Friday, July 17, 2009

What I Learned About Ebay in Vegas

That's right you heard me! I recently attended the Ebay Radio party in Vegas and I promised my dear friend Melinda ( http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Galleria-Gifts ) I would blog about it!



Brian Burke and Melinda Jackson


I must tell you first off, I have been very upset by all the changes ebay has made this year. My one goal in going to this party was to give some ebay execs a piece of my mind! Well what I came away with was better than anything I could have hoped for! After the live townhall meeting Melinda dragged me to the meetup bar at the Rio where we sat and talked with Brian Burke, Steve Corral, Mark Dooley and Usher Lieberman. I had to pinch myself that I was getting this opportunity. But wait it gets better!



From left to right - Me, Brian Burke, Mark Dooley, Scott Corral, ???, Usher Lieberman and Melinda Jackson.



Somehow we all ended up in a cab heading over to the Venetian Hotel and Casino to Emeril's restaurant called Delmanico's Steakhouse. We all sat at a table in the back, Melinda and I were the only "outsiders", but the chance to talk, really talk to ebay execs was completely enlightening and changed my attitude quite a bit! Brian Burke and Mark Dooley were especially interested in my experience and feelings about all the ebay changes. They do care about us "small" sellers. I am over all my bitterness and motivated more than ever to make my business grow. There are real human beings behind the scenes at ebay and they do care!


From left to right... Usher Lieberman, ???, Brian Burke, Melinda Jackson, Scott Corral, Mark Dooley and Me!


I will share more soon... but I promised I would start this blog by TODAY!
Be sure and visit me on ebay!
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4 comments:

The DSRS of our lives said...

Great Blog Danni - now go put names under the pictures so we know who's who!

Can't wait to read more.



Beth Cherkowsky
http://www.antiquedaze.com

Melinda Jackson ~ Galleria Gifts said...

Danni ~ what a great post! It was such a pleasure to be able to share this dinner with you and I am sincerely moved that this evening in Vegas made such an difference & impact on your eBaying endeavors! I really enjoyed Vegas ~ it was great to get to know you better! All the best, Mel

Mr.Bigfoot said...

Hi Danni:

So glad that you came away with such a great feeling. I know from talking with you for a while in the morning before the event began just how disillusioned you were.

I think things will get better for small sellers like us!

Stay in Touch!

All the Best,

Bryan "Mr.Bigfoot" Goodman
on Twitter http://twitter.com/MisterBigfoot

http://www.biggestshoes.com

Kat Simpson said...

Good Job, Danni - tell us more