topic Re: eBay Meetups in Selling

eBay Meetups

sharptonguesoftheart — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:21:22 GMT

I'm fairly active on meetup, and have started investigating setting up an eBay meetup. There are quite a few in the US, but only one small one in Aus (Melbourne).

I think it seems a fairly obvious thing to do, to start an eBay meetup here in Sydney, particularly with the Driving Business Online roadshow being run by PayPal.

I'm puzzled at the apparent lack of current activity. So my questions ...

* Any who knows of similar groups that started and closed, and their history.

* Anyone interested in starting such a group in your local area ? If so, let's network.

I've also contacted PayPal DMO and cheekily asked if they might set up some infrastructure and support to encourage the formation of such groups.

Re: eBay Meetups

i-once-was-bump — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:32:53 GMT

I have no idea what you are talking about so could you post a link or maybe explain it here what you are looking at doing.

I m sure I'm not the only one with no idea.

Thanks.

Re: eBay Meetups

davewil1964 — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:03:14 GMT

It's where total strangers who only know each other from here go and have lunch or something.

Re: eBay Meetups

wendyric11 — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:51:54 GMT

Hi, On the Power seller forum, there is quite often meetups around the country. I think there is one being organized for Sydney at the moment.

Re: eBay Meetups

sharptonguesoftheart — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:29:56 GMT

Here's the link to the Melbourne meetup group

http://www.meetup.com/eBay-sell-your-clutter-free-your-life-and-make-money/

Re: eBay Meetups

sharptonguesoftheart — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:32:58 GMT

Power Seller Forum ?

Also, how come I did not receive email notification of your replies ?

Re: eBay Meetups

sharptonguesoftheart — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:42:23 GMT

Okay, I've found and joined the PSF, and a "Subscribe To ...." bar has appeared, so that's those two issues answered.

Re: eBay Meetups

*new2vintage — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:14:35 GMT

Is meetup a butcher's convention ?

Re: eBay Meetups

the-kazbar — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:48:08 GMT

Okay, I've found and joined the PSF, and a "Subscribe To ...." bar has appeared, so that's those two issues answered.

That is a privately organised group. The powerseller board link is only visable to sellers who qualify for PS status and you aren't required to sign up for anything. It is automatically enabled when you reach powerseller status (just like this board is open to members without having to join any special group).

I believe there are often get-togethers organised on the Community Spirit board if you are looking to make new friends. If you are looking to meet business contacts then a small business group may be more suitable.

Re: eBay Meetups

woolywoolenwools — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:56:33 GMT

:^O

Re: eBay Meetups

mcwhinnie48 — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:45:00 GMT

Hi,I'd be interested.

Re: eBay Meetups

donnashuggy — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:54:35 GMT

Next Wednesday at the Swiss Grand at Bondi

at this bar:

http://www.swissgrand.com.au/ocean-deck.html

I think around 6pm

Re: eBay Meetups

austeam — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:11:41 GMT

Not sure if and/or what time I can get there Donna but I still hope to join you if they let me out of Jury duty. Do you know if Swiss Grand is just the meeting place or if they will move on from there?

Re: eBay Meetups

austeam — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:14:46 GMT

sharptonguesofheart you should consider attending PeSA:

http://www.internetconference.com.au/

There you will meet hundreds of sellers from around Australia as well as some of the eBay and PayPal Australia staff.

Re: eBay Meetups

donnashuggy — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:00:45 GMT

Not sure if and/or what time I can get there Donna but I still hope to join you if they let me out of Jury duty. Do you know if Swiss Grand is just the meeting place or if they will move on from there?

Hi Sonia

We are meeting there for drinks, haven't checked the menu yet, if the weather is nice there are a load of choices, one of my friends is playing at the Beach Road from 8 pm so really keen to get there at some stage.

Hope you can make it 🙂