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License Opportunities
Join us and become part of our exciting team and benefit from the fast growing retail e-commerce
marketplace. This untapped market contains a tremendous pipeline of unwanted items that virtually
every household or business has stored away.
Sold Online is quickly becoming a recognized eBay sales leader with a 100% customer satisfaction
rating and "Powerseller" status. eBay has granted Sold Online the coveted "Trading Post" designation
which identifies Sold Online as a sanctioned eBay drop off store.
Our integrated software application and business model makes it easy for the right business person
to join our team of successful eBay Drop-Off stores.
Sold Online is known in the towns where we do business as "the easy way to sell on eBay" and our
team members pride themselves as being "the eBay Auction Experts". Customers see our business
as a great service, we see it as a HUGE opportunity.
How Sold Online Works
We offer customers an easy and effective way to sell their unwanted items online. Our unique
approach to online retailing gives customers a "click & mortar" store where Customers simply stop by a
Sold Online store to drop off items they want to sell, and our team takes care of the rest.
Sold Online uses an integrated auction management software that coordinates overall store operations,
including customer database management , auction posting, inventory tracking, payment processing,
revenue collection and direct eBay integration.
Sales and Revenue Streams
Sold Online stores have the following primary sources for their e-consignment business:
- Residential drop off and big ticket items
- Fundraiser and charity donation drives
- Out of season and Overstock inventory from local businesses
- Sourcing of new and used "high demand" merchandise
Sold Online stores earn revenue from the following primary sources:
- Sales Commission on e-consignment items that you sell for customers
- Discounts on shipping and handling fees
- Profit on sold new and used sourced merchandise
Advantages of Joining the Sold Online Network
Brand Recognition
Our brand name and internet domain www.SoldOnline.com are easily recognizable as a
prominent internet consignment store. Joining our network will give your local store immediate
brand recognition with your customers.
Superior Technology
Sold Online uses an intergrated auction management software which makes all store processes easy
and efficient. Among the many features included are the fill-in-the-blanks listing technology, enhanced
photo editing , shipping tools, detailed store management reports and direct eBay integration that
provides "real time" database updates on auction and payment activity.
The System also automatically generates and sends customized emails to your customers and eBay
buyers as soon as an auction status changes. The efficiency of the software gives you more time to
focus on more important things... like growing your business.
Sold Online Stores also have access to eBay data mining software that your "eBay Auction Expert"
staff can use to provide drop-off customers with a quality item value analysis. This software allows
you to visually present information to customers thru charts and diagrams to show important
merchandise information such as average item value, item sell rate, best time to begin auction and
suggested starting bid.
Store Location Selection and Attributes
Our Location Selection team will assist you to help find the best location for your store. Location
selection is the first process that occurs after you sign the license agreement.
Store Design
After you sign your lease, Sold Online will assist in the layout of your store and provide you with
marketing materials. Our approach will help keep your costs low and expedite the start up process
so you can open quickly.
Training and Support
Our staff of eBay expert trainers will provide you and your team with a comprehensive initial training
program and ongoing operations and marketing support. During your first week of business one of
our eBay auction experts will work closely with you to help answer any questions that you or your team
may have.
Marketing & Advertising Support
Sold Online supports its licensees with a large portfolio of marketing materials including templates for
direct mail, hand-out flyers, coupons, radio commercials, billboards and emails. We encourage a
cost effective advertising and marketing campaign to build our brand.
Purchasing Power
Your store will benefit from the volume discounts received by being a member of the Sold Online
Network. The buying strength of the entire chain gives you access to negotiated rates with suppliers
of materials and services.
Low Cost Operation Model
Your initial Sold Online store investment is designed to be low. Your main ongioing expenses are
labor, rent, advertising & marketing. There are hardly any inventory carrying expenses since the majority
of inventory is provide by your customers.
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Want more information on how to get started?
Call Sold Online at (704) 784-3229 and we will be happy to answer any questions that you may have
and discuss this opportunity in greater detail.
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