Starting an auction site

WhiteLion · 12-06-2003, 05:31 AM

Hi guys,

In terms of developing a site from what i am hearing, is it hard to start an auction site where you have members, like that of ebay. I would like to start one. Doesn't have to be as complex as ebay, but i would like users to be able to list their particular items.
Does this sort of site entail shelling out alot of money?
Would like to get some advice for starting a site like this.
Thanks Guys,
regards
WhiteLion

Crusader · 12-06-2003, 01:13 PM

a little risky and hard to start out at first

you'd have to worry about how they pay each other and insurance etc.

inflames · 12-07-2003, 11:49 AM

i agree it is tuff to get going but once you get going its fairly easy , i am starting an auction site in the near future , . before you do anything else check out your comp. ebay is a given but there are a few others out there . most people arent looking for cheap listing prices and final value fee . they are looking for the best place where they will know their item will be seen , security , and know that the buyers and sellers are serious they also want everything to be easy , they dont want to have to sign up with 10 different companys just to pay the auction bill . in all i have talked to about 20 online sellers/buyrers from various auction sites . i have learned alot on why they have decided to sell or buy on the auction site they do ... if you want to know more feel free to give me a pm or msg me on aim . would be more than happy to talk to ya about it . i dont feel like writing book here in the forum
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Good Luck

GCgirl4ever · 12-07-2003, 01:16 PM

I agree.. look at your competition. If you are targetting younger people you'll battle with Laundromatic.net which has over 30,000 members and free listings.. no fees whatsoever. There are also a few more.

I have wanted to start an auction site but don't have the money for it.

Chris_C · 12-07-2003, 04:48 PM

You will have to niche VERY heavily to do this well & yes auction sites get expensive & very quickly. It is IMO the toughest website to develop & within my niche I've seen only 1 so far that was successful, the rest flopped royally.

Take a close look at some of the success stories out there (there aren't many) & also the failures. Ebay has some huge guns and unless you can find a way to differentiate or improve, they are going to level you.

WhiteLion · 12-08-2003, 07:50 AM

pm sent

Tippy · 12-08-2003, 08:11 AM

I've thought about it also but kinda lost interest in the project as you can see www.bidbug.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.pl

Might give it another go someday, sometime...

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WhiteLion Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 1,195	Starting an auction site Hi guys, In terms of developing a site from what i am hearing, is it hard to start an auction site where you have members, like that of ebay. I would like to start one. Doesn't have to be as complex as ebay, but i would like users to be able to list their particular items. Does this sort of site entail shelling out alot of money? Would like to get some advice for starting a site like this. Thanks Guys, regards WhiteLion __________________ fantasycars.us fastautos.us Hirecar.org ALL FOR SALE PM IF INTERESTED

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12-07-2003, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
GCgirl4ever Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: MA Posts: 1,892	I agree.. look at your competition. If you are targetting younger people you'll battle with Laundromatic.net which has over 30,000 members and free listings.. no fees whatsoever. There are also a few more. I have wanted to start an auction site but don't have the money for it. __________________ Working on something with JP :)

12-07-2003, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris_C NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 305	You will have to niche VERY heavily to do this well & yes auction sites get expensive & very quickly. It is IMO the toughest website to develop & within my niche I've seen only 1 so far that was successful, the rest flopped royally. Take a close look at some of the success stories out there (there aren't many) & also the failures. Ebay has some huge guns and unless you can find a way to differentiate or improve, they are going to level you. __________________ "There was a time when a fool and his money were soon parted, now it happens to everyone." -JM Keynes

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WhiteLion Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 1,195	pm sent __________________ fantasycars.us fastautos.us Hirecar.org ALL FOR SALE PM IF INTERESTED

12-07-2003, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
inflames Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,339	i agree it is tuff to get going but once you get going its fairly easy , i am starting an auction site in the near future , . before you do anything else check out your comp. ebay is a given but there are a few others out there . most people arent looking for cheap listing prices and final value fee . they are looking for the best place where they will know their item will be seen , security , and know that the buyers and sellers are serious they also want everything to be easy , they dont want to have to sign up with 10 different companys just to pay the auction bill . in all i have talked to about 20 online sellers/buyrers from various auction sites . i have learned alot on why they have decided to sell or buy on the auction site they do ... if you want to know more feel free to give me a pm or msg me on aim . would be more than happy to talk to ya about it . i dont feel like writing book here in the forum ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/website-development/12671-starting-an-auction-site.html Good Luck

12-08-2003, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tippy NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,100	I've thought about it also but kinda lost interest in the project as you can see www.bidbug.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.pl Might give it another go someday, sometime...

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