http://trademesuccesssecrets.com The blog of the book about Trade Me Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:09:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spending too much time on Trade Me? Here are ten ways to tell if your flirtation with Trade Me is turning into a serious business -- and, if you are indeed in that position, ten things you should know to make that business soar. BUSINESS OR HOBBY - DOES IT MATTER? If ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2010/02/selling-on-trade-me-business-or-hobby/ Want to sell on Trade Me? There's a bit of an art to creating headlines that grab peoples' attention, photos that sizzle and descriptions that attract bids. A. THE HEADLINE David Ogilvy (1911-1999) is a legend in the advertising world.  He has often been called "The Father of Advertising." In 1962, Time ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2010/01/how-to-create-eye-catching-listings/ Fresh news from Trade Me today: Effective today, sellers registered for Pay Now can accept payments up to $3,000 (increased from $1,000). So if you've been holding back on bidding for one of our autographed Trade Me Success Secrets books because you couldn't bid more than $1000 (and pay by credit card) ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2009/12/pay-now-credit-card-limit-increase/ So you’ve decided to get serious about Trade Me and make some real money on the site. But what should you sell – and where can you find goodies at the right price to make a good profit anyway? WHAT SHOULD YOU SELL ON TRADE ME? For some, the answer to this ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2009/12/making-money-online/ The Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (REAA) came into full effect today. All real estate agents (includes companies licensed as agents) must be licensed under this Act. It requires agents to ensure certain information is displayed on all advertisements, including the agent’s name and the fact that they are licensed ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2009/11/the-real-estate-agents-act-2008-reaa-came-into-full-effect-today/ On Tuesday Trade Me announced We've tweaked our vehicle categories to return more relevant results and hotter auctions to the top of your search results. We now also show the exact dates that classifieds were listed, in order to give buyers more transparency on the age of listings. For now, we'll just ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2009/11/finding-better-car-deals-on-trade-me-motors/ It's a favourite fantasy of those who buy stuff through garage sales, school fairs and on Trade Me: that we'll one day stumble upon a hidden treasure that will make us rich (or at least famous). "Madam, that is indeed a Picasso long thought lost. It is difficult to assign an ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2009/11/striking-gold-in-online-auctions/ Every year at the Web 2.0 Summit, Morgan Stanley Internet analyst Mary Meeker gives her view of the world, the Web, and the technology industry by quickly going through about 50 slides that illustrate the major trends she is tracking. Late last month, Ms Meeker delivered her annual presentation as usual. ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2009/11/mobile-internet-were-ready-now/ The publication that helped inspire Sam Morgan to create Trade Me is to go online-only from the end of this month. Here's how we describe the moment of creation in Trade Me Success Secrets: There’s a wonderful company legend that goes something like this: in early 1999, 23-year-old Sam Morgan was looking ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2009/11/trade-exchange-to-go-online-only/ It’s already Christmas on Trade Me, with thousands of items listed for the festive season. We show you how to use Trade Me to make this Christmas wonderful, whether you’re on a budget or just shopping for that very special something. WHEN SHOULD YOU START? In New Zealand, retailers have been in ... http://trademesuccesssecrets.com/2009/11/christmas-for-trade-me-buyers-and-an-irresistible-invitation-for-sellers/