eBay vs. uBid
Yes, there is an auction website that is combatant to eBay. The web site uBid.com is just that, a formidable contender. These two auction based websites are leaders in the world in the effect of bid vending. The function of the websites are comparable, yet distinguish themselves accordingly to give themselves a branded feeling. The feel of the site is crucial to its success overall. So much can be said regarding comfortable site navigation and user friendliness. And because of the convenience of shopping at home, the world is turning to E-Commerce. The site is the sales person, and we all love a friendly, capable salesman. Comfortable and easy maneuverability around the website is what the buyer demands to find exactly what one would want. It gives a feeling like the salesman is helping find the desired product, exactly. Both companies came into existence about the same time (eBay 1995, uBid 1997), and uBid has been able to achieve moderate success, in comparison to the overwhelming sensation that eBay has become. This study will examine the seller and the buyer, and provide a look into what the conditions are to be afforded the opportunity to buy and sell on each website. This study will also expose the tools and personnel that both auction websites utilize to both drive, and maintain their successes. The function for both websites are the same. The websites are a common marketplace where a seller and a buyer, or multiple bidders, can come together to make a deal or perform a transaction. The object at auction, or for sale, may be a good or a service. eBay and uBid are perfect, convenient platforms for private sellers or vendors, to market the products they offer. Beginning with the paramount that is eBay, the open auction site is just that, open to anyone. The only prerequisites for selling on eBay is a computer with e-mail. This allows for global interest, and ease for anyone to share their belongings for private sale (McD 2012).
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