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What is YABIE Central?

The Power of eBay Community!

We believe in the eBay Community and are proud to work together for success through education, communication, networking and fun for all eBay Sellers and Buyers.

We believe people are basically good.

We believe eBay works toward success for all Sellers and Buyers.

Join us in working to keep eBay a dynamic and prosperous community for everyone.

YABIE (eBay spelled backwards with an 'i' in there for international) is a grass roots association whose mission is to bring eBay Users (Buyers & Sellers) together in a social, learning and networking environment.

The ultimate goal is to bring the eBay Community together in a postive, constructive way that is dedicated to helping them succeed on eBay (and other online eCommerce venues)

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Contact Info:
Email: yabie@ruraltel.net
Office: YABIE Assn.
Street: PO Box 853
City/Town: Russell, KS

Registration is now open for eBay Live!!

It's in Chicago this year - June 19-21.

Sign up now as the price goes up later.

Early Bird Registration - $75.00 - March 14 - April 30
Final Discounted Registration - $100.00 - May 1 - May 31
Standard Registration - $120.00 - June 1 - June 21
Saturday 6/21 Only Pass - $75.00
Priority Pass - $150.00

Here's the link to sign up: eBay Live!

There are a number of common personality traits that can be indicative of an addiction when taken to the extreme.

These 10 common personality traits are:

1 -Low Tolerance for Frustration
2 -Being Anxious
3 -Grandiose Thinking
4 -Perfectionism
5 -Justification
6 -Isolation
7 -Sensitivity
8 -Impusivity
9 -Defiance
10-Dependence.

If you're an eBay Addict you may identify with some of these situations:

1 -Low Tolerance for Frustration - You've learned everything about the new SYI form. You go to create a listing but, Guess What? The form looks different!! How can this be? The sound of your fist hitting the desk top is a sign that you are frustrated.

2 -Being Anxious - You feel something is about to happen. You don't know what it is or when it's coming, but you don't feel good about it. Perhaps that was you - yesterday - when the new eBay fees were announced.

3 -Grandiose Thinking - You've done your research and see that items similar to yours are selling for $25. But that means nothing to you. You know that YOUR item (identical to the ones selling for $25) is going to sell for at least $50.

4 -Perfectionism - You will accept nothing less than 100% positive feedback with 5.0 on all 4 DSRs. You strive for the impossible and are frustrated (see #1) when your buyers don't 'get' shipping fees.

5 -Justification - You do crazy things but are able to convince yourself that they're perfectly reasonable. Of course you need to get up ten times during the night to check your Paypal, CJ and Squidoo accounts. The money might disappear if you don't check your computer every hour on the hour!

6 -Isolation - You find that you and your computer are BFF (Best Friends Forever). Your family members stay away from you because they fear you may try to sell them on eBay. Family pets flee in the opposite direction when they see you heading for the computer. It's lonely - just you and the sterile light of the monitor.

7 -Sensitivity - Since you and your computer are now BFF (see #6) you're hypnotized by the low droning sound of the hard drive. Normal sounds, like 'You've Got Mail' make you jump. Your sensitivity is wide ranging - you feel unloved if your item doesn't sell.

8 -Impulsivity - You search only for items that are sold with a BIN and you purchase the first one that catches your eye.

9 -Defiance - Your significant other asks why you didn't research your BIN purchase (see #8). Despite the fact that the seller has only 50% positive feedback, you defend your position like a pit bull and use your vast knowledge of eBay lingo to defend your position to the bitter end.

10 -Dependence - When your computer crashes, the first words out of your mouth are: 'My Life is Over.' Unable to check on your eBay listings, your world spins out of control. The adrenaline rush of the bidding war is gone. You must wean yourself from your technology dependence cold-turkey.

If you experience any of these symptoms, don't feel alone. You can visit with others who may identify with you. Your first stop should be the OSI Rock Star forums where you will receive very friendly help and sage advice.





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A Day in the life of a Wife / Mother / Pet-owner / Education Specialist

6:30 am - wake up
6:35 am - wake computer up
6:45 am - wake 2- & 4-legged family members up
7:00 am - have 1st cup of coffee to assist with the wake-up process
7:30 am - have 2nd cup of coffee and become fully (?) alert
8:00 am - let dog out
8:15 am - go online - check email, eBay & OSI ROCK STAR forums
8:30 am - let dog in
8:45 am - read the OSI Newsletter & sign up for Podcasts & Webinars
9:00 am - let dog out
9:15 am - activities of daily living
9:30 am - let dog in
10:30am - 2 mile walk while listening to OSI Podcasts on trusty iPod
11:00am - let dog out
11:15am - implement info from OSI Podcasts to increase success!
12:00pm - let dog in
1:00 pm - attend OSI Webinar &/or work on becoming part of the 1% club
2:00 pm - let dog out
2:15 pm - get materials ready for eBay class
3:00 pm - let dog in
3:05 pm - check email and OSI Forums
3:15 pm - prepare dinner for both 2- & 4-legged family members
3:55 pm - let dog out
4:00 pm - check in with child
4:30 pm - check in with husband
5:00 pm - take shower (note the time!) ;-)
5:30 pm - leave for class
6:00 pm - teach class
9:30 pm - arrive home
10:00pm - check email and OSI Forums
10:30pm - let dog out
10:35pm - let dog in!





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I'm a Rock Star! How can that be?

It happened because I chose SUCCESS!! Pretty simple, right? Right!

Although I'm a Certified Education Specialist Trained by eBay, I've learned tons about eBay and life from a wonderfully intelligent, creative, gifted and genuine woman - Janelle Elms (who happens to have a 'thing' for 80's rock stars).

If you don't know who Janelle Elms is, here's a brief bio:

Janelle Elms is a Lead eBay Instructor, creator and teacher of the eBay 101/102 classes taught nation-wide and author of numerous eBay books including the best-selling 'eBay Your Business."

Janelle created the Online Success Institute and the brand new 'OSI Rock Star' site that's jam packed with EVERYTHING you need to know when you choose success.

I've read Janelle's OSI (Online Success Institute) newsletter for months and listen to her podcast interviews daily. All of them contain the most valuable information you'll find anywhere about how to be SUCCESSFUL on eBay... and in life.

My business has grown (more sales, more hits, higher search engine rankings, higher sales prices) since I began implementing the amazing tips and techniques from the cutting-edge OSI podcasts and webinars.

Your eBay business can be so much more! Take a free back stage pass on the 'OSI Rock Star' site! Once on stage, you'll be amazed! Incredible info to make you a star. Podcasts, webinars, forums and so much more! You can become a ROCK STAR and your sales will be off the charts! A platinum hit for sure!!

The podcasts and webinar interviews are with hand-picked EXPERTS - the 'cream of the crop!!' All of it is straight information - no techno-babble, no run-arounds, no self-promoting. Just genuine, straight forward information to help us be a SUCCESS!

If you choose success and want to learn from the best, become a Rock Star so you can get on stage and give your best performance! You owe it to yourself to check out the 'OSI Rock Star' site.

Becoming a Rock Star is the best investment you can make in your business and yourself!

Follow me Backstage to Success at OSI Rock Stars