Auctions
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Ewanted
A reverse auction: you list what you want, and sellers bid for your business; at press time, listing and offering were free
Ezbid.com
Computer products, consumer electronics, home and leisure, sporting goods
Shipping via UPS ground
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FirstAuction.com
Lots of categories from the auction side of the Internet Shopping Network
Shipping via UPS or USPS at fixed rates per pound
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Golbids.com
Everything golf: auctions of equipment, accessories and travel packages, plus golf news
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Guitar Auction
Vintage and used guitars and other music merchandise
Shipping and payment arranged by buyer and seller
Haggle.com
Big selection of computers; wide range of other stuff: concert tickets, instruments, jewelry, etc.
Shipping arrangements usually made by seller
Method of payment arranged between buyer and seller
Hot Platters
Vintage-music auction, including LPs, 7-in. records and more
Shipping and handling charges in winner’s e-mail notice
Payment by personal check or money order
Interauction.com
Eclectic, interesting selection of collectibles
Buyer and seller complete sale and decide on shipping arrangements and payment method
Klik-Klok.com
Dutch-style auctions in which multiple copies of an item are for sale, and as the price drops, you click to lock in an order
Shipping and payment vary by manufacturer
Liveauctionsonline.com
900 categories, mostly collectibles but also computers, electronics and other stuff
Shipping and payment arranged by buyer and seller
Livebid.com
Offers webcasts of live auctions: classic cars, antiques, collectibles and more
Shipping and payment terms set by individual auction houses
Mother’s Nature
Clothes, books and equipment for the mother and her newborn
Shipping and payment arranged by buyer and seller
MSN Auctions
Person-to-person auctions and classifieds, with seller ratings
Shipping and payment arranged by buyer and seller
Onewebplace.COM
Beanie Babies, Barbies and lots of other collectibles
Seller sets terms for shipping and payment; low fees for sellers (for example, $4.25 on sale of a $200 Beanie Baby)
Onsale.com
Wholesale computers and accessories, combined with auction site for computers, travel, sports gear and electronics
Flat shipping-and-handling fee on UPS ground: $4.95 on orders of $150 or less and $8.95 on orders of $150 or more; other options available
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Popula.COM
Slightly eccentric auction of antiques and collectibles: Hollywood, art and "bizarre stuff" categories, among others
Shipping and payment arranged by buyer and seller
Pottery Auction
Big selection of pottery, porcelain and ceramics
Shipping and payment arranged by buyer and seller
Sothebys.amazon.com
This site from Amazon and the top auction house is scheduled for launch soon
Sporting Auction
Bid on sporting goods in a liquidator-style auction; the site also has a regular store
Free shipping of auction purchases
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Surplusauction.com
Egghead.com’s auction site: the computers, hardware, software and peripherals you’d expect from Egghead but also jewelry, sporting goods and more
UPS, FedEx, USPS or Airborne Express charges vary
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Sweetdeal.com
Computer hardware and software, peripherals, accessories and games
UPS and USPS charges vary
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Tickets.com
Ticket auctions for sport and entertainment events sold by Tickets.com and by individuals
Shipping and payment differ for direct and person-to-person auctions; see FAQ for help
Ubid.com
Computers and electronics, plus housewares, sporting goods and jewelry
Shipping charges vary
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Up4sale.com
Collectibles, toys, electronics, holiday stuff, music, software, and many Beanie Babies
Shipping arranged by buyers, sellers
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Webauction.com
Lots of computers, computer accessories and electronics; some jewelry and travel too
Overnight delivery available for $9.95 per order on products weighing 3 lbs. or less; for orders of more than 3 lbs. $9.95 plus an additional $2.25 per lb.
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Winebid.com
Wine auctions and news
Buyers and sellers both pay 12.5% commissions; shipping and handling costs are by the bottle and total distance shipped
Credit card, check or money order accepted
XOOM.com Auctions
Dutch auctions, traditional auctions and "quick win" auctions, person to person
Shipping and payment arranged by buyer and seller
Yahoo Auctions
Person-to-person auctions with everything up for sale
Shipping and payment arranged by buyer and seller
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