eBay for Business

Live from eBay Open 2018 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV: Lee gave an overview of today's show and a little preview of the day's events as Griff was late. He made quite an entrance as the fabulous Griffettes escorted him to the stage. Selling with a continental flair! Our first guest, Michael Gross, is a Top Seller at eBay Germany and also has developed a third-party eBay tool. baygraph.net Members of our live audience shared their best 1-minute selling tip to win an exclusive limited edition eBay Radio TIPSTER button. eBay Guaranteed Delivery (eGD) program update! Our guest is Jen Lindh from eBay's Shipping Team. eBay.com/GuaranteedDelivery

Time for some giveaways! Six first-time attendees won a book from Lynn Dralle from her series, The 100 Best Things I've Sold on eBay. A half-dozen $25 gift certificates for shipping supplies from Bubblefast went to attendees who knew the answer to Lee's trivia questions. Our mystery guest is Helen Gearhardt, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller summertoad. Members of our live eBay Open 2018 audience at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, shared their best 1-minute selling tip to win an exclusive limited edition eBay Radio TIPSTER button. Audrey Tracy, eBay's Social Media Manager, proposed a very touching champagne toast. eBetsy presented Lee with her very own custom-made bobblehead from the eBay Radio team. Brian Burke presented her with a tribute from the Community Team. Joe DeMarco (hubcapjoes), Lee's Chopped Liverette, presented Lee with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers from Marsha Collier  

Live from eBay Open 2018 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV: Griff gave an overview of today's show and a little preview of the day's events. Lee posed an eBay Radio trivia question; the winner received a $25 gift certificate for shipping supplies from Bubblefast. Our first guest, Social Media Manager Audrey Tracy, described how her team is covering eBay Open as well as how attendees and non-attendees can follow along. Facebook.com/eBayForBusiness Instagram.com/eBayForBusiness Members of our live audience shared their best 1-minute selling tip to win an exclusive limited edition eBay Radio TIPSTER button. eBay and you, now and in the future! Our guest is Scott Cutler, eBay's Senior Vice President, Americas, who encouraged sellers to provide suggestions and feedback directly to senior management during this week's seller celebration.

Now it's time for eBay Open 2018 attendees to strut their stuff in eBay Radio's 10th Annual Best eBay Outfits Contest. Our VIP celebrity judges are Brian Burke, eBay's Director of Community Development & Seller Evangelism, and Community Manager Alan Aisbitt. Why community matters! Our guest is Community Hall of Fame member Danna Crawford, CEO of PowerSellingMom Inc., known on eBay as Top Rated Seller danna. PowerSellingMom.com Five more $25 gift certificates for shipping supplies from Bubblefast were awarded. eBay Radio Show will be live again tomorrow — Thursday, July 26 — at 12:30pm-1:30pm Pacific Time from the eBay Open Studio at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV.

Live from eBay Open 2018 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV: Griff gave an overview of today's show and what to do during this year's seller celebration, including shopping at the eBay Swag Store. Stephanie, Dallas TX (stephintexas), shared her impression of the General Sessions. eBay now and in the future! Our first guest is Devin Wenig, CEO, eBay Inc. Members of our live audience shared their best 1-minute selling tip to win an exclusive limited edition eBay Radio TIPSTER button. An overview of eBay Open 2018! Today's second guest is Jessie Babiarz, Senior Manager, Seller Events, eBay.

Live from eBay Open 2018 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV: audience participation and party favors ($25 gift certificates for shipping supplies from Bubblefast). Making the most of eBay Open 2018! Our last guest today is Kathy Terrill, CEO, I Love to Be Selling, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller nycfitnessfamilyfinds, who stayed on with Griff and Lee for the next segment. Members of our live audience shared their best 1-minute selling tip to win an exclusive limited edition eBay Radio TIPSTER button. During today's closing segment, Griff and Lee shared a sentimental moment over eBay Radio's 15th anniversary at the end of June. Please join us tomorrow morning in the eBay Open Studio from 8am-9am PT (during breakfast), and wear your eBay-branded apparel and/or eBay colors to strut the eBay Radio catwalk in our 10th annual Best eBay Outfits Contest!

Griff gave an overview of today's show and introduced the eBay Radio News with Lee Mirabal. Stories include Las Vegas, Helsinki, a final broadcast, and more.

Get found in eBay Search — for free! Our guest is Kathy Terrill, CEO, I Love to Be Selling, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller nycfitnessfamilyfinds. iLoveToBeSelling.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Tamebay's Chris Dawson called from the UK with a field report on eBay Image Search and image SEO. Julie, Las Vegas NV (ilovejuliesgems), called in to tell Lee how much she will be missed. Sharon, Lexington KY (wareskscrapbook), also called in to say goodbye to Lee.

6 reasons to consider using the auction format! Our guest is Tim Chapman, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller mr.customerservice.

Making the most of eBay Open 2018! Our guest is Patty Whitlock, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller theshoppingmom2! eBayOpen.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: eBetsy called in from Dallas, TX, with her latest eBetsy Brief. Geoff, Elk WA (geoff461), won the Secret Word Contest with a very radio-centric word. Mike, Cincinnati OH (zippy10),

This is the very last live broadcast of eBay Radio's Ask Griff & Lee! Lee shared useful info about making a plan for your business in case of a natural disaster, starting with insurance. eBay has teamed up with American Family Insurance; AmFam offers p...

Edie, Santa Monica CA (dress_to_suit), asked about returns policy. She's also experiencing the missing-photos glitch, which eBay is fixing. Eddie, Madeira CA (eddietheelk), called to thank Griff and Lee for their service. Forrest,

Krista, Apple Valley CA (lilmissdisney), asked for a listing dish of item number 302531801141 and earned a score of 5 tureens, thereby winning an eBay Radio dish towel signed by Griff and Lee! eBay's Jessie Babiarz, Senior Manager, Seller Events,

Jessie Babiarz, eBay's Senior Manager, Seller Events, stayed on to continue chatting with Griff and Lee about eBay Open 2018, July 24-26 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, including how to follow along from home if you're not attending in person. eBetsy,

Griff gave an overview of today's show and introduced the eBay Radio News with Lee Mirabal. Stories include voting through July 18 in the 2018 eBay SHINE Awards; eBay Open 2018; an unusual and humorous item pulled from eBay UK; and more.

Getting organized for eBay OPEN 2018! Our guest is Diva Dawn Ralston, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller divadawnlv; founder of Declutter with Diva Dawn; and Director of Camp Clutter B Gone. DeclutterWithDivaDawn.com CampClutterBGone.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Sylvia, Springfield OR (redleader98), asked about the 14-day hold on Markdown Manager items.

What winning my 2017 SHINE Award has meant to me and for my business! Our guest is Ciara Brown, known on eBay as thediamondhanger, Winner of the 2017 SHINE Award for Young Entrepreneur.

Bonus open phones segment! Lee shared more details about eBay's 2018 SHINE Awards, including the prizes and 5 categories; vote daily now through July 18 for your favorite finalists (1 vote per category per eBay ID per day) at eBay.com/ShineAwards.

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: George, Elgin IL (georgek809), is having issues with SCAN forms and said he's really going to miss Lee when she retires. Billy, North Platt NB (1000angelsfeedingzoe), won the Secret Word Contest! Julie,

Networking at local seller group meetups! Our guest is Cindy Hallsted, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller pattycyn, organizer of the Surf's Up eBay San Diego Seller Group. SomeSilverSomeGold.com

Three ways to get more done! Our guest is Charlene Anderson, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller purveyorallthingscreative. Eisenhower.me

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: John, Southbridge MA (sylvester_investments), had a question about the 2-week waiting period for putting items on sale via Markdown Manager. Lee reminded listeners about eBay Radio's schedule at eBay Open 2018; ...

Griff explained to Lee how eBay's new Returns Calculator works: It estimates how much you should add to the price of each item you sell to compensate for the cost of free returns. Lee shared Summer Seller Update changes that go into effect in July. -  

Lee borrowed Griff's Rant-O-Meter and delivered a rant of her very own concerning fake news about her upcoming retirement. Griff and Lee discussed the many supportive comments she has gotten from members of our community.

Cindy, San Diego CA (pattycyn), asked to have her listing dished for item number 302787256808; she earned a perfect score of 5 tureens, thereby winning an eBay Radio dish towel! John, South Bridge MA (sylvester_investments),

C.B., Chicago IL (c.b.), called with a tip about searching online for items you intend to sell. Julie, Las Vegas NV (ilovejuliesgems), shared her feelings about Lee’s upcoming retirement. Griff and Lee read upcoming meetups from the eBay Radio Seller E...

Griff gave an overview of today's show and introduced the eBay Radio News with Lee Mirabal.  Stories include Melania Trump's jacket, a World War II bombshell on eBay UK, and eBay's newly launched "Help Reunite Families" campaign (eBay.

The Supreme Court's ruling on South Dakota vs Wayfair, and what it means for your business on eBay!  Our guest is Mark Faggiano, CEO, TaxJar. TaxJar.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: eBetsy called in with her latest Brief. Griff and Lee began a countdown of the 9 Weirdest Items Ever Sold on eBay. Chris, Grand Junction CO (seriousfun4u), called to weigh in on handshakes vs fist bumps.

How eBay's Government Relations Team has your back on Internet sales tax! Our guest is Brian Bieron, Executive Director, Global Public Policy, eBay. eBayMainStreet.com facebook.com/eBayMainStreet

How to use social media — and how not to! Our guest is John Lawson, CEO, ColderICE Media, and author of Kick-Ass Social Commerce for E-Preneurs, known on eBay as shoestringking. ColderICE.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Griff and Lee finished their countdown of the 9 Weirdest Items Ever Sold on eBay. Lee shared news about tomorrow's eBay Sneaker Drop at 7am PT/10am ET (eBay.com/SneakerDrop) and reminded listeners to share eBay ...

A Small Business Ambassador goes to Washington! Our guest is Theresa Cox, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller clubred97. eBayMainStreet.com/sban

An insurance checklist for your business on eBay! Our guest is Rieva Lesonsky, President & CEO, GrowBiz Media and SmallBizDaily.com. SmallBizDaily.com.

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Griff and Lee shared upcoming meetups from the eBay Radio Seller Events Calendar, located under Seller Resources in the eBay Radio archives. Click on the event’s title to see all the details. -

Griff reminded Lee that today is the 15th anniversary of eBay Radio, the world's longest running professionally produced internet radio talk show. The Supreme Court has ruled in South Dakota vs Wayfair; visit eBayMainStreet.com for more details. -

Griff and Lee dished a listing for Patricia, Melbourne FL (sixties_chick). TaxJar's Mark Faggiano (                       TaxJar.com) called in to give listeners additional information about the Supreme Court's ecommerce sales tax ruling in South Dakot...

NH (fancysvintagecollectibles) lives in New Hampshire, which has no sales tax, so she wonders how the Supreme Court ruling will impact her. Tom, Pittsburgh PA (pa_dutch_auctions) asked about page views. Bruce, Rockport IL (hugo5178),

John, Southbridge MA (sylvester_investments), called in to wish Griff and Lee happy 15th anniversary. Griff and Lee shared upcoming meetups from the eBay Radio Seller Events Calendar, located under Seller Resources in the eBay Radio archives.

Griff gave an overview of today's show and introduced the eBay Radio News with Lee Mirabal. Stories include StubHub's Top 10 Concerts for Summer 2018 and more.

Selling on eBay Motors vs selling on eBay.com! Our guest is Joe DeMarco, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller hubcapjoes and on YouTube as crazeenydriver. YouTube.com/crazeenydriver

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Eddie, Madera CA (eddietheelk), called with details about the storage unit he purchased at auction. Ron, Birmingham AL (oilerman21), shared his thoughts on managing their eBay inventory through his and Ms.

Picture-taking tips from a professional photographer! Our guest is Erol Ata, known on eBay as Top Rated Seller goodstuffgroup.

6 benefits of being an online entrepreneur! Our guest is eBay educator Patty Coleman, organizer of the SoCal Ecommerce Sellers Group, known on eBay as whoohoodepot. WhooHooDepot.com

Open phones, Contact Us email, and more: Debbie, Indio CA (debscollectiblesandedibles), called with a guess as to today's long-running Secret Word. Durinda, Phoenix AZ (drindy), also tried to identify the Secret Word. Kathy,

Lee told Griff that more than 94,000 Kate Spade items have recently sold on eBay, and they discussed the necessity of the determining athenticity of designer items such as her purses; for high-end items, consider using eBay Authenticate at eBay.

Griff and Lee read some success-oriented axioms from one of the Top 10 self-help books of all time, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, published in 1937. Join Bay Radio at eBay Open 2018, July 24-26 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas; ther...