bang4bucks.com.au – A New Australian Auctions Option
A little while ago I received an email from the owners of bang4bucks.com.au. It is a new auction site with a view to growing quickly thanks to the ongoing frustrations sellers seem to be having with ebay.com.au.
It is still a small site, but with over 360 sellers registered the listings are building, and from what I can see browsing around, so are a few sales. Just looking at the clothing category I can see a eBay seller with about 4 or 5 items due to finish tomorrow with bids. In any case, it is a long and winding road to become a real competitor to eBay but they are getting some press and are off to a good start.
Bang4bucks.com.au uses a bulk lister tool which can import items from eBay’s Turbolister and they have some consistent marketing running at the moment in order to drive more traffic.
Still, it hasn’t taken long for listings like this to appear ‘VERSACE Sunglasses ? Not…but still so hot!’
Keyword spamming and other techniques that eBay deals with will be hurdles that any other auction site will have to face too.
The site is also run by Powersellers and ex-Powersellers apparently with a strong knowledge of the auction market. Apparently they kocked back interest in funding early on to ensure the site didn’t get too’ corporate’.
Good luck to them. It is always good to have a market with competition in it. Another player has entered the game, will more?
links :
Want to start your own auction site? (seems this software powers bang4bucks.com.au)
There are a few new sites being launched now that ebay is restricting its payment methods. Good for the smaller operator I think.
Look at http://www.auctionzone.com.au, it has some great new features to compete with other new sites… like its unique referral system that shares income across its members…
MLM meets Online Auctions.
Rgs
Roy
http://www.auctionzone.com.au
Anther great aussie online auctions that’s been around a short time is AuctionBidz.
It’s free to use and growing fast,
Check it out here:
http://www.auctionbidz.com.au
Like Alex and Roy said there are othe great auction sites about
Another one using ProBids software is
White Elephant auctions http://www.white-elephant.com.au
It also is Aussie owned and has free listings and free stores too
why not take a look some time
Just found this Press Release on the Smart Bid site – of particular interest in the Family Friend site info.
Smart Bid Auctions Press Release
Smart Bid Auctions – Australia’s Newest Online Auction Site
Sydney, 27 July 2008 – NSW based, Smart Bid Auctions Pty Ltd announced their entry earlier this month into the Australian online auction market with the launch of their new site located at http://www.smartbid.com.au In their first month of operation Smart Bid Auctions were above target for “hits” and membership to their site. Their success was due to the markets desire to support an online auction site with a fresh approach to buying and selling. Smart Bid Auctions will be a strong player in the Australian market and will compete head to head with eBay and Oztion.
Family Friendly Site
Smart Bid Auctions aim to ensure that their site is a “Family Friendly Site”. This is very different to most auction sites that have an “Adult” category or support links to “Adult” sites. Smart Bid Auctions will do their best to make your visit to their site a friendly, enjoyable and memorable experience with no nasty hidden suprises. Members and casual visitors can expect to find content and links that support their physical, mental, and emotional needs in a healthy way. The Smart Bid Auctions site has the goal of being a site that operates within the following guidelines: *Contains no adult-themed or explicit text, images, or photographs. *Does not feature alcohol, tobacco or gambling. (Excluding memorabilia and collectables) Does not promote hate, violence or discrimination in any way. *Does not promote any illegal substances or activities. *Posts and enforces rules in its chat rooms and forums to prohibit – explicit language, profanity or remarks that disparage or ridicule other people. *Links only to sites that share the intent of being a “Family Friendly Site”.
Register as a Buyer or Seller
It is easy to register at Smart Bid Auctions. Buyers pay absolutely nothing to register and have the freedom to view items from thirty categories ranging from antiques to video games. Buyers deal directly with sellers to arrange payment and delivery. Once the transaction is complete both the buyer and seller are able to leave each other feedback through the Smart Bid Reputation Rating system. Sellers pay only $5 to Register and this gives them unlimited standard listings. Optional features for sellers to promote their items are available.
Smart Credit Promotion
To celebrate the Smart Bid Auctions opening success they are inviting sellers to participate in their *Smart Credit promotion! Register an individual or business seller’s account with Smart Bid Auctions and be in the running to win 1 of 5 available member accounts with $500 *Smart Credit! All sellers accounts registered between 1 July 2008 and 31 August 2008 go into the draw. Full details on their website.
“Smart Bid Auctions – the smart way to buy and sell online.”
Media Contact:
Smart Bid Auctions
admin@smartbid.com.au