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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.