eBay Drop-Off Stores Gain Momentum

An ever-increasing trend within the eBay community seems to be the opening of local drop-off stores that act as agents for sellers and make their money by taking a commission in exchange for their services.

The first eBay drop-off store franchise in Canada was opened earlier this year by Imagine This Sold, which provides online auction services through eBay. Now
Orbit Drop Inc. has announced it has started to franchise its retail eBay drop-off stores in Colorado. Apparently, the first two franchise stores will soon be open for business in Denver and Aurora, with more to follow.

A recent press release stated that “Orbit Drop, Inc. is a franchiser of retail eBay drop-off stores. The Orbit Drop franchise locations offer an easy and convenient way to sell items online. It is most definitely an amazing concept; a store where people come to make money, not spend it.”

Cain McKnight, CEO of Orbit Drop is reported as saying, "We are moving right along in a fast paced market. Our franchise model, financing capabilities and excellent management team allow us to position ourselves as a leader and innovator in the eBay drop-off sector."

Many long-established eBay shops are now examining a variety of new ways to do business and to attract potential buyers in the increasingly competitive eBay marketplace. Some shops and stores are joining externally promoted directories so they gain not only from overall eBay brand recognition, but are also able to get a lead over their competitors.

eBay provides a very good environment to trade both locally and on a global basis, but as the number of international sellers in low-cost countries such as China and India increases and eBay’s globalisation continues, evolution of new methods will be necessary for eBay shops and stores in the US and Europe who want to stay in front.