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As a webmaster/blogger/Internet addict/business guy, I am constantly looking for ways to monetize my life through my multiple websites. The thing is, it’s easy to find people who will sell you their secret for $147 (but it’s on sale for you only today only for the low low price of $97! Act now!), but very hard to find people willing to share their ideas for free.

Turns out that you can Receive a Free Copy of "Flip Content for Profit!" if you click that link and download it now. It’s a free report all about taking already existing content and making money from it, and include sections about marketing your products for free, and also creating your own content that you can sell too.

For free, this is an amazing deal. I have paid good money for similar products with many fewer usable ideas than are in this free report. Even if you’re not an Internet marketer yet, you’ve got to admit that the allure of making money online is pretty attractive. Go sign up for the site, download the report, and get started already!

As of January 4th, eBay has increased their listing prices for sellers. I received an email from them regarding this, and have reposted my reply below for your enjoyment:

Good morning eBay,

I can understand the increased Insertion Fee, but why in the world would you increase the Final Value Fee? The Insertion Fee, since it is a flat rate fee, must obviously keep up with inflation. The Final Value Fee however, since it is a percentage of the final sale price, automatically keeps up with inflation since the final sale price of items will continue to increase.

I am a business owner too (not an eBay business), and I understand that as a business owner you have the luxury to increase prices as the market allows. But isn’t the beauty of a percentage based fee (or a commission, if you will) that it automatically follows market trends? I don’t see real estate agents sending out emails at the beginning of the year saying “Hey everyone, I’m increasing my commission from 6% to 6.25%.” That’s because the standard real estate commission of 6% (yeah yeah, I know it’s usually less these days and it’s negotiable and whatever, but that’s the traditional listing commission historically) keep up with the market. Again, the beauty of a percentage based fee structure.

Maybe I’m missing the point, or maybe it’s too early on Monday morning and I’m a little short on coffee. I completely support your right to do whatever it is you must do to keep the business profitable, but your Final Value Fee increase sounds like your ego’s getting a little big for my tastes. But what am I going to do? I’m essentially stuck at Disneyland buying four dollar Cokes. It’s not like there’s another viable online auction site that I can switch to unfortunately.

Anyway, that’s my thoughts on your price increase for what it’s worth. Take it, or more likely leave it, and have a nice and profitable new year.

Sincerely,
Liam Ferris
eBay buyer and seller since 1999

If you haven’t seen this documentary, it is well worth your time. If you ever find yourself wondering where your tax money goes, or why we even pay taxes to begin with, this documentary makes a lot of sense. Also if you wonder why you’re always in debt, and why they like it that way, this money also makes a lot of sense.

This is part one, I’ll post part two later.

At this time of year, many shopper’s credit cards get quite a workout. Unfortunately the fleeting Christmas morning joy that these credit card workouts bring is paid for with years of in debtedness.

I don’t want to say that credit cards are entirely bad. Used properly, they can be a very powerful tool for the accumuaton of wealth, but used inproperly they can lead to nightmares and headaces.

The best way to stay out of trouble is to be wary of your spending habits, and kee it under control. You might also want to monitor some sort of credit card news and credit card advice on the web to help you stay in control.

Basically, just be smart about it. Learn the difference between good and bad debt and use your money wisely. Oh, and have a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, joyous Kwanzaa, or a merry happy joyous Annual Celebration of His Noodly Goodness.