Archive for July, 2007

Groundbreaking Decision Effecting Minimum Advertised Price Is Handed Out By The Supreme Court

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

The Supreme Court of the United States has recently issued a large scale decision that could have a positive effect on consumers, retailers and manufacturers. In Leegin Creative Leather Products vs. PSKS, Inc., the Supreme Court overruled the case that established vertical price fixing as per se illegal for almost 100 years (Dr. Miles Medical Co. vs. John D. Parker & Sons). The Leegin case has made it possible through a rule of reason analysis for a manufacturer and reseller to legally agree on a resale price through vertical price agreements. (more…)

Half of eBay Users Encounter Fraud

Monday, July 9th, 2007

A recent Consumer Reports survey of eBay users found that almost half of eBay buyers have encountered some type of fraud on eBay. The Federal Internet Crime Complaint Center receives more complaints about Internet auction sites than any other type of online fraud.

This is why it is important for Manufacturers to authorize select dealers on eBay. Buyers on eBay are looking for legitimate businesses to buy from and are willing to pay more for an item if they can be assured the transaction will be legitimated.

The survey also revealed that Pay Pal was used in 89% of purchases in the Consumer Reports Survey.

Source: ConsumerReports.org - Winning at eBay: How to bid smart & play safe


DiscountGolfWorld.com Selected as Cleveland Golf’s First Internet Authorized Dealer on eBay

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

Quincy, IL / Business Wire / July 2, 2007 - DiscountGolfWorld.com was recently named one of Cleveland® Golf Company’s 14 Internet Authorized Dealers. Along with being Internet authorized, DiscountGolfWorld.com has become Cleveland Golf’s first Internet Authorized Dealer approved to sell on eBay. The management team of DiscountGolfWorld.com brings over 10 years of experience working with manufacturers to not only sell, promote and merchandise products online, but also how to effectively distribute their products on eBay.

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