WineCommune Site News

From November 21st through December 25th, 2005, WineCommune will be giving away two $100 American Express Gift Checks (valid anywhere American Express traveler's check are accepted) each week - one a buyer and one to a seller. Entry is simple! Every bid or Buy It! placed during a week is an entry in the contest. There is no limit to the number of entries you make as long as your bid is legitimate. A random bid or Buy It! will be chosen and both the person who placed that bid or Buy It! and the seller of the item bid upon will each get a $100 gift check!

Click here for full details.

Have a lot that would make a great gift? Adding the wine gift icon is free and easy. When you post your lot for sale, look for the checkbox marked GIFT LOT. Just check that box! That's it! Be sure to describe what gift services you can provide the buyer in the lot description field.

Your lot will be featured in a special gift category and have a special gift icon appear next to it in the category and search listings.

Click here for more information on the Gift Section.

Get ready to increase your sales this holiday season! Reach out to more buyers and extendthe holiday shopping calendar by following these tips:

• Make sure buyers know you take PayPal or Credit Cards. Holiday shoppers want to avoid delays. Ring up more sales by allowing them to pay you immediately.
• Use Buy It! in your listings. Auction buying is fun, but somebuyers prefer not to wait when they see an item they like. Buy It! allows them to purchase it on the spot.
• Offer expedited shipping options. Expedited shipping helps ensure items arrive on time, relieving concerns about timely delivery.
• Include photos! People feel more confident buying when they can see the item for sale. Items with photos get the most views and fetch higher prices.
• Include shipping costs if possible. Lots with the most detailed shipping costs and payment information get more bids. Buyers like to know all their costs up front.