjust these simple rules we will do so.
Pheebay will promote the auctions but, of course, we are happy for others to take a hand in promotion by blogging about the auctions and how to find them, remember, this will benefit the site on which you sell through increased traffic and - with attractive auctions - new members, try to get your site owner(s) involved in the promotion. If they get involved they'll get more free publicity out of it as well as others blog about their inclusion.
2) Start Bid must be 1c or 1p
3) Only auctions (no fixed price or buy now option)
4) Duration to be 7, 10 or 14 days - but must end on a Sunday (list on a Thursday for 10days to have it end on a Sunday).
5) No "adult" type items
If we find it necessary to adjust these simple rules we will do so.
Pheebay will promote the auctions but, of course, we are happy for others to take a hand in promotion by blogging about the auctions and how to find them, remember, this will benefit the site on which you sell through increased traffic and - with attractive auctions - new members, try to get your site owner(s) involved in the promotion. If they get involved they'll get more free publicity out of it as well as others blog about their inclusion.
A Call to Sellers on eBay Alternative Auction Sites
... to plan ahead
Following a consensus among the participating sellers in the Pheebay forums, it has been decided that the Penny Auctions Pheebay.com promotion will start in earnest on Sunday 4th January 2009.The initial period of five weeks during which we have run these penny start auctions across a range of eBay alternative auction sites, the feedback has been positive from the participating sellers. We are pleased with the increase in views and in items sold and many of the eBay alternative auction sites have enjoyed a boost to their membership.
As a participating seller myself, I have found an overall increase in traffic to my listings and, most satisfyingly, a number of sales to brand new customers on the site
After discussion in the General Auction Site Chat forum on Pheebay.com, the participating sellers have reached a decision to start this promotion in earnest on 4th January 2009. In the few days running up to that date I expect to put a number of Pheebay members' auctions into preview on my Penny Auctions Squidoo lens as they are announced.
I also hope to welcome new sites and sellers onto the list of participants. If you are interested then come and join us at Pheebay.com. It doesn't matter which eBay alternative auction site you sell on, nor does it matter what kind of items you sell, as long as they are suitable for any eyes - in other words, no porn - and you are prepared to list an item for a 1p/1c auction start price with no reserve to run for seven days, Sunday to Sunday, 10 days (Thursday to Sunday) or 14 days. Ideally auctions should end on a Sunday simply so that buyers will find the day easier to remember but, as can be seen from time to time, we realise this is not always convenient for sellers, just let us know the end date of your auction when you wish to have it added.
To date the range of goods has covered collectables, jewellery, toys and gifts, perfumes and more practical items. The current sellers all recognise and are seeing the benefits of collective promotion which brings the attention of a wider buying public to your listings and helps you to build links around the net.
We are all getting busy with the oncoming festive season but put a sticky on your computer or a note in your diary to check out these links again at the end of December or beginning of January or join the Pheebay forum now to get involved in the planning for the restart of the Penny Auctions promotion.
Read more here and bookmark this page for more news as it's published.
Like this idea? Fancy a bargain for yourself? Want to join in?
Please leave any comments here.
Karendelac wrote...
This is a whole new thing for me, and I thought I knew all about Ebay !
Thanks for making this good educational lens.
Good job Katherine ! 5 stars !
Best wishes,
Karen
Posted June 08, 2009
TheGreenerMe wrote...
I'll have to tell my husband about Pheebay, he's big into Ebay stuff. It sounds like a great alternative!
Posted June 07, 2009
Sojourn wrote...
Katherine, Ah! something new to learn. I think I'd read about a type of Squidoo lens that had to do with auctions but I've only used eBay a couple of times and never ventured to any of the others. I will have to check this out! Thanks!
Posted May 30, 2009
Laniann wrote...
This is something new to me, Penny Auctions. Nice that Pheebay does the promote for the auctions. You did a good job of explaining how this system works. 5*s
Posted May 20, 2009
Marijoyce wrote...
I haven't heard of this before. Sounds really interesting. I'll check it out. Thanks for sharing this.
Posted April 11, 2009
bygproductions wrote...
Thanks for introducing me to Pheebay. Hadn't heard of it before.
Posted February 21, 2009
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... all alternative auction site are welcome
So far, and it's early days yet for this promotion, the sites which are included are Zolanta, Milbid, ChallengeCoinAuctions and Biritzs, now also joined by okbidnow and ChallengeCoinAuctions.
Items will also appear on other smaller auction sites but the owners of the above mentioned sites have leapt into this promotion wholeheartedly.
Sellers taking part will include PassionVineHouse, TeddysBooks, RonnyJs, mommyto3, thejewelleryshoppe, rainbowseeker, 0ctavias0fferings, Anniemcc, Tony Bridger, Sunny Sue, adamx8 and more.
If you want to join in just add your name, the name of the site you are selling on and details of the item (so we can publicise) here on Pheebay.com.
Items will also appear on other smaller auction sites but the owners of the above mentioned sites have leapt into this promotion wholeheartedly.
Sellers taking part will include PassionVineHouse, TeddysBooks, RonnyJs, mommyto3, thejewelleryshoppe, rainbowseeker, 0ctavias0fferings, Anniemcc, Tony Bridger, Sunny Sue, adamx8 and more.
If you want to join in just add your name, the name of the site you are selling on and details of the item (so we can publicise) here on Pheebay.com.
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