If you're new to eBay or the eBay community, you may be a bit mystified by all of the hysteria that seems to surround the eBay Live! 2006 event that's about to start in Las Vegas. The power sellers are talking about it, the eBay community forums are buzzing about it, and they say that the event has sold out for the first time in history. So just what is eBay Live?
eBay Live! is an annual conference of eBay users—buyers, sellers, developers, experts, and journalists writing about eBay, that gather together to talk about all things ebay, and in particular, how to leverage eBay as a business tool and community in order to:
- Grow an online business
- Source product efficiently, increase turnover, and maximize revenue
- Employ best practices in trading, bookkeeping, and customer service
- Discuss and learn about the future of eBay
Speeches and a keynote are generally given by eBay executives or heavy hitters, and these are supplemented by classes, workshops, exhibits, and booths hosted by vendors that provide products and services related to eBay trading.
Live! isn't open to the public at the door—you must be ticketed in order to attend. Though eBay Live! in Las Vegas is sold out for 2006, you can still keep up-to-date and learn more about Live! and what's happening this year at Live! by following these online sources from Tuesday, June 13th through Thursday, June 15th.
- The official eBay Live! 2006 Home Page
- The official , which will provide continuous coverage of eBay Live! 2006
- eBay Radio, which will be broadcasting live from eBay Live! 2006 this week
- The Insider Guide to eBay Live! 2006 by Janelle Elms, well-known eBay author and power seller
- AuctionBytes News From eBay Live! 2006, hosted by one of the most popular eBay-related blogs
