Walt Kolenda - AuctionWally, image via auctionwally.blogspot.com
We have to admit that we’ve been following recent events at eBay with a little bit of schadenfreude. We’ve always held the position that someone who sells on eBay isn’t an auctioneer. eBay is the auctioneer that outsources the work of listing items to its sellers. Over the last few years, we’ve seen eBay shift the priority from competitive bidding to its Amazon-like storefront model.
As eBay begins what many believe will be a long and drawn-out slide in favor of many more nimble competitors, we have to realize that there are many thousands if not millions of eBay sellers who make their livings from eBay transactions. The loss of the largest auctioneer in the world means that companies like traditional-auctioneer-focused Proxibid and up-and-coming Bonanzle will have a migration of sellers eager to find a seller-friendly space to set up shop.
One of the most visible sellers using Internet auctioneers has been Walt Kolenda. Unlike our Auction Podcast, which is focused on traditional auctioneers, his AuctionWally Show is a podcast focused on helping and education sellers who use sites like eBay and Bonanzle. Here’s the description from his Talkshoe page.
On the AuctionWally Show you’ll find comprehensive coverage of the auction world, online and off. Content includes niche antiques and collectibles education, interviews with leaders in the industry, and an off-beat humor.
Recently, in an effort to get to the bottom of why eBay hasn’t been more responsive and loyal to its seller base, Kolenda wrote a comment on the eBay Ink blog which he also ran in his column in the Examiner in which he publicly requests eBay CEO John Donahoe appear on a future episode of his podcast. We’re waiting to see what becomes of this challenge.
AuctionWally – http://auctionwally.com/
Auctions and Antiques Examiner – http://www.examiner.com/x-312-Auctions-and-Antiques-Examiner
Have you heard the AuctionWally Show? What do you think? Leave a comment with your thoughts.
By Auctionwally 28 February 2009 - 10:01 am
I've heard of the Auctionwally show, it's GREAT! Of course, I might be a little biased, I”m Walt Kolenda, the host of the show.
But seriously, thanks for the mention here. I've bookmarked your site and look forward to reading your posts. This seems to be a place to keep on top of cutting edge auction tech news which I love… I don't always understand all of it, but am learning slowly.
By Dede 28 February 2009 - 7:39 pm
AuctionWally also does live auctions in his Bonanzle booth the first Saturday of every month.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/auctionwally
By Renagade 1 March 2009 - 3:48 am
I HAVE listened to The Auctionwally Show and URGE everyone to tune in. This show is very informative and Auctionwally has always conducted hiself in a fair, unbiased, and professional manner. eBays CEO Donahoe Would be smart to take him up on his offer. Not doing so is just another poor grade mark for eBay
By Renagade 1 March 2009 - 11:48 am
I HAVE listened to The Auctionwally Show and URGE everyone to tune in. This show is very informative and Auctionwally has always conducted hiself in a fair, unbiased, and professional manner. eBays CEO Donahoe Would be smart to take him up on his offer. Not doing so is just another poor grade mark for eBay
By craigprice 7 October 2009 - 10:21 am
Does anybody know what a Auction List Specialist is? Are they affiliated with ebay?
By Aaron Traffas 8 October 2009 - 7:09 am
Hi, Craig. You'll find my review of the Auction Listing Specialist here. I don't know that it's a scam, but it definitely isn't for auctioneers. https://auctioneertech.com/auction-listing-s…
By Aaron Traffas 8 October 2009 - 9:09 am
Hi, Craig. You'll find my review of the Auction Listing Specialist here. I don't know that it's a scam, but it definitely isn't for auctioneers. https://auctioneertech.com/auction-listing-s…