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Hello GameGavel Community,
Summer is finally upon us so we hope that means you can all get outside and enjoy some warmer weather! For us, it is business as usual looking at trying different things to keep enhancing the user experience here on GameGavel.
New Subscription Model vs. Transaction (commission) Model
Starting the following week or two we are going to make a change that we feel is for the better and we hope will promote more selling in the GameGavel marketplace. Since we launched three plus years ago it has been brought up by many to consider moving away from transaction based selling fees (commissions) to a monthly subscription model. We now have developed a system to do this and will be trying this out soon. It will simplify our billing and payment structure immensely and be much more affordable and predictable for our sellers and incent more listings.
So, instead of sellers being charged a % of each sale, and for listing enhancements, we will simply charge $7.99/month and open it up to unlimited selling. Seller stores, selling tools, the bulk uploader and listing photo uploads will still be included for free. Listing enhancements (bold titles, highlighted listings, featured homepage listings, etc.) since hardly ever used, will be removed and we will do other creative things to showcase random listings based on # of views, bids, starting and ending times, etc. $7.99/month will cover it all!
Also, with this change we will be integrating with Paypal through a new seller interface which you can easily set up monthly recurring billing through Paypal and not require using a credit card. However, we will still have a separate credit card option for those that don’t want to use Paypal to pay this monthly subscription fee. Also, you will be able to pause the program during months where you know you won’t be selling anything. Obviously, if you are only going to be a buyer on GameGavel you won’t have to worry about any of this. And, if you are fortunate enough to have a free seller account on GameGavel, you will continue to use the site free of charge!
While Ebay is continuing to raise prices and confuse everyone with their fee structure you can count on knowing on GameGavel you will only be spending a small, set amount each month regardless of how many items you list and sell.
Seller - Banner Advertising
The next new thing to announce is we are opening up our banner advertising to enterprising sellers who want to better promote their GameGavel stores or personal store websites. Our banner advertising runs in the header and footer areas of the GameGavel marketplace and forums. It is a great promo piece that can show everyone what you specialize in (retro gaming, modern gaming, specific systems, imports, Anime, etc.) and drive buyers to your GameGavel store or your website. Banners run $2/1000 impressions and can be purchased here - http://buysellads.com/buy/detail/59664 . Give it a try!
GamerSpots.com
Also, please remember to register on http://www.GamerSpots.com and help your fellow local gamers find video gaming hotspots in your community. Submit and rate your local independent video game stores, arcades, LAN gaming centers & video gaming shows or expos! Or use GamerSpots to find and get directions to gaming centers and stores all over the world.
Thanks again to all of you for being a part of our growing community of gamers. Know that with each listing and sale we are getting one step closer to being that Ebay alternative we all really want. As always, feel free to contact us if there are any issues or things you want to discuss.
The GameGavel Team
Summer is finally upon us so we hope that means you can all get outside and enjoy some warmer weather! For us, it is business as usual looking at trying different things to keep enhancing the user experience here on GameGavel.
New Subscription Model vs. Transaction (commission) Model
Starting the following week or two we are going to make a change that we feel is for the better and we hope will promote more selling in the GameGavel marketplace. Since we launched three plus years ago it has been brought up by many to consider moving away from transaction based selling fees (commissions) to a monthly subscription model. We now have developed a system to do this and will be trying this out soon. It will simplify our billing and payment structure immensely and be much more affordable and predictable for our sellers and incent more listings.
So, instead of sellers being charged a % of each sale, and for listing enhancements, we will simply charge $7.99/month and open it up to unlimited selling. Seller stores, selling tools, the bulk uploader and listing photo uploads will still be included for free. Listing enhancements (bold titles, highlighted listings, featured homepage listings, etc.) since hardly ever used, will be removed and we will do other creative things to showcase random listings based on # of views, bids, starting and ending times, etc. $7.99/month will cover it all!
Also, with this change we will be integrating with Paypal through a new seller interface which you can easily set up monthly recurring billing through Paypal and not require using a credit card. However, we will still have a separate credit card option for those that don’t want to use Paypal to pay this monthly subscription fee. Also, you will be able to pause the program during months where you know you won’t be selling anything. Obviously, if you are only going to be a buyer on GameGavel you won’t have to worry about any of this. And, if you are fortunate enough to have a free seller account on GameGavel, you will continue to use the site free of charge!
While Ebay is continuing to raise prices and confuse everyone with their fee structure you can count on knowing on GameGavel you will only be spending a small, set amount each month regardless of how many items you list and sell.
Seller - Banner Advertising
The next new thing to announce is we are opening up our banner advertising to enterprising sellers who want to better promote their GameGavel stores or personal store websites. Our banner advertising runs in the header and footer areas of the GameGavel marketplace and forums. It is a great promo piece that can show everyone what you specialize in (retro gaming, modern gaming, specific systems, imports, Anime, etc.) and drive buyers to your GameGavel store or your website. Banners run $2/1000 impressions and can be purchased here - http://buysellads.com/buy/detail/59664 . Give it a try!
GamerSpots.com
Also, please remember to register on http://www.GamerSpots.com and help your fellow local gamers find video gaming hotspots in your community. Submit and rate your local independent video game stores, arcades, LAN gaming centers & video gaming shows or expos! Or use GamerSpots to find and get directions to gaming centers and stores all over the world.
Thanks again to all of you for being a part of our growing community of gamers. Know that with each listing and sale we are getting one step closer to being that Ebay alternative we all really want. As always, feel free to contact us if there are any issues or things you want to discuss.
The GameGavel Team