Saturday, January 19, 2008

eBay Live 2008

Whoa - I'm outta' control - 2 eBay posts in a row?


Summer may seem a long way off since we just celebrated New Year's, but it'll be here before you know it. And what comes with Summer? Ebay Live of course!


If you haven't attended an eBay Live conference, I suggest you do.


What is eBay Live? Ebay Live is a once a year convention, held by eBay. The eBay community gets together to network, celebrate, learn and teach. They're beneficial to those new to eBay as well as an experienced PowerSeller. There are hundreds of vendors offering tools to make your work easier as well as sourcing for merchandise. But one of the most popular attractions at the Live conferences are the classes. There are dozens and dozens of free classes on just about every topic from How To List to Advanced Tax Strategies for PowerSellers.


Of course there's the ever-popular closing ceremonies dinner where all of eBay's employees line up to applaud 'us' and there's a great buffet dinner and live entertainment. The two years I've attended I saw the B-52's and Davey Jones (The Monkey's...yes The Monkey's).
There is always a presentation given by CEO Megg Whitman and eBay President Bill Cobb. These are usually a 'sign of things to come' type presentations and are always entertaining if not enlightening.


This year it's being held in Chicago from June 19th - 21st at McCormick Place West. McCormick Place West is a new facility opening this year.


How can you register? Usually registration opens around April of the year. I'll let you know for sure when it's live and give you a link too!

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