eBay Live 2008 in Chicago, Illinois

katiyana by katiyana
Last updated: 12/30/2010

What is eBay Live?

eBay Live is the annual convention of eBay users of all shapes and sizes - little buyers, big buyers, little sellers, big sellers, mega-powersellers.  It gives the community a chance to interact with eBay staffers in a way that most people don't get to.  There is a huge Solutions Floor with booths manned by several eBay Teams such as the eBay Stores Team, the Finding Team, Buyer Central, and Seller Central.  There are also numerous Vendor booths for companies that provide products, tools, and other services to eBay users - USPS is there, Andale, Vendio, and other auction management companies, and last year, Squidoo made an appearance too!  The picture is of Megan Casey from Squidoo and myself in their booth at eBay Live 2007 in Boston.

In addition to the Solutions Floor, there are numerous classes on a number of topics appealing to both buyers and sellers.  The other major events are the Keynote Address at the Opening Ceremonies (the evening of the first night, sort of a State of the Site report where Lorrie Norrington and John Donahoe will discuss changes to the site, and upcoming specials or changes) and the Closing Gala (a great big party with a special musical guest).  At the closing gala, the new inductees for the Community Hall of Fame are announced.

This lens is about eBay Live 2008.  I will provide more information about it as the dates approach, and afterwards I will share my own photos and other people's photos from the event.  eBay Live 2007 Boston was my first experience at an eBay Live, and I wouldn't have missed it for the world, and I'm already looking forward to another fun time in Chicago.


If you missed attending eBay Live 2008, the educational content is available for download on the eBay site.

What to get a feel for what eBay Live is like?

Check out these videos from eBay Live 2007 in Boston
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eBay Live is one big party for eBay staff and eBayers to mingle...

with amazing entertainment like this...
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When and Where will eBay Live 2008 take place?

eBay Live 2008 will be held June 19, 20, 21st at McCormick Place (West)

You can get more information about eBay Live on the eBay Live Discussion Board dedicated to it. The link takes you to a thread with more information being posted by Gianni, an eBay employee. In January, expect to see the topics in the overall eBay Live forum shift from the eBay Live that was to the eBay Live that will be.

The picture to the right is me with Megan Casey from Squidoo from eBay Live 2007 in Boston. The picture down below is me with Uncle Griff from eBay Radio.

OSI Rock Stars will be attending eBay Live

Don't know what OSI Rock Stars is? It's a website dedicated to online enterpreneurs who Choose Success, whether its on eBay, their own websites, or both! Founded by Janelle Elms, there will be an OSI Rock Star Revolution at eBay Live in Chicago!

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See what it was like!

If you couldn't attend and would like to view the educational content, it is now available for downloading on the eBay site.
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Community Hall of Fame Winners

Each year several users are inducted into the eBay Community Hall of Fame for their contributions to the community. Last year, my friend Clact was inducted. This year, my friends Uncle Joe and Kath here. This was especially touching for me, because I am the friend who lost her husband on whose behalf she donated her charitable money to the American Heart Association.
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One of the best parts of eBay Live is the Solutions Floor

One of the places to visit is the Solutions Floor, where vendors hawk their wares and products, and eBay staffers man booths about their particular area of expertise, such as eBay Stores or Paypal.

Will you be attending eBay Live 2008?

Add your user ID to the list, and we'll see how many Squidoo'ers we have attending - hopefully Squidoo will make a return visit, and we can all visit Megan and maybe Seth!

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    jojokinkaid Sep 4, 2009 @ 10:34 pm | delete
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    Michey Sep 11, 2008 @ 10:27 am | delete
    Hi! The lens is great, just the lens! Sorry I am not a big fun of all eBay changes. I love eBay as it was 5 years ago when I started.
    But we will learn to change ourselves, find alternatives and do our best as usual.
    See my eBay lens as well MCeBayResources
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    Peppermint_patt Jul 13, 2008 @ 1:26 am | delete
    Your lens is superb, as usual! Since I was unable to attend I watched all your videos and read everything! You created such a great insight of what attending would be like. Maybe in two years my OSI Buddy!
    Pat
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    janieruth Mar 13, 2008 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Hi Stephanie, hope you are feeling well! I will be joining you at eBay Live! We will ROCK the show! janieruth
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    egadfly Mar 7, 2008 @ 11:15 am | delete
    No, I used to believe in the eBay "community" but as a non-Power Seller, eBay has convinced me to sell elsewhere. Have fun, but look out for the Kool-Aid! Ed
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