
Owner, Clubcollector
Member of the Retail Council
James Lippert is the Owner of ClubCollector, an online golf equipment retailer, where he has worked since 1999. Mr. Lippert has been a platinum level powerseller on eBay for the past decade. He also sells high volumes of golf clubs and golf related products on Amazon.com, where he is a Top Tier third party merchant. He is knowledgeable on the latest trends, transitions and changes in the eBay/Amazon marketplaces as well as other competing entities. He has extensive experience in internet sales, marketing and management and is also an expert consultant for any e-commerce or golf related ventures. (This is me - Update Profile)
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eBay changes March 30, 2010 to Impact Bottom Line Almost Immediately
March 11, 2010
eBay changes to sellers fees with have an impact immediately.Changes to the store format will inherently mean changes to the marketplace.Format changes will also be implemented, and seller standards altered too.Changes will have a big impact for eBay and the community.
Ebay Unveils Direction for Skype VOIP
September 6, 2006
Getting Skype off the PC | businessweek.com
-Ebay has shown the direction it desires for Skype as a stand alone phone
-Shows the current guidence at eBay as they branch out into other ventures and try to solidfy and reform their auction marketplace
-Skype could mean huge revenue for eBay in the next 2-3 years
-Possible implamentation of "Paypal-like model" to dominate marketplace at no cost to the user, then slowly add small fees to service
eBay and Google Form Advertising Partnership to Strengthen Customer Loyalty
September 5, 2006
Google, eBay Form Advertising Alliance | biz.yahoo.com
- eBay and Google's advertising alliance will provide revenue for each, but may hint at even bigger joint ventures in the near future.
- This move highlights eBay's continued push to alter the ebay experience for the user and make a more versatile platform.
- This advertising alliance could also be the first step to intergrade Skype VoIP service
EBay Store Owners Exit as Management Hopes for a Return to 'Core'
August 25, 2006
EBay online stores closing by the hundreds | www.marketwatch.com
-The newly instituted eBay store fee increase has caused backlash from angry sellers, as well as the closure of hundreds of stores.
-Ebay management expected some displeasure and would like to see those sellers list more on eBay's core auction format.
-Will sellers test other options, or will the eBay community return to a more core listed auction format.
Whitman's Wit Put on Trial as eBay Grows too Slow for Investors
August 24, 2006
Hold Tight, Meg | www.fool.com
-eBay CEO Meg Whitman is being targeted for the recent shortcomings at eBay.
-Investors and eBay sellers are looking for someone to blame for what they perceive to be a weaker marketplace.
-The rapid expansion of eBay has lead to some typical problems that go along with big business
-CEO is taking action to alter the way sellers approach the site by raising store fees
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Online Payment Experts | 785 |
| Online Retail Experts | 520 |
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council and Automotive Council | 118 |
| Experts in the Retail Council | 100 |
| Price Comparison Website Experts | 85 |
James Lippert has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.