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ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-14-2008, 11:08 PM
CAG Approved :)
ChaseTheChuckwagon.com has seen respectable growth in only 7 months surpassing the 1,000 member mark and then some. For those of you sick and tired of Ebay, their wacky fees and policy changes, come breathe some fresh air and join the fastest growing auction site dedicated to the hobby we all love.
We have a fast growing gamer / collector communtiy and an increasing amount of auctions averaging around 2,000+ auctions a day and growing. New stuff , old stuff and everything inbetween. Lots of buying and selling activity.
I will be appearing as a guest on Coin-Op TV LIVE next Thursday, October 23rd to continue my efforts to spread the word. So there is no better time to join the site and get some listings going.
Please consider joining if you haven't already and try bidding or listing some items. There is no charge to join, and the listings are free so you've nothing to lose.
Escape Ebay!
DAWG26
10-15-2008, 08:40 AM
I will check it out because I AM SO fucking SICK OF EBAY!!!!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 10:57 AM
Hey Dawg -
Thanks for checking us out. Let everyone know what you think. Hope you register and look around the site.
FREE LIFETIME SELLER ACCOUNTS UP FOR GRABS:bouncy:
Also, to sweeten the deal and pull some of you over to try us out the next 25 CAG members that respond to this thread (in addition to you Dawg) -- I will comp you into a lifetime seller membership. This will entitle you to run free auctions for ever on the Chuckwagon. No fees whatsoever, ever again. I sold about 30 of these memberships over the past two months for $50 each. Consider this getting in on the ground floor of something good :)
sandman007
10-15-2008, 11:34 AM
Sounds good! I am also sick of eBay and their shenanigans.
dafunkk12
10-15-2008, 11:49 AM
FREE LIFETIME SELLER ACCOUNTS UP FOR GRABS:bouncy:
Sounds like a great offer, so please count me in! I'm not a career eBay seller, so you certainly won't lose much money from me for the occasional items I have to sell. I always seem to forget about eBay's discounted listing days, so this will likely help me move items more regularly.
Chrasilis
10-15-2008, 12:04 PM
I'm interested in this lifetime seller account thing! eBay is getting worse by the day!
soonersfan60
10-15-2008, 12:06 PM
This sounds good. Count me in. What are the final value fees like on your site?
Chrasilis
10-15-2008, 12:08 PM
Oh, also, I already registered under the same alias. Chrasilis is my Chuckwagon ID. :)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 12:13 PM
This sounds good. Count me in. What are the final value fees like on your site?
With your free membership there are no final value fees. But here they are:
No listing fees
Final Value Fees ($0-$100 3%, $101-$1000, 2%, $1,000+ 1%)
No Photo Upload Fees - load upto 24 free photos
Free Seller Storefront/Homepages
Free Seller Promotional Tools
Community Member Forum so you can get to know who you are buying and selling with.
Monthly listing contests to win $100 Cash
Home Page Featured "Auction Talk" Podcast & RetroArcadeRadio.com
+ Lots More :)
And, we aren't going to dissappear a year from now. I can guarantee you that. Our growth has been exceptional and I can probably thank Ebay a little for that.
Snake2715
10-15-2008, 12:13 PM
I would be interested in the free listing membership as well.
I wil go over and check it out, do we do that now or wait for you to somehow invite to get the lifetime seller deal?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 12:14 PM
Oh, also, I already registered under the same alias. Chrasilis is my Chuckwagon ID. :)
Ok. Going in and comping your account now :applause: Done deal. Free auctions for you !
Napegator
10-15-2008, 12:21 PM
Hey! I'd like to get in on the seller accout too! i've already registered ChaseTheChuckwagon (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=143257)
also with the same user name: Napegator
:applause: :D
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 12:27 PM
Hey! I'd like to get in on the seller accout too! i've already registered ChaseTheChuckwagon (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=143257)
also with the same user name: Napegator
:applause: :D
Thanks for registering and I didn't even need to prod you with a free membership :) Anyway, you are free now. Try running some auctions when you can. And check out lots of the newer games up for auction, I think there are some Cheap Ass Deals to be had.
coleipoo
10-15-2008, 12:32 PM
I am sick of ebay and the outrageous prices, so I made an account: coleipoo
Looks like I can find some old gems here!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 12:42 PM
I am sick of ebay and the outrageous prices, so I made an account: coleipoo
Looks like I can find some old gems here!
Your account is now comped. Free auctions for you my friend :bouncy:
DAWG26
10-15-2008, 12:48 PM
Just registered under plisken26.
ZForce
10-15-2008, 12:49 PM
Free membership sounds good, I just signed up as ZForceFFC :)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 12:51 PM
Just registered under plisken26.
You are now the owner of a Lifetime Seller Membership On The Chuckwagon. I wonder what this will be worth someday??
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 12:53 PM
Free membership sounds good, I just signed up as ZForceFFC :)
Comped. You are good to go !!
DAWG26
10-15-2008, 12:54 PM
You are now the owner of a Lifetime Seller Membership On The Chuckwagon. I wonder what this will be worth someday??
I hope that you meant now instead of not :rofl:
Is so thanks alot!
pitfallharry219
10-15-2008, 12:58 PM
I just signed up as pitfallharry219.
newlu
10-15-2008, 01:00 PM
Count me in!
Registered as newlu
Thanks a lot
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 01:00 PM
14 More Memberships to Hand Out. If you want one goto our homepage and register and then pop in back here and let me know your username.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 01:02 PM
Count me in!
Registered as newlu
Thanks a lot
You're in! Account comped. It pays to be on CAG this morning :)
DAWG26
10-15-2008, 01:03 PM
You are now the owner of a Lifetime Seller Membership On The Chuckwagon. I wonder what this will be worth someday??
Considering I paid about $35 dollars last month in listing and selling fees on Ebay, it may already be pretty valuble to me.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 01:03 PM
I just signed up as pitfallharry219.
Dang, we must be getting bigger we have two memebrs using similar PitfallHarry usernames :) You're account is comped Pitfall !!
PR Mega X
10-15-2008, 01:07 PM
I'll definitely look into this (most likely when I'm not at work), so I'm interested in the free listing membership as well ;)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 01:10 PM
I'll definitely look into this (most likely when I'm not at work), so I'm interested in the free listing membership as well ;)
I will hold one for ya :) Let me know when you register (PM) so I can get your account comped.
evilomar
10-15-2008, 01:10 PM
I just registered. I had to pay 150 in listing and eBay fees last month. So I'll give it a try. Just registered as evilomar. I may put up a few things sometime this week. The free listing fee is a great idea.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 01:13 PM
I just registered. I had to pay 150 in listing and eBay fees last month. So I'll give it a try. Just registered as evilomar. I may put up a few things sometime this week. The free listing fee is a great idea.
It's all free for you now my friend. No listing fees, no selling fees and no listing enhancement fees. Nothing --
But please reserve the "Featured Home Page" and "Featured Category" areas for your best items. We don't want to see tons of common stuff listed here :)
And your listings will get you entered into a drawing to win $100. We run this listing contest every month. Details are here on our forums: http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/upload/forumdisplay.php?f=12
Enjoy not paying anything ever again !!
ZForce
10-15-2008, 01:18 PM
I'm going to try to list some stuff over the next couple days to try this out. I got rid of a lot of stuff last month on Fleabay (racking up about 70 bucks in fees) but I'm sure I can find a few more to get rid of :) HONEST Z'S CIRCUS OF VALUES rides again!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 01:24 PM
I'm going to try to list some stuff over the next couple days to try this out. I got rid of a lot of stuff last month on Fleabay (racking up about 70 bucks in fees) but I'm sure I can find a few more to get rid of :) HONEST Z'S CIRCUS OF VALUES rides again!
Nice. A couple things you and all you new sellers need to know about.
We offer free seller tools like homepages and storefronts and also a cool promotional tool that creates a nice clickable list of your auctions you can cut and paste into these forums to promote your Chuckwagon auctions.
Here's how to find these things:
Log in to your members area and click on Seller Tools. Then along the right side of the page you will see a Preferences area. Here you can do a few things including adding your paypal payment address so a paypal button will be imbedded within your invoice to the buyer, you can type in your default shipping and payment terms so you don't need to do it when filling out your individual auctions, you can also click on Homepage Content and easily create your own Chuckwagon storefront and get a unique Chuckwagon URL you can use as part of your forum sigs and blog posts.
Also in the seller tools area you will see in the bottom left corner an option "Lists For Promotions". This is an awesome tool that uses a drop down menu to highlight specific auctions, then it give you a sweet cut and past list of these auctions you can use to promote in the forums.
I hope you all try some of these tools out as just like when using Ebay, self promotion is key to bringing in more bidders.
And here is a great thread running discussing our members experience using the Chuckwagon VS. Ebay: http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/upload/forumdisplay.php?f=17
Enjoy your memberships y'all :applause: There are a few more memberships up for grabs so come and get'em.
ZForce
10-15-2008, 01:41 PM
Are we allowed to set our own methods/prices for shipping and handling? I generally charge only cost of shipping + travelling to post office + packing material on Ebay and use first class for 1-2 game packages or media mail for strat guides. I notice you have guidelines listed on the seller policies, I just want to make sure I don't stray away from what you're looking for (I was charging $3 for a single game 1st Class on ebay or single guide Media Mail)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 01:47 PM
Are we allowed to set our own methods/prices for shipping and handling? I generally charge only cost of shipping + travelling to post office + packing material on Ebay and use first class for 1-2 game packages or media mail for strat guides. I notice you have guidelines listed on the seller policies, I just want to make sure I don't stray away from what you're looking for (I was charging $3 for a single game 1st Class on ebay or single guide Media Mail)
You are def free to use your own S&H fees. These guidelines are just in place to prevent all the $1 Buy It Now but $25 Shipping people and the like. You've seen'em on Ebay but not on the Chuckwagon :)
chakan
10-15-2008, 01:49 PM
I'm going to sign up right now.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 01:58 PM
I'm going to sign up right now.
Chakan your account is now comped. Enjoy !!
chakan
10-15-2008, 02:02 PM
Thank you!
xmrblondex
10-15-2008, 02:02 PM
registered as xmrblondex
waiting on the activation password
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 02:10 PM
registered as xmrblondex
waiting on the activation password
Your account is comped. You should have received your pw by now. If not let me know sometimes they have issues getting through spam blockers and things.
NWgamer666
10-15-2008, 02:10 PM
My username is:
usausausa
If I get free membership I will sell my copy of skate for the 360.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 02:13 PM
My username is:
usausausa
If I get free membership I will sell my copy of skate for the 360.
You are comped. Get it listed :)
Snake2715
10-15-2008, 02:45 PM
Can i ask a question in regards to no listing fees. I dont like to pay fees more than the next guy, but I always felt that the no listing fees policy would flood ebay with a bunch of fake listings. Is that a worry for you?
I know amazon charges nothing for listing fees, but they are somewhat strict on users listing in every category.
Thoughts there?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 03:06 PM
Can i ask a question in regards to no listing fees. I dont like to pay fees more than the next guy, but I always felt that the no listing fees policy would flood ebay with a bunch of fake listings. Is that a worry for you?
I know amazon charges nothing for listing fees, but they are somewhat strict on users listing in every category.
Thoughts there?
So far hasn't been an issue. I guess if that starts happening it will be dealt with by booting the abuser off the Chuckwagon. I have a team that monitors everything quite closely :) Your account is comped by the way.
One of the nice things about having no listing fees is you can break up some of your lots that you would normally sell on Ebay and sell things off individually without incurring a listing fee for each item. Sometimes indivitially run auctions will do better as a whole than a lot.
Thanks.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 03:09 PM
There are still a few of these free accounts left if you are reading this, register and I will comp you in. I am feeling generous today :bouncy:
sandman007
10-15-2008, 03:10 PM
Just registered. Thanks for the offer!
username: sandman007
Purkeynator
10-15-2008, 03:18 PM
For a frame of reference, if anyone wants to know: I sold a Kirby SuperStar Ultra this week on ebay. After the fees and the mandatory Paypal fees, ebay took 21%
NWgamer666
10-15-2008, 03:20 PM
Got skate up for 19.00 shipped. Any takers?
chewster777
10-15-2008, 03:20 PM
I just signed up under the username chewster777!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 03:54 PM
Got skate up for 19.00 shipped. Any takers?
Here is the link:
Items Listed in Games:Microsoft Xbox 360
skate. Xbox 360
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024348
Starting At $19.00 Ends: October 16, 2008 11:00:00 AM EDT
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 03:55 PM
I just signed up under the username chewster777!
Got ya comped Chewie :)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 03:57 PM
Just registered. Thanks for the offer!
username: sandman007
I have your account comped Sandman. Have fun and hopefully make some $$ with it :)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 03:58 PM
For a frame of reference, if anyone wants to know: I sold a Kirby SuperStar Ultra this week on ebay. After the fees and the mandatory Paypal fees, ebay took 21%
That is unfreaking believeable :hot:
ZForce
10-15-2008, 04:12 PM
Just listed like 5 items, it's beautiful seeing "Total Fees from the auction - NONE" as I'm about to list it :)
One thing I would recommend (and I don't know how feasible this is) is to give the lister the option to list multiple shipping costs, for example, so that I could for example, give the buyer the option to get 1st Class Shipping for say $3, or upgrade to Priority Mail and charge say $5. Other than that, great site, and everything seems very intuitive and fast as far as listing stuff goes.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 05:03 PM
Just listed like 5 items, it's beautiful seeing "Total Fees from the auction - NONE" as I'm about to list it :)
One thing I would recommend (and I don't know how feasible this is) is to give the lister the option to list multiple shipping costs, for example, so that I could for example, give the buyer the option to get 1st Class Shipping for say $3, or upgrade to Priority Mail and charge say $5. Other than that, great site, and everything seems very intuitive and fast as far as listing stuff goes.
I have been keeping track of many things that would improve the site and will keep these suggestions as well for future enhancements. I see you have kind of set up your homepage a bit. Good going with the link !!
Glad you like the listing process. It is FAST !! And relisting items is super fast to. Instantly relist an unlimited amount of items in seconds. You may have noticed you can run your auctions for up to 10 days which is what I do with items so if I need to relist, I am not doing it as much.
I hope you all will start getting some bids. I think my appearance on Coin-Op TV next Thursday will bring in a good dose of new traffic as well. So if you are planning on listing things, now to next week would be good :)
Lord_Kefka
10-15-2008, 05:12 PM
If you've got any left, just joined under name LordKefka :)
I sold a bunch of items on ebay and they probably took $100 of the 900 I made. And that was listings and final value.
camoor
10-15-2008, 05:23 PM
Just registered as camoor. Thanks dude!
camoor
10-15-2008, 05:27 PM
BTW anyone can link me to that chase the chuck wagon commercial. I've only ever seen the game.
somegamer
10-15-2008, 05:28 PM
I've been away from eBay for a while, and the difference in policies from a few years ago is suprising. I've registered on the wagon under typerion.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 05:59 PM
I've been away from eBay for a while, and the difference in policies from a few years ago is suprising. I've registered on the wagon under typerion.
Got you comped. Hope you try some listings :) Thanks,
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 06:00 PM
Just registered as camoor. Thanks dude!
You are in the company of the Chuckwagon. All free. Thanks !!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 06:01 PM
If you've got any left, just joined under name LordKefka :)
I sold a bunch of items on ebay and they probably took $100 of the 900 I made. And that was listings and final value.
Your are in My Lord. Use the Chuckwagon wisely, you will :)
doughazelwood
10-15-2008, 07:32 PM
I am interested in a lifetime seller account. Just registered under the name garetjax.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 07:46 PM
I am interested in a lifetime seller account. Just registered under the name garetjax.
Got ya comped in the Chuckwagon. Thanks for joining:applause:
HighlightShow
10-15-2008, 07:52 PM
I will check it out!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 07:52 PM
We have six more comped free memberships left. Then they are gone :)
lolwut?
10-15-2008, 07:59 PM
Hey man, sounds good, I have a few gaming things to list. Are there reserves you can set?
My userid: lolwut
shipwreck
10-15-2008, 08:00 PM
We have six more comped free memberships left. Then they are gone :)
Just signed up. I'll check it out.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:02 PM
Hey man, sounds good, I have a few gaming things to list. Are there reserves you can set?
My userid: lolwut
Yep. Just like Ebay only free if you sign up :)
ZForce
10-15-2008, 08:02 PM
Lolwut, you can set reserve prices and Buy Now prices
chev317
10-15-2008, 08:03 PM
signed up this afternoon, sounds like a helluva deal as far as the comped membership goes
signed up as Tex317
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:03 PM
Just signed up. I'll check it out.
Free auctions heading your way. You are comped in. Enjoy !
lolwut?
10-15-2008, 08:03 PM
Thanks man, just saw it.
Did I make it for one of the last 6 slots?
spidey193
10-15-2008, 08:04 PM
Sounds cool, I'll definitely check it out. I'd love a lifetime membership, just registered as spidey193.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:04 PM
signed up this afternoon, sounds like a helluva deal as far as the comped membership goes
What was your username on the Chuckwagon Chev? Don't remember you coming in yet? LMK.
chev317
10-15-2008, 08:05 PM
sorry Chuck forgot to post it, i signed up as Tex317...i also edited my post just in case, thanks
shipwreck
10-15-2008, 08:05 PM
Free auctions heading your way. You are comped in. Enjoy !
Great, got a brand new Wii Fit that I've been meaning to get up somewhere.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:05 PM
signed up this afternoon, sounds like a helluva deal as far as the comped membership goes
signed up as Tex317
Ok. Found ya. Your account is now set to free free free !
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:06 PM
Sounds cool, I'll definitely check it out. I'd love a lifetime membership, just registered as spidey193.
Got ya comped Spidey. Thanks !!
Bioshocked360
10-15-2008, 08:07 PM
Signed up with the name Bioshocked.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:07 PM
Thanks man, just saw it.
Did I make it for one of the last 6 slots?
Ya made it. I need to go see if we hit our # yet ?? Getting close to ending this thing for now :)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:08 PM
Signed up with the name Bioshocked.
You just made it in Bio. Account comped.
lolwut?
10-15-2008, 08:10 PM
Ya made it. I need to go see if we hit our # yet ?? Getting close to ending this thing for now :)
Awesome. I'll list a couple things tonight, and I will definitely spread the word about this site.
Thanks again man
I am down for a Lifetime Seller account if there any left and thanks for the tip OP site looks nice!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:13 PM
I am down for a Lifetime Seller account if there any left and thanks for the tip OP site looks nice!
One left better grab it :)
One left better grab it :)
Signed up with username of MrX
Lord_Kefka
10-15-2008, 08:18 PM
w00t! Thanks to you good sir. Time to get that ebay Chuckwagon pile ready for auction.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:20 PM
We hit our 25 Free Memberships. I want to thank all you Cheap Ass Gamers for registering on the Chuckwagon.
Your memberships will entitle all of you to free auctions, but the one thing that will be enforced is the use of Featured Homepage and Featured Category listings. These must be used for only your best items as we don't want to flood these area with common items -- kind of like they are now. I am sifting through that as we speak.
Also, I ask that you guys try and promote the site whenever and whereever you are able within reason. At least in the forum areas where you can promote your Ebay or Chuckwagon auctions. And if you use other forums tell everyone there about us as well.
We are growing very fast and have a great community growing and I believe we are the single most successful video game dedicated auction site to attempt to go up against Ebay.
Keep in mind that you need to try and self promote your items whenever possible and we have Seller Tools to help you do that. Login to your members area, click on Seller Tools and look around a bit. You will see everything from bulk listing instructions (more info on that in our forums), homepage set up and Lists for Promotions (Great Tool - HINT HINT).
If any of you have any quesitons regarding the site you can PM me right here or email me directly at socalmike@chasethechuckwagon.com.
As indicated, I will be on CoinOP TV next Thursday and will be using that to spread the word even more. So I am trying to get a ton of listings going during the end of next week so when new people come on they see lots going on, which there is :)
Thanks again to all of you !! :applause: And you can count on the Chuckwagon to be around a helluva long time.
For those of you going to be listing some things be aware of our monthly listing contests and we also have a member running a great listing contest for some good prizes to help us load up listings before next Thursday -- Check and join our forums to keep up to date on the contests and promotions. There is real $$ at stake every month: http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/upload/index.php
DAWG26
10-15-2008, 08:23 PM
Thanks, Im really glad I got in on this.
dv8mad
10-15-2008, 08:43 PM
I'm really glad I read this after the 25. LOL
Here's a question though. Are internatiobnal sellers able to sign up, or is this site available for sign-ups only within North America?
I live in Japan.
Layziebones
10-15-2008, 08:56 PM
I just registered as
Ionic_Gaming
You are out of memberships already, right?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:57 PM
I'm really glad I read this after the 25. LOL
Here's a question though. Are internatiobnal sellers able to sign up, or is this site available for sign-ups only within North America?
I live in Japan.
The Chuckwagon is open to everyone whereever you live. We actually have quite an International community growing with some from Japan, Austrailie, All over Europe, Canada, etc.
For those of you who missed out on this, no worries, the Chuckwagon is still significantly cheaper than Ebay and you can see we have a nice community growing and more and more buyer and seller traffic every day.
It is free of course to register, and there are no listing fees so we are only paid if your item sells or if you use our cheap listing enhancements. And our selling fees don't even come close to Ebay (we use a straight forward 3-2-1 %). No photo upload fees, free seller storefronts/homepages and lots more.
So keep signing up and get some listings going to try things out. If they don't sell, you can relist for free so you are not getting dinged everytime you list or relist. It's a beautiful thing.
Support your fellow Cheap Ass Gamers and bid on some of their items :)
I know many of them have listings running right now that they will hopefully be promoting in this forum to let you all know.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 08:58 PM
I'm really glad I read this after the 25. LOL
Here's a question though. Are internatiobnal sellers able to sign up, or is this site available for sign-ups only within North America?
I live in Japan.
Dang, you guys are making this tough :) Ok if you want to sign up I will comp you in :) We need more of you from Japan to sign up anyway, spread the word over there :lol:
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 09:00 PM
I just registered as
Ionic_Gaming
You are out of memberships already, right?
I comped you in Ionic. Like I said feeling generous today :bouncy:
Layziebones
10-15-2008, 09:02 PM
I comped you in Ionic. Like I said feeling generous today :bouncy:
Thanks!
I'll add your link to my site a little later today.
For payment, are sellers required to accept Paypal or how do buyrs normally pay?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 09:06 PM
Thanks!
I'll add your link to my site a little later today.
For payment, are sellers required to accept Paypal or how do buyrs normally pay?
We do have Paypal as an imbedded payment option in our invoice system (I know I wish there were other options too). But you have to set that in your preferences area - - login to members area, click on seller tools and along right side of page you will see a preferences area where it asks for your paypal payment address. Then it will imbed a Paypal button right in your invoice to your buyers. But you can use what ever other method you want (Google Checkout, etc). Otherwise you can accept money orders, cashier's checks, whatever you want. It's a free world right ?? :)
kcreject
10-15-2008, 09:14 PM
Joined as kcreject, how much are the seller accounts?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 09:24 PM
Joined as kcreject, how much are the seller accounts?
I have given away some seller accounts free, but I have to be done with that for now. Oh, crap , I will comp you in as well. So your account is free -
but you will have to be the last one :) Ok. Your account is now comped.
Layziebones
10-15-2008, 09:27 PM
I am having a problem posting images from URL's. I try to post and it just kind of freezes.
darock738
10-15-2008, 09:31 PM
just signed up as darock738
Jedi1979
10-15-2008, 09:47 PM
of course like usual i am late to the party...but i did sign up under Jedi1979 and am pleased to see I can look through the closed auctions which helps quite a bit...I look forward to listing some of my vintage games
doughazelwood
10-15-2008, 10:04 PM
I was wondering if there was an option for managing international bidders (only allowing domestic bidders, etc.). Also thanks for the free account and the site looks awesome!!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 10:13 PM
I am having a problem posting images from URL's. I try to post and it just kind of freezes.
Not sure why? Can you just upload the photos as a jpeg of gif - we host them? Never had an issue before -- Let me know if this helps.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 10:14 PM
I was wondering if there was an option for managing international bidders (only allowing domestic bidders, etc.). Also thanks for the free account and the site looks awesome!!
That's a great question , and suprisingly one that hasn't come up yet. For now, I guess the answer is no, you will just have to make sure to mention that within your auction description. Bold it :)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 10:15 PM
just signed up as darock738
Welcome aboard the Chuckwagon Darock and Jedi!
lolwut?
10-15-2008, 10:51 PM
Hey SoCal Mike,
We are still charged for listing enhancements, right? Or are those free too?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-15-2008, 11:13 PM
Hey SoCal Mike,
We are still charged for listing enhancements, right? Or are those free too?
They are free.. . .but like I said, use the Featured areas (homepage or category) only for rare or higher priced items. Also, use the bold and highlighted listings sparringly as well. Hope this helps you out :)
lolwut?
10-15-2008, 11:46 PM
They are free.. . .but like I said, use the Featured areas (homepage or category) only for rare or higher priced items. Also, use the bold and highlighted listings sparringly as well. Hope this helps you out :)
Will do. Thanks for all your help
dafunkk12
10-16-2008, 10:57 AM
I guess I never got to thanking you for the membership, so I'd like to extend my appreciation here. I've got long hours away from home, so I'll dig through my closet this weekend and see if there's anything good to list.
Wishlist feature: view completed auctions by item.
As both a shopper and seller, I like to see what current "market value" is on items by searching closed auctions for initial prices, closing prices, whether they've sold or not, etc.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-16-2008, 11:11 AM
I guess I never got to thanking you for the membership, so I'd like to extend my appreciation here. I've got long hours away from home, so I'll dig through my closet this weekend and see if there's anything good to list.
Wishlist feature: view completed auctions by item.
As both a shopper and seller, I like to see what current "market value" is on items by searching closed auctions for initial prices, closing prices, whether they've sold or not, etc.
We do have an advanced search area which you can click under the main search bar. Then you can type in what you are looking for then use the pull down menu to choose recently closed. That may help you. Let me know. Thanks.
Kandal
10-16-2008, 11:12 AM
Signed up just now as Kandal please make me a Life TIME MEMBER SHIP!
bobraskin
10-16-2008, 11:29 AM
pretty cool site i'l have another look tonight when i get home and sign-up
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slidecage
10-16-2008, 11:44 AM
sad missed the chance for free membership standing : (
o well back to ebay : ) jk i will check out the site later tonight when i got more time
dv8mad
10-16-2008, 12:06 PM
Dang, you guys are making this tough :) Ok if you want to sign up I will comp you in :) We need more of you from Japan to sign up anyway, spread the word over there :lol:
Fantastic! Thank you very much. I just registered as BuyJapan.;)
jwbbud
10-16-2008, 12:23 PM
Id be interested if any are still available. 3500+ feedback on fleabay and havent sold regularly since the recent rules change
Silverslug
10-16-2008, 12:48 PM
I've been looking for a alternative to EBay for awhile. no i'm not a power seller, i have like 43ish feedback.
If you still have giving out memberships, let me know ;)
Snake2715
10-16-2008, 01:35 PM
You guys get on there and use the site then. He cant always give out free memberships. The fees are 1/10th of what ebay is charging and no listing fees.
LegendK7ll3r
10-16-2008, 01:48 PM
I don't see how I didn't notice this before, and I guess by not noticing, I missed out on free membership.
Oh well, site looks nice, I registered anyway - as LegendK1ll3r.
dv8mad
10-16-2008, 01:49 PM
I was wondering if there was an option for managing international bidders (only allowing domestic bidders, etc.). Also thanks for the free account and the site looks awesome!!
Aww, c'mon man. It's not hard enough for us to find deals already?:cry:
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-16-2008, 04:29 PM
Auction Talk 10/13/08
Updated auction talk. New affiliates, lots of growth, new items listed you won't want to miss !
http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/AuctionTalk.mp3 (http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/AuctionTalk.mp3)
newlu
10-16-2008, 05:16 PM
Auction Talk 10/13/08
Updated auction talk. New affiliates, lots of growth, new items listed you won't want to miss !
http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/AuctionTalk.mp3 (http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/AuctionTalk.mp3)
love the background music :lol:
slidecage
10-16-2008, 07:40 PM
You guys get on there and use the site then. He cant always give out free memberships. The fees are 1/10th of what ebay is charging and no listing fees.
A commission of 3% is charged on the first $100.00 of the Purchase Price
when does ebay charge 30% final vaule fees : )
i might use it a little to start ...... still would been nice to got a free account : ) jk
Snake2715
10-17-2008, 12:36 PM
A commission of 3% is charged on the first $100.00 of the Purchase Price
when does ebay charge 30% final vaule fees : )
i might use it a little to start ...... still would been nice to got a free account : ) jk
I sell a $50 game on ebay, ebay fees alone are 5.07 for fixed price listing.
Here its a flat 1.50.
Yes its not really 1/10th but its ~30% of the ebay fees, so 3/10ths does that make it worse somehow?
But hey get that membership if you can, I would!
Colecago
10-17-2008, 12:41 PM
count me in, i've been gradually increasing my ebay sales and am sick of all the hidden fees, especially being tied to paypal and getting double charge :-(
slidecage
10-17-2008, 04:27 PM
I sell a $50 game on ebay, ebay fees alone are 5.07 for fixed price listing.
Here its a flat 1.50.
Yes its not really 1/10th but its ~30% of the ebay fees, so 3/10ths does that make it worse somehow?
But hey get that membership if you can, I would!
if you dont need a credit card how do they charge you the fees......
i might try to dump off these SHE RA dvd collections i forgot to return to best buy before the 30 days was up...
Snake2715
10-17-2008, 04:29 PM
Slide,
Thats not a question for me. I have yet to list, and hope to this weekend.
doughazelwood
10-17-2008, 04:39 PM
Aww, c'mon man. It's not hard enough for us to find deals already?:cry:
Good point! I will place in all of my listings "INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING." That way, I can work out a shipping arrangement. I just want to be careful, because ebay bidders will sometimes ignore "SHIPS TO U.S. ONLY".
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-17-2008, 05:40 PM
if you dont need a credit card how do they charge you the fees......
i might try to dump off these SHE RA dvd collections i forgot to return to best buy before the 30 days was up...
our system bills out every 30 days and you can use paypal to pay the fees. this will change in the future after we set up a true merchant account.
if you don't use paypal we can always work out other payment arrangements like mailing a check or something.
slidecage
10-17-2008, 09:32 PM
our system bills out every 30 days and you can use paypal to pay the fees. this will change in the future after we set up a true merchant account.
if you don't use paypal we can always work out other payment arrangements like mailing a check or something.
ouch so someone could list a ton of stuff and then just say FU and never pay the bill ?
though im not saying i would do that just asking what protection do you have to protect yourself form people like that
help1
10-17-2008, 09:56 PM
I can already think of one reason why I hate your site. Its domain name is too long.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-17-2008, 10:52 PM
I can already think of one reason why I hate your site. Its domain name is too long.
http://www.CdubZ.com
It's only 5 characters more than cheapassgamer.com? :)
LegendK7ll3r
10-18-2008, 12:11 AM
Just put my first item up, so hopefully, it'll work out well. If it does, I'm sure you can expect me to become a regular seller on here. :)
1trueshad0w
10-18-2008, 01:34 AM
Thanks, I'll look around and see if I find anything I like. =)
help1
10-18-2008, 11:11 AM
http://www.CdubZ.com
It's only 5 characters more than cheapassgamer.com? :)
I use cheapyd.com
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-19-2008, 03:18 PM
ouch so someone could list a ton of stuff and then just say FU and never pay the bill ?
though im not saying i would do that just asking what protection do you have to protect yourself form people like that
So far hasn't happened but as we grow this will all be changed. Like I said, i will probably get a real merchant account after a short while. But for know selling fees are simply paid through paypal.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-19-2008, 05:17 PM
http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/17/smallbusiness/ebay_twilight.smb/
Check out the comments at the end of the article :)
- Keep it up Ebay !
somegamer
10-19-2008, 09:49 PM
If anyone is wondering about the new hold policy, here is a reply from them on the new change:
Dear *******,
Thank you for contacting PayPal.
Hello, I hope all is well with you. My name is *******, and it is my
pleasure to assist you. I understand that you have already shipped the
item through USPS but the funds are still on hold. I sincerely apologize
for the inconvenience this has caused you but I would be more than
willing to help you on your concern. Let me check your account further.
Upon checking USPS, I see that the item was delivered on October 18th.
Please note that the funds will be released three days after the
confirmed delivery date. PayPal may also release the funds if the buyer
leaves a positive feedback regarding the item. In this case, the funds
will be released 24 hours after the feedback is posted.
PayPal may release the Payment Hold when one of the criteria is met:
The buyer leaves positive feedback after receiving the item.
21 days without a dispute, claim, chargeback or reversal filed on
that transaction.
3 days after PayPal confirms item delivery.
PayPal can confirm delivery if you use USPS, UPS, or FedEx to ship the
item and use PayPal shipping labels, or upload tracking information to
PayPal through the transaction details page. This applies to US domestic
transactions only.
If you ship through an alternative carrier or the shipment is not US
domestic, PayPal will be unable to confirm delivery. In this situation,
the buyer must provide positive feedback or 21 days must elapse without
a buyer dispute, claim, chargeback or other action.
I would like to let you know that you are valuable to us, and it is
important for me to help you resolve your concern. If in case you feel
that these information / instructions are inadequate, please don't
hesitate to contact our Community Support Agents at 1-888-221-1161, and
we would be delighted to further assist you regarding your immediate
concern.
We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding this matter, and
wish you continued success on PayPal. Rest assured that we are committed
to making your experiences at PayPal pleasant and rewarding.
Sincerely,
*******
Consumer Support
PayPal, an eBay Company
Sinnbox
10-19-2008, 10:26 PM
Ebay sucks!! lol, I dont use the chuckwagon very often, but I never use Ebay!!
dsullo
10-20-2008, 01:37 PM
Here are my auctions if anyone care to look or hopefully bid. thanks
Nintendo Gamecube Game Boy Game Boy Advance Player with Disc
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024904 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024904)
Starting At $14.99 Ends: October 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
N64 NINTENDO 64 Hey You Pikachu Complete in Box Rare
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024905 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024905)
Starting At $12.99 Ends: October 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
Sega Dreamcast Official Mouse Rare
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024417 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024417)
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
NES Nintendo Metal Gear with Manual and Map
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024421 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024421)
Now At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
Atari 2600 Rare Import TAIWAN PITFALL IN BOX
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024442 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024442)
Starting At $3.00 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
Intellivision Voice Synthesis Module with 3 Complete Voice Games Intellivoice
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000023083 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000023083)
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 18, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
Activision Sky Stars (Sky Jinks) Patch Rare
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000023081 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000023081)
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 21, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
N64 Nintendo 64 lot of 4 games Road Rash Power Rangers A Bugs Life Gauntlet
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000023082 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000023082)
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 21, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
atari 7800 new factory sealed HAT TRICK
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024427 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024427)
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Mario Clash
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024478 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024478)
Starting At $19.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Wario Land
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024479 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024479)
Now At $12.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Galactic Pinball Complete
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024481 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024481)
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Mario's Tennis
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024482 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024482)
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Red Alarm
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024483 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024483)
Starting At $6.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Teleroboxer
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024484 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024484)
Starting At $6.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
NIntendo Virual Boy Rare Complete GOLF
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024485 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024485)
Starting At $12.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
Rare N64 Nintendo 64 GOLD CONTROLLER WOW!
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024906 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024906)
Starting At $9.99 Ends: October 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
ATARI 2600 4 Complete Games VENTURE CROSSBOW DARK CHAMBERS SOLARIS
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024907 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024907)
Starting At $8.99 Ends: October 24, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
NES Nintendo System Top Loader TOPLOADER NICE
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024462 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024462)
Now At $39.99 Ends: October 23, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
NIntendo Gamecube Paper Mario Thousand Year Door
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024464 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024464)
Starting At $6.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
atari 7800 new factory sealed POLE POSITION II
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024431 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024431)
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 10:00:00 PM EDT
atari 7800 new factory sealed CENTIPEDE
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024430 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024430)
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
atari 7800 new factory sealed JOUST
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000024428 (http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000024428)
Starting At $3.99 Ends: October 22, 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-23-2008, 12:52 PM
Charging a bit more, but offering free shipping in the USA. And they ship same day.
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000027237
somegamer
10-23-2008, 07:45 PM
An incident came up and I have one controller left. I was trying to make a listing when I noticed the login link on the website is gone.
newlu
10-24-2008, 01:33 AM
Charging a bit more, but offering free shipping in the USA. And they ship same day.
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000027237
What's the difference between this one and the one thats coming out later?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-24-2008, 07:28 PM
An incident came up and I have one controller left. I was trying to make a listing when I noticed the login link on the website is gone.
Not sure what you mean here? Our Login appears to be up and running? Let me know if there was another problem. Thanks,
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-29-2008, 05:10 PM
Hey Everyone -
What does everyone think regarding our domain name http://www.ChaseTheChuckwagon.com? I really like the name form an "old school" standpoint but not sure how it translates to main stream gamers these days.
Let me know what you think. I have also registered the domain name
http://www.Vid-Bid.com.
Not saying I will be changing our name anytime soon, but keeping the options open.
Which name would you vote for and what name do you think would be more likely to draw in new members?
Hope some of you will chime in. And as you will see Vid-Bid.com now forwards to the Chuckwagon so those of you looking to type in a shorter name, here you go :)
Snake2715
10-29-2008, 05:19 PM
Obviously the story goes that Ebay started with Pez or whatever..
Are you able to register a domain name that will allow expansion should a need/desire ever arise?
Vid-Bid is not bad though.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-29-2008, 05:43 PM
I've registered Vid-Bid just so if I ever feel a name change would better the community, and bring in more buyers to bid on our sellers items then I will consider it.
Or maybe just tieing the two together or something. Maybe have both ChaseTheChuckwagon & Vid-Bid.com on the same title header. I think for the younger, mainstream gamer crowd Vid-Bid.com may be more enticing to join.
But I can't argue with the success we've had as CTCW.com. The name doesn't seemed to have hurt us one bit. But could we have grown faster on more maintstream, modern gaming forums with a more modern sounding name? That is the question?
Thoughts ?
DAWG26
10-29-2008, 08:12 PM
I do think that Vid-Bid would go over better.
csidegamer
10-29-2008, 09:47 PM
Late, but registered anyway.
Have a bunch of stuff to unload before xmas.
Thanks,
Shawn
Friend of Sonic
10-29-2008, 09:51 PM
Are the free account offers all done with?
I don't particularly like Vid-Bid.com any better than ChaseTheChuckwagon.com, but I think it would be a better choice. It would definitely be more memorable for people who never heard of the Chase The Chuckwagon game. I think VidBid.com would be even better, but it seems someone else already registered that name.
Mars10
10-30-2008, 03:17 PM
Signed up under Mars10. Thanks! Will be listing stuff soon!
doughazelwood
10-30-2008, 03:36 PM
Hey Mike,
Personally I much prefer ChaseTheChuckWagon. It's easier to remember than Vid-Bid. Many people might not remember if it's Vid-Bid, VidBid, or some other variation. If someone else is using VidBid, I think that would cause too much confusion. As far as the obscure reference, who cares? Does anyone really know what "ebay" actually refers to? I think the "old school" appeal will pay off, as older gamers generally have more money to spend.
Also, the site is working great so far on my end! I have already had a couple sales and I noticed "socalmike" had even bid on a couple of my items. Once again, thanks for the free account.
Note: If anyone is interested I have an auction running right now for the rare PS1 game Brigandine. Feel free to check out any of my other auctions if you like, my CTCW username is garetjax.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-30-2008, 04:07 PM
Hey Mike,
Personally I much prefer ChaseTheChuckWagon. It's easier to remember than Vid-Bid. Many people might not remember if it's Vid-Bid, VidBid, or some other variation. If someone else is using VidBid, I think that would cause too much confusion. As far as the obscure reference, who cares? Does anyone really know what "ebay" actually refers to? I think the "old school" appeal will pay off, as older gamers generally have more money to spend.
Also, the site is working great so far on my end! I have already had a couple sales and I noticed "socalmike" had even bid on a couple of my items. Once again, thanks for the free account.
Note: If anyone is interested I have an auction running right now for the rare PS1 game Brigandine. Feel free to check out any of my other auctions if you like, my CTCW username is garetjax.
I agree 100% and have been getting the same response from others so it will not be changing ever. I may use both in some instances but that's it.
Also I am in negotiations with a popular online reseller to sell these memberships (either a lifetime or yearly) shortly and if this ends up working out would generate lots of buzz and also bring lots more members into the marketplace.
I am glad you are getting some bids. Ya, I threw a bid in on your Brigandine but it looks like it's going to keep going higher :)
Glad you like the site !!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
10-30-2008, 04:08 PM
Signed up under Mars10. Thanks! Will be listing stuff soon!
Great to have you aboard the Chuckwagon :)
ZForce
10-30-2008, 04:22 PM
Still waiting for people to bid on my stuff, but at least I don't have to worry about continuing to pay to relist them each time :)
doughazelwood
10-30-2008, 06:41 PM
Hey Mike,
One other request, or maybe I am just overlooking this. Is there a "printer version" for the invoices? A regular screen print of the invoice page takes two printer sheets and uses colored ink. It would be great if this could be compacted a little, or have a printer version offered, that way a copy could be easily included with the item as it's mailed out. I am mailing my first sale out and just noticed this. Thanks!!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-06-2008, 02:25 AM
I was googling our name and discovered the Keno Bros mentioned the Chuckwagon:
http://tech.msn.com/guides/slideshowcollect_games.aspx?cp-documentid=9524472&imageindex=5
This mention should bring in even more new members :)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-06-2008, 02:29 AM
Hey Mike,
One other request, or maybe I am just overlooking this. Is there a "printer version" for the invoices? A regular screen print of the invoice page takes two printer sheets and uses colored ink. It would be great if this could be compacted a little, or have a printer version offered, that way a copy could be easily included with the item as it's mailed out. I am mailing my first sale out and just noticed this. Thanks!!
That's a good suggestion and I will keep it in mind when I get my developer to make some more future changes. How do you like the site so far?
doughazelwood
11-06-2008, 05:57 AM
Everything is great. Just got my first feedback!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-06-2008, 10:54 AM
Everything is great. Just got my first feedback!
Hey Congrats on that. It's amazing to look through the users and see all the many feedbacks everyone is accumulating. That is proof to everyone there is lots of activity going on.
Click on my Feedback and look at all the feedback of the other members. It's pretty asonishing I think.
Here's a link to my Chuckwagon Homepage. Click View Feedback and check out.
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/sites/socalmike/
XxFuRy2Xx
11-06-2008, 07:15 PM
Do you happen to have any more free seller accounts?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-10-2008, 11:10 PM
Finally an updated Auction Talk. My Bronchitis finally gave me enough of a break to get one out.
Updated auction talk. New affiliates, lots of growth, new items listed you won't want to miss !
http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/AuctionTalk.mp3 (http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/AuctionTalk.mp3)
newlu
11-14-2008, 11:09 PM
sold my first item!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-15-2008, 01:49 AM
sold my first item!
Sweet. I hope it all worked out for you. You will be suprised how fast the feedbacks start adding up if you can use the site with some regularity. I know a few other here are having some initial success as well.
And for those of you who got in on the Free Seller deal, I hope you can try and get a few items listed. You can't sell if you don't list :)
Rollobobo
11-21-2008, 06:42 PM
Hey there....I'm thinking about trying this...as an ebayer that pretty much sold only video games on ebay I am amazed ay how much worse it has gotten. I think I'll give it a go
starmask2k3
11-23-2008, 05:54 PM
Sounds like a great offer, so please count me in! I'm not a career eBay seller, so you certainly won't lose much money from me for the occasional items I have to sell. I always seem to forget about eBay's discounted listing days, so this will likely help me move items more regularly.
me to please
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-24-2008, 01:09 AM
I have dealt with my share of negativity since starting the Chuckwagon. It has lessoned with our growth but still it comes up:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8793&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
Why? Choices are good, right? Drunken Ponder . . . .
Mr.Swagga
11-24-2008, 05:39 PM
Just joined as Potaters :D
Edited: Nvm
slidecage
11-24-2008, 07:27 PM
I have dealt with my share of negativity since starting the Chuckwagon. It has lessoned with our growth but still it comes up:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8793&st=0&sk=t&sd=a
Why? Choices are good, right? Drunken Ponder . . . .
any chance we will be able to browse by cat...
like rpg games ect
solidsnake871
11-26-2008, 02:26 AM
I just wanted to tell everyone about Dawdle.com I was on chasethechuckwagon for a few months, but I barely sold anything, so what good is a low fee if it's never collected? Anyways, dawdle has worked out so far, I've already made 50 bucks. :applause:
clarence
Hydro2Oxide
11-26-2008, 02:38 AM
I just wanted to tell everyone about Dawdle.com I was on chasethechuckwagon for a few months, but I barely sold anything, so what good is a low fee if it's never collected? Anyways, dawdle has worked out so far, I've already made 50 bucks. :applause:
clarence
Just checked out Dawdle, and well...
http://www.dawdle.com/search.php/1/1/Platform=Xbox_360
Look at the prices for the 360's? That's pathetic.
dawdledotcom
11-26-2008, 07:35 PM
Just checked out Dawdle, and well...
http://www.dawdle.com/search.php/1/1/Platform=Xbox_360
Look at the prices for the 360's? That's pathetic.
Yeah, because it's so easy to list, some people just list at absurd prices just to see what happens. Pretty easy to ignore them, since you can name your own price by making a StandingOffer. There are some decent deals on 360 games, though: http://www.dawdle.com/search.php/1/1/Platform=Xbox_360/Price=LessThan25
Either way, this is Chase's thread, and I'll back off. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-27-2008, 05:30 AM
I just wanted to tell everyone about Dawdle.com I was on chasethechuckwagon for a few months, but I barely sold anything, so what good is a low fee if it's never collected? Anyways, dawdle has worked out so far, I've already made 50 bucks. :applause:
clarence
I don't show a Clarence registered on the Chuckwagon?
Here are some hard #'s in our forum. But our site mirrors eBay to a T. Rare or more desireable items are selling great, while common items may have to be relisted before selling. Since there are no listing fees, it's really not a big deal. Look at how many things go unsold on Ebay each day. It would blow your mind.
http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/upload/forumdisplay.php?f=17
So far we are holding our own. And registrations are on the up. Signed up over 253 new members in Nov. so far alone. And all our auctions will soon be fed through http://www.oodle classified site in the next 1-2 weeks when our feed gets set up so that will bring more buyers in. And we have a couple large relationships we are working on that could take the site main stream in a big hurry. In 9 months we've come a long way :)
xenoaroe
11-27-2008, 10:02 AM
Just registered as Xenoaroe
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-27-2008, 12:24 PM
Just registered as Xenoaroe
Thanks for signing up :) You are #1472.
Check our our new feature of the websit : "Buried Treasures"
More Details Here:
http://www.ChasingTheChuckwagon.com
ChaseTheChuckwagon
11-29-2008, 02:45 PM
Today we have passed another milestone by having our 1,500th member register (and having a recored month with 282 signups so far). We have also surpassed $50,000 in auction sales this week. Thanks to everyone for helping us become the most successful video game dedicated auction site to take on Ebay. :applause:
On another note, I have had many members express interest in me starting another auction site to sell everything else. I have given it alot of thought and I am excited to tell everyone, within 7-10 days a new site will be launched where you can all sell everything else. Details are forth coming, but at the least your current Chuckwagon registration will carry over to the new site as well and you can jump back and forth between them using your exisitng user ID and password. If you are set up with a Seller Membership this will carry over to the new site so you can continue selling for free over there as well :) Of course, the new site will feature our same low cost fee structure as on ChaseTheChuckwagon.com. A formal announcement will be made here once the site is launched.
http://chasingthechuckwagon.com/Vendoogle.jpg
mguiddy
11-29-2008, 03:01 PM
On another note, I have had many members express interest in me starting another auction site to sell everything else. I have given it alot of thought and I am excited to tell everyone, within 7-10 days a new site will be launched where you can all sell everything else. Details are forth coming, but at the least your current Chuckwagon registration will carry over to the new site as well and you can jump back and forth between them using your exisitng user ID and password. If you are set up with a Seller Membership this will carry over to the new site so you can continue selling for free over there as well :) Of course, the new site will feature our same low cost fee structure as on ChaseTheChuckwagon.com. A formal announcement will be made here once the site is launched.
Wooo Hooo Hooo! :whee:
Says the guy who has yet to put anything up for sale.:lol:
I'm working on it.;)
DAWG26
11-29-2008, 09:20 PM
Today we have passed another milestone by having our 1,500th member register (and having a recored month with 282 signups so far). We have also surpassed $50,000 in auction sales this week. Thanks to everyone for helping us become the most successful video game dedicated auction site to take on Ebay. :applause:
On another note, I have had many members express interest in me starting another auction site to sell everything else. I have given it alot of thought and I am excited to tell everyone, within 7-10 days a new site will be launched where you can all sell everything else. Details are forth coming, but at the least your current Chuckwagon registration will carry over to the new site as well and you can jump back and forth between them using your exisitng user ID and password. If you are set up with a Seller Membership this will carry over to the new site so you can continue selling for free over there as well :) Of course, the new site will feature our same low cost fee structure as on ChaseTheChuckwagon.com. A formal announcement will be made here once the site is launched.
http://chasingthechuckwagon.com/Vendoogle.jpg
That is absolutely awsome to hear! :applause:
Lord_Kefka
11-29-2008, 09:30 PM
I have all kinds of random stuff to sell I didn't want to list on ebay. May be time to finally put that lifetime seller account to good use!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
12-02-2008, 02:22 PM
As always, I see it as my duty to keep doing what I can as the owner of ChaseTheChuckwagon.com, to keep driving buyer traffic to the site to bid on your items.
I have just finished our newest feature of the Chuckwagon which is a daily feed, which feeds 1,000 (soon to be 3,000) of our auction items through a new classified site started by some ex-Ebay Brass - http://www.oodle.com. They are growing very fast and have lots of traffic and are competing with craigslist on the classifieds front.
To see some of our feeds in action go to oodle and search for Intellivision. Scroll through the listings and you will now see some ChaseTheCHuckwagon.com auctions appearing.
This will work for all our items and will instantly bring more traffic to the Chuckwagon.
I hope this makes some of you feel better about listing on the site. We are growing fast and the # of bids and % of items getting sold is on the rise.
And we are very close to launching our Auction Site to sell all your other stuff so stay tuned for a pending announcement on Vendoogle.com.
lingenfelser
12-02-2008, 02:55 PM
Just signed up as:
kclacl
Looking forward to my first auction!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
12-02-2008, 05:38 PM
What's Old Is New Again On . . . .
http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/Vendoogle.jpg
__________________________________________________ ________
Vendoogle.com is Launched & Live! If you are registered on ChaseTheChuckwagon.com then you are already registered on Vendoogle.com. All feedback and discount levels (if you are fortunate to have bought or won a Lifetime Seller Membership) will transfer to the new site so you can start listing and selling right away.
A Chuckwagon memberwide email went out with all the details. Two great sites, only one registration. That's what it's all about.
http://www.Vendoogle.com
Sulik2
12-02-2008, 05:48 PM
I just registered as Sulik2 on the site. The site looks very promising I can't wait to start using it.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
12-04-2008, 02:05 AM
I just registered as Sulik2 on the site. The site looks very promising I can't wait to start using it.
Thanks for joining and hope you enjoy buying and selling on the chuckwagon and Vendoogle :)
bkfountain
12-05-2008, 01:53 PM
I just joined. I got tired with ebay's crap and I all was buying and selling were games and consoles.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
12-07-2008, 11:56 PM
At the recommondation from many of our members and also a trademark attorney, I have changed the name from Vendoogle.com to Vendazzle.com. Our new logo is below and the site will changed over very soon.
http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/vendazzlelogo.jpg
ChaseTheChuckwagon
12-09-2008, 01:34 PM
Vendazzle.com is now live and as a reminder, if you are already registered in ChaseTheChuckwagon.com you are already registered in Vendazzle.com.
For those of you who scored Free Seller Memberships on the Chuckwagon this will also transfer over to the new site as well.
strikeratt
12-14-2008, 11:11 PM
AnotherStereotype and I have been looking to start somewhat of a storefront for all of our recent finds and some backlog out of our personal collection. After reading this thread we decided to give ChaseTheChuckwagon a shot. We only have 1 item up as we speak but it's one we're pretty fond of...
Here's our link:
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/sites/gamehunters/
We're hoping to put a few games up daily as our personal collections have increased ten-fold thanks to CAG. I suppose that's enough shameless self promotion, as we don't want to threadjack.
In any case, I suppose thanks is in order ChaseTheChuckwagon for providing us with an auction website specifically for gaming goods. Here's to hoping for their continual growth as the premier auction site for gamers!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
12-21-2008, 12:08 AM
AnotherStereotype and I have been looking to start somewhat of a storefront for all of our recent finds and some backlog out of our personal collection. After reading this thread we decided to give ChaseTheChuckwagon a shot. We only have 1 item up as we speak but it's one we're pretty fond of...
Here's our link:
http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/sites/gamehunters/
We're hoping to put a few games up daily as our personal collections have increased ten-fold thanks to CAG. I suppose that's enough shameless self promotion, as we don't want to threadjack.
In any case, I suppose thanks is in order ChaseTheChuckwagon for providing us with an auction website specifically for gaming goods. Here's to hoping for their continual growth as the premier auction site for gamers!
Thanks for giving the Chuckwagon a try. I hope you continue to put a few more items up as well to give it a chance. Let me know if you ever have any questions about the site or community.
To update everyone here a bit, we are now at 1,600 members, we've hosted over 50,000 auctions and sold over $54,000 in merchandise.
And there could be a huge announcment after the first of the year. The site may be joining forces with a very well known video gaming newsite/blog/forum community that could exponentially increase our traffic considerably. Stay Tuned!
KevLight2
12-21-2008, 06:24 PM
Awesome. Just joined.
dv8mad
12-22-2008, 06:05 AM
Made my first sale finally! Took some time, but since the member base has grown, I seem to have been getting more views. I sold Radiant Silvergun and Dodonpachi. Radiant Silvergun even reached #1 on the top 10 on it's last two days so that was great!
I have only a couple things going right now, but I plan to add more as time permits and I may take a look at Vendazzle as well and see what type of items restrictions it has.
*EDIT* Actually Mike, I notice you seem to keep up with this thread and to read every post. Would you mind if I PM'd you directly to ask about listing possibilities on Vendazzle or is there an easier way to chat with you?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
12-23-2008, 12:38 PM
Tomorrow is our first monthly Auction Indpenedence Day. All of you who have registered on the Chuckwagon please consider listing at least 5 items in either ChaseTheChuckagon.com or Vendazzle.com.
We have over 1,600 members now, so we have some strength in numbers. If we can all work together at least one day each month to list, we could have over 10,000 auctions running on the site which would bring in more and more traffic each month.
Some of our sellers are also running specials on this day as well. Here is al link to one of the deals going on tomorrow: http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/upload/showthread.php?p=5582#post5582
Auction Independence Day will happen on the 24th of each month so please try and participate if you believe in what we are all trying to accomplish. Cementing ChaseTheChuckwagon.com as the premier video gaming buy/sell destination on the web.
Join together and List. I will promote it and the traffic will come.
Thank you,
Sinnbox
12-31-2008, 02:33 AM
Hi all, I have been selling on CTCW for a few months now, and I have noticed that every week I sell afew more items, I was kinda discouraged at first, but once I got some feedback accumulated alot more people started looking at my auctions, and more people started bidding.
I also listed several items for auction independance day, I decided to list them at the price I paid for them. So there are several items that are worth 20+ that I started out at the $2-$3 that i picked them up for at various pawns/Fleamarkets.
aihuman
01-01-2009, 08:29 PM
Bookmarked.Couldnt find what I was looking for,unfortunately.
Telemakhos
01-01-2009, 08:40 PM
I'm getting onto this kinda late, but anymore lifetime comps left, ChuckWagon? I'm a bit tired of Ebay's fees myself.
Sinnbox
01-01-2009, 10:11 PM
Bookmarked.Couldnt find what I was looking for,unfortunately.
If you join the forums there you can mention what you are looking for so sellers can check their inventory!!
I'm getting onto this kinda late, but anymore lifetime comps left, ChuckWagon? I'm a bit tired of Ebay's fees myself.
I'm not sure If Mike is still doing Lifetime memberships anymore, or if pricing has changed on them, ect...but even if you list without a lifetime membership your fees will be much less than Ebay.
schuerm26
01-03-2009, 06:50 PM
Hey just wanted to drop a quick line if you didn't know this already. You were on MSN.com today through a link.
http://tech.msn.com/guides/slideshowcollect_games.aspx?cp-documentid=9524472&imageindex=5
Telemakhos
01-04-2009, 04:48 AM
Hey just wanted to drop a quick line if you didn't know this already. You were on MSN.com today through a link.
http://tech.msn.com/guides/slideshowcollect_games.aspx?cp-documentid=9524472&imageindex=5
Too funny. I saw this feature on TV a few months ago.
Didn't know that was Chuck Wagon! :)
Talk about hardcore. I love retro games, myself. I wish I still had my Atari 2600, and I loved my Intellvision, especially the Intellivision computer add-on that allowed you to play baseball.
FeNoM91
01-04-2009, 12:53 PM
I just joined under EGutierrez01. Site seems great, and very easy to use. Set up all my preferences and I'll be listing some games in the future!
Snake2715
01-04-2009, 01:31 PM
I have some items to list. i have tried off and on with no real success yet, but it will get going if Mike keeps it up.
Sparta11
01-04-2009, 01:40 PM
Doesn't have what I'm looking for but nice site :) http://n08q1114fvte161.imageshacknow.info/img/1242/v08w1128rhlb/smile.gif
Sinnbox
01-05-2009, 01:15 AM
I started listing a month or so ago and didn't get much success early on, but I have been selling several items a week since I first started getting feedback.
lolwaut
01-05-2009, 03:54 PM
I'll be checking you out... hope I qualify for the free seller account!
just registered as lolwaut
csidegamer
01-06-2009, 12:18 PM
Listed my first two items today. Sold a few last week on ebay and the fees are just getting ridiculous.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
01-15-2009, 07:11 PM
Glad to see you guys are getting on board. Still growing and amazing we will be coming up to 1-Year anniversary in a few months.
We are nearly at 1,700 members and have been working hard to improve our search standings so to bring more people to the marketplace to bid on your items.
So far doing pretty nicely. Google video game auctions, video game auction site and we are coming up at the top. Recently started doing what we can to bring in more people who search under - buy sell video games and starting to do better there.
Don't lose the faith, and please continue listing on the Chuckwagon. We are coming up higher than ever on the search engines so need your listings to keep the buyers coming.
Thanks again to all of you who are registered !
karkyco
01-15-2009, 07:20 PM
Got any of those lifetime seller memberships available? I think I'll be interested in checking it out...
thebob101
01-15-2009, 07:22 PM
I just registered, very interested in selling some of my stuff and I have seen this thread a few times. I decided now is the time. Hopefully all will go well.
northofamerica
01-15-2009, 08:44 PM
Glad to see you guys are getting on board. Still growing and amazing we will be coming up to 1-Year anniversary in a few months.
We are nearly at 1,700 members and have been working hard to improve our search standings so to bring more people to the marketplace to bid on your items.
So far doing pretty nicely. Google video game auctions, video game auction site and we are coming up at the top. Recently started doing what we can to bring in more people who search under - buy sell video games and starting to do better there.
Don't lose the faith, and please continue listing on the Chuckwagon. We are coming up higher than ever on the search engines so need your listings to keep the buyers coming.
Thanks again to all of you who are registered !
Thanks to you for putting effort into something that is quite impressive. Also thanks for reposting since I did not know that your site existed before looking through the forums today. I am now a member. Hopefully there are more Canadian members chasing the chuckwagon than just me :).
ChaseTheChuckwagon
01-15-2009, 09:02 PM
Thanks to you for putting effort into something that is quite impressive. Also thanks for reposting since I did not know that your site existed before looking through the forums today. I am now a member. Hopefully there are more Canadian members chasing the chuckwagon than just me :).
LOL. Glad you found us. I guess it pays to bump a thread every now and again. I hope you like the site. It's a pretty great place now, full of collectors and gamers. We have lots of info and gaming discussions on our forums so please check them out.
And, yes, we have a good number of Canadians on the site so you should be in good company.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
01-16-2009, 12:42 PM
We just hit 1,700 members today. If you have yet to join, give us a shot. We are needing everyone to register to hit our goal of 2,000 members by end of March - our 1-year anniversary.
For those of you still on the fence, use the Chuckwagon and Ebay at the same time. Many of our members link their Ebay auctions to their Chuckwagon auctions and vice versa (in their auction listing descriptions). That way they are still getting traffic to both their auction stores and still paying alot less than having all your items on Ebay. Then as we continue our growth you can slowly start bringing more of your items over to the Chuckwagon and eventually, stop using Ebay altogether. And keep in mind our items are fed directly into http://www.oodle.com to bring even more traffic to your items. This combined with our higher search engine rankings will bring the traffic. Now we need to just convert more of you over to listing some of your items on the Wagon.
And I know many of you have been using the Chuckwagon. Some successfully, some not. In order to be successful on the Chuckwagon or Ebay, you must promote your auctions in the forums. So many times I see members not doing this with the Chuckwagon, but doing it with their Ebay stuff. If you are listing on the Chuckwagon please post links to your auctions in these and other forums to bring bidders to your item (as well as into the Chuckwagon community).
You have noticed a few other gaming marketplaces appear, but most are putting some weird spin on the auction format. Not us. The auction format invented by Ebay is still the best format, even though Ebay continues to stray from it. Our site is simple to use, and very familiar to you if are an Ebay user.
There is no better place to buy and sell video games than on ChaseTheChuckwagon.com.
Help us hit our goal of 2,000 members.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-02-2009, 02:06 PM
I will be exhibiting at the 2009 Portland Retro Gaming Expo on Sunday, Sept. 20th. This gives us a reason to have a Chuckwagon roundup on Saturday evening, September 19th.
I am still putting the details on this, but I think it will involve getting down with some classic arcade games at http://www.groundkontrol.com (http://www.groundkontrol.com/).
And maybe a dinner somewhere. For those of you in that neck of the woods please try and make it. I would love to meet you all in person and I am sure other Chuckwagon members would feel the same.
If you know in advance you will be attending our Northwest roundup, please RSVP here: http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f... (http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=53)
I will be exhibiting at a couple other expos this year as well, so follow that thread to learn of any other Chuckwagon Roundups in your neck of the woods.
Also, be sure to follow our official "blog" now up and running. You can find it here: http://chasethechuckwagon.blogspot.com/
chakan
02-02-2009, 06:08 PM
Sold my first CTCW auction this week!
I live in Vancouver, WA, and would love to go to Ground Kontrol...but I work until 11:30pm.
How late are you planning to have the event?
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-02-2009, 07:59 PM
Sold my first CTCW auction this week!
I live in Vancouver, WA, and would love to go to Ground Kontrol...but I work until 11:30pm.
How late are you planning to have the event?
I think they are open until 2:00 AM, so I am guessing we will close the place. We will be meeting for dinner somewhere, then heading over there. Hope you can try and swing it.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-10-2009, 12:27 PM
Hey All,
Added some Youtube introduction to ChaseTheChuckwagon.com and Vendazzle.com. Also a short tutorial on our free seller auction promotional tools.
You can see our videos here and there are more to come including an intro on how to use our free bulk upload system.
http://www.Youtube.com/chasethechuckwagon
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-16-2009, 01:20 AM
This has been a goal of our community the past three months and tonight with the help of many longstanding sellers as well as quite a few new ones, we went over 4,000 consecutively running auctions on the Chuckwagon. This month is shaping up to be another 150+ new member month with over 80 new members so far. We are on track for hitting our 1-year membership goal of 2,000. Thanks to all of you for continuing to make ChaseTheChuckwagon.com the most successful video gaming auction alternative ever!
iceveiled
02-17-2009, 04:56 PM
Just signed up. I'm all for helping out the "little guy", plus I really love the logo. :)
I'm trying to sell PC version of Far Cry 2 here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=6587
If unsuccessful I'll try it out on chuckwagon.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-17-2009, 06:15 PM
Just signed up. I'm all for helping out the "little guy", plus I really love the logo. :)
I'm trying to sell PC version of Far Cry 2 here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=6587
If unsuccessful I'll try it out on chuckwagon.
Thanks and look forward to you trying it out. There are no listing fees (unless you make your auction stand out with additional features) so you've nothing to lose by trying. Keep that in mind.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-24-2009, 04:06 PM
Starting year two 2,000+ members strong !
For our 1-year anniversary we are making a few changes, for the better. First off, our homepage is going to get cleaned up with a newer style drop down menu system. The Search bar will be relocated above in our header area and will integrate the "advanced search", "recently listed", and "ending" buttons. The featured item photos will then be raised right up underneath the main header.
An exciting feature that you will notice very soon is our integrated blog feature that will include areas for polls. The very cool thing about the blog/Polls area is that key words taken from the blog will generate an auction list of items discussed in the blog. This will be another opportunity for auctions to be viewed by our members. The blogs will be gaming oriented. I will also be looking for some of you to contribute blogs to this area as well.
And in the not to distant future members will have the capability to have their own blogs that will tie in to your Chuckwagon homepage/storefront.
There are a few other things I've been working on so stay tuned for year #2!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-25-2009, 01:35 AM
http://www.examiner.com/x-2685-Philadelphia-eCommerce-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Chase-The-Chuck-Wagon-an-online-auction-site-for-video-games
fazfznz
02-25-2009, 01:39 AM
subscribing to the thread ;)
dinobot
02-25-2009, 10:29 AM
very nice! wish I had seen this be4! lifetime membership would've been awesome!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-25-2009, 11:59 PM
very nice! wish I had seen this be4! lifetime membership would've been awesome!
Ya, I am done giving memberships away or selling them for cheap as the site is pretty much rolling and self-sustaining. But don't fret. It still beats the pants of Ebay. Between the free listings and free photo uploads you are already ahead of the Ebay game. Then considering the final value fees of only 3% up to $100, 2% to $1000, and 1% over $1000 the costs are really cheap. Compare that to how much Ebay is billing you every month and it's not even close :)
Hope you still try us out if you aren't registered already :)
fazfznz
02-26-2009, 02:35 AM
bump
ChaseTheChuckwagon
02-26-2009, 03:48 PM
New Auction Talk Podcast 2/09
http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/AuctionTalk_0209.mp3
Or podcatch it here:
http://chasethechuckwagon.libsyn.com/
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 04:57 PM
Never pay Auction Fees again !!
Starting now, the next 15 people who register will get free seller status on the hottest video gaming auction site around!
We are currently at 1985 members and I want to hit 2,000 members by the end of the day.
So the next 15 people from CAG who register and PM me back here will get a free seller account and the 2,000 member will get a $50 Paypal Payment to celebrate they are member #2,000.
This free seller status will last forever on the Chuckwagon and get you free listings (well everyone gets that) but also no selling/final value selling fees. The only fees you will have to pay are for listing enhancements should you decide to use them. Things like homepage featured items, category featured items, bold titles or highlighted listings. Other than those you can sell for free forever.
These free seller accounts aren't getting handed out much more so take advantage of this and lock yourself into what is now the most successful video gaming dedicated auction site in history.
We hit our 1 year anniversary on March 24, 2009 and we want to kick it off with bang.
The doors are open!
Pure Apathy
03-04-2009, 05:09 PM
Registering now. My user name on there is Pure Apathy. Thanks!
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 05:16 PM
Registering now. My user name on there is Pure Apathy. Thanks!
Congrats, you're in ! 14 More to go :)
Friend of Sonic
03-04-2009, 05:47 PM
:D I registered under "Friend of Sonic"
2,000 members very soon! Congrats to you sir!
EDIT: Thought I put spaces in, guess I didn't, registered under "FriendofSonic"
georox
03-04-2009, 05:59 PM
Too bad I registered before =P
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 06:03 PM
:D I registered under "Friend of Sonic"
2,000 members very soon! Congrats to you sir!
EDIT: Thought I put spaces in, guess I didn't, registered under "FriendofSonic"
You are in ! #1987. 13 more to go.
Friend of Sonic
03-04-2009, 06:06 PM
You are in ! #1987. 13 more to go.
Awesome. Thank you very much! I have a big pile of duplicate games I've accidentally bought twice and didn't realize until I started to organize and catalog my collection. I'll definitely list them on your site-- death to the Ebay!
volt1up
03-04-2009, 06:08 PM
I registered under volt1up
havent received my temp pass, yet, I'll give it a little time.
elmyra
03-04-2009, 06:10 PM
I just registered under the name yoshineko, thanks for the offer!
addicted2games
03-04-2009, 06:11 PM
I just registered as well. Thank you.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 06:25 PM
You are all in. 9 more to go to the big 2,000
elmyra
03-04-2009, 06:46 PM
You are all in. 9 more to go to the big 2,000
Thanks, and good luck! :D
mguiddy
03-04-2009, 06:48 PM
Awesome. Thank you very much! I have a big pile of duplicate games I've accidentally bought twice and didn't realize until I started to organize and catalog my collection. I'll definitely list them on your site-- death to the Ebay!
Can that be the motto of CTCW and Vendazzle?8-)
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 06:52 PM
Can that be the motto of CTCW and Vendazzle?8-)
Hey Mguiddy, winner of our January listings contest :) List and win on the Chuckwagon.
Friend of Sonic
03-04-2009, 06:53 PM
Can that be the motto of CTCW and Vendazzle?8-)
Yes, it should be made into a logo infact. Something colorful, violent-- to drive the point home. Like a bloody kitten holding a gun smoking a cigar while he's shooting and fornicating on the "Ebay" part of "Death to the Ebay!"
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 06:59 PM
$50 still up for grabs to our 2,000th registered member. 9 More to go still.
Great visual by the way - the cigar smoking cat and all :)
mguiddy
03-04-2009, 07:05 PM
Hey Mguiddy, winner of our January listings contest :) List and win on the Chuckwagon.
Yeah, theres another great thing about this site, one I don't think is promoted enough, a monthly listing contest. You get entries just for listing items. :whee: I won and I didn't even know it existed.:lol:
Yes, it should be made into a logo infact. Something color, violent-- to drive the point home. Like a bloody kitten holding a gun smoking a cigar while he's shooting and fornicating on the "Ebay" part of "Death to the Ebay!"
I wish I could draw...
OnyxPrimal
03-04-2009, 07:54 PM
Registered and PMed. AS I said in my PM the site has really grown since I checked it out last. Congrats.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 07:56 PM
Registered and PMed. AS I said in my PM the site has really grown since I checked it out last. Congrats.
You are in at #1992 and scored a free seller account. Could be worth some good money some day :)
8 more to go to 2,000 and the $50 prize !
DAWG26
03-04-2009, 08:06 PM
Free Bump! Im a member and I think all CAGs should know about this.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 08:46 PM
Still waiting for 8 more members :) May as well plug the Feb 2009 podcast:
http://www.chasingthechuckwagon.com/AuctionTalk.mp3
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 10:54 PM
8 still left. bump. I can't believe these are still not spoken for. $50 up for grabs still. Help us reach 2,000 tonight :bouncy:
addicted2games
03-04-2009, 11:02 PM
maybe people are waiting till you say the next one is the 2000th member so they can get the $50.
Noark
03-04-2009, 11:12 PM
Hey, just registered under Noark.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 11:13 PM
You're in. 7 more to go. Who will be #2,000 ?
MillerTime2523
03-04-2009, 11:29 PM
Eh what the heck. I signed up under Millertime2325. The Members count didn't change from 1993 to 1994 after I finished though.
:edit: nvm, it just changed. 6 left - congrats on the milestone.
ChaseTheChuckwagon
03-04-2009, 11:34 PM
Eh what the heck. I signed up under Millertime2325. The Members count didn't change from 1993 to 1994 after I finished though.
:edit: nvm, it just changed. 6 left - congrats on the milestone.
You're in :applause: Say goodbye to selling fees.