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Where Is the Puck Going to Be in 2009?

eBay is indeed old news. The site just isn't what it used to be and alternative sites look more appealing than ever. I believe Amazon will emerge head and shoulders above eBay and all other marketplaces this year. Everything looks aligned for them, from their business model to the ease of transaction and customer feedback. Another marketplace that follows Amazon's structure is justparts.com. They are a marketplace strictly for auto parts. Part-sellers who are peeved with eBay's policies and are looking to 'hedge' their online exposure with Amazon should give those guys a try. Plus, their customer service is awesome! Overall, I don't think e-commerce will be as gloomy as advertised. On the contrary, there's more options for buyers and sellers, more competition=lower prices, adding for a better shopping experience.

eBay is Listening

These changes are definitely welcome...just a little too late. Ex e-bay auto part sellers, go on down to justparts.com. They have the business model that ebay should have.

eBay Feedback Changes Getting Negative Feedback

As an eBay buyer, even I have to sympathise with sellers who have to put up with these atrocious new features. All this means for us is that we need to seek other marketplaces out to conduct our business in because eBay's new policies are testament to the fact they have lost touch with their user-base. As far as I know, justparts is the best place for car part sellers and Amazon takes the cake for pretty much everything else.

eBay: Expecting Downside as Piper Eliminates 'Top Pick' Status

As far as I know, eBay is on the decline, and auto part sellers looking for a great eBay alternative should go to justparts.com. Awesome site and customer service. They look like serious contenders and have much lower fees and commissions.