walthamstow - 11:26 pm on Jun 17, 2003 (gmt 0)

Thanks martinibuster for clarifying that info. I'm actually glad that eBay itself is buying keywords as it means that my wares on eBay might get even more exposure as a result.

Incidentally the article's statement that "EBay treats everyone the same so that no vendor has priority over another." is another example of how little those that don't use eBay know about it. If I want to promote an item over a competitor's identical item then I simply pay for more extra promotional features on my eBay listing i.e Bold, Highlight, Gallery Photo, Featured Gallery entry etc.

Another important aspect of eBay sales is that there are already a huge amount of buyers who regularly visit the site and who do not arrive via search engines. As a result sales are not impacted as greatly by variations in the SERPS. As I have noticed during 'Dominic'. It's another way to not put all your eggs in one basket.

By the way 'Used' should not always be considered a derogatory term. Antiques and collectibles are often 'very used' but they can also be 'very profitable' if one is knowledgeable about them.