As I've been working on this site, doing research, communicating with others about the many concepts, needs, ideas floating around, I've started toying with the idea of forming an Online Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles Dealers Association. From what I can tell, other industry associations have been very limited with support of online dealers (note that you don't have to sell EXCLUSIVELY online but this association would support those very specific needs of selling on the Web).
We all stand to benefit from a "unified front" allowing us to lobby online auction sites (including eBay), e-commerce marketplaces, etc. Imagine having one source working on your behalf to manage information, represent your interests, provide you with marketing tools and support - and give you the PR value of affiliation with a professional industry organization?
What are you thoughts? What are the most important factors to determine if you would participate? I look forward to hearing from you.
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