eBay Live 2006 Hits Vegas !

eBay Live. Two years ago, I had never been. I didn't really care to go. I figured I didn't need to go. What was I going to learn anyway? But I kept hearing about it on the chatboards and people kept asking me if I was going...and in the end, I felt like I'd missed out.

So, last year in 2005 I decided I wouldn't make that mistake again. I planned the trip months ahead of time. And my plan worked. The event was held in San Jose, California. It was a relatively easy 6 or 7 hour drive from us, so no need to waste money on plane fare. Plus, because we planned so far ahead we were able to actually get a place in nearby (40 minutes) San Francisco where we had a timeshare property available. As it turned out, we went two days early, stayed the three for the event and then stayed two days after. What a great vacation! A full week in San Francisco and San Jose, and basically for free.

The event was absolutely awesome! I learned soooo much, and had the best time. I got tons of free schwag (goodies), and set up my businesses to reach the next level. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I certainly got my monies worth.

We visited several vendors that we were using, and met many others that we ended up doing business with this year. We attended free classes on advanced marketing techniques, product sourcing, tax issues for your business, advanced PowerSeller only classes and so much more. We participated in invitation only panels and made sure along the way to collect all the limited items being distributed. Those included the coveted eBay Live Trading Cards, and the Commemorative Lapel Pins from eBay and many of the vendors.




And to wrap it up a free concert and gala event featuring none other than the B-52's. We were 5 feet from the stage doing the "Rock Lobster"! What a great time.

By the time we got home I was looking up on the internet where Live 2006 was going to be held and made our reservations (again, free timeshare time) for the Summer stay in Las Vegas. We've already got our itinerary set and can't wait! Just a few more months and it'll be here. This year Huey Lewis and the News and Jerry from Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream... very cool :o) .