New Canoe University Adds Wholesale Buying Course to Its eBay Selling Curriculum

(PRWEB) December 3, 2003

A major issue facing many eBay sellers has been the difficulty of acquiring products to sell on eBay at a price at which they can be profitably sold on the marketplace. Now there is an online course that focuses exclusively on that issue and provides real-world advice and practical training in the art of successfully acquiring goods at wholesale prices. The course is taught by Harry "Skip" McGrath, an eBay power seller, wholesale buyer, and author. His book, "The Wholesale Buying System: How, What and Where to Buy Wholesale Products to Sell on eBay", serves as the basis for the five lectures and textbook for the course. The lectures, which are each approximately 45 minutes in duration, are entitled:

Lecture 1: Setting Up Your Business to Qualify to Buy Wholesale

Lecture 2: Types of Wholesale Distributors & Buying at Auctions

Lecture 3: Importing Wholesale Products & Buying Closeouts

Lecture 4: Wholesale Sources for Art, Antiques & Collectibles

Lecture 5: Buying at Trade Shows, Merchandise Marts & Gift Marts

The lectures include reviews of and hundreds of links to tools, services, and product sources to firmly supply aspiring power sellers with the answers and resources needed to acquire products to be profitably sold on eBay.

Beyond the innovative, Flash-based, "talking slides" of the lectures, students actively participate in discussions and collaborate with their fellow learners and the instructor. "This online education approach gives students a very practical, hands-on experience. New Canoe University narrows down topics into bite-size modules and practical procedures that can be applied immediately to earning an income," relates Americ Azevedo, Interdisciplinary Studies Lecturer, University of California at Berkeley, who helped New Canoe University develop its online learning environment and education methodology.

"While I lecture on my wholesale buying system in a number of different venues, I am excited to be providing a comprehensive learning experience to my students and to become a member of the faculty at New Canoe University," relates Skip McGrath.

"Skip is a bona fide expert and we're very pleased to be adding his course and his expertise to our eBay selling curriculum at New Canoe University," says Bob Heyman, Provost at New Canoe University. "Students who take our 'How to Become an eBay Auction Power Seller' course have been asking for material like that which Skip teaches. With the addition of this course, New Canoe University has put another key piece in place to deliver a fulfilling, people-based, online learning experience that will ultimately help assure success for our students."

"There is a lot of nonsense circulating on the web purporting to be the nirvana of wholesale sources for eBay sellers. In many cases these CD's, e-books and so-called wholesale clubs offer sources with very little discount to retail. It is very difficult for an eBay seller to make money using these sources," says Skip McGrath. "We teach our students how to source goods directly at a cost point where they can make a good margin reselling them on eBay."

The cost of the course is $ 167.00 and includes access to the lectures and the online study groups for an entire year, lifetime access to the Wholesale Resources Plus™ database, and the book, "The Wholesale Buying System: How, What and Where to Buy Wholesale Products to Sell on eBay or Your Web Site."

Skip McGrath is President of Auction Seller's Resource (http://www.auction-sellers-resource.com) and is based in Anacortes, Washington. Skip is an eBay power seller and has authored 6 books relating to selling successfully on eBay. He has been selling online since 1996 and on eBay since 1998.

New Canoe University (http://www.newcanoeu.com), founded in January 2003, is based in Sausalito, California. NCU's mission is to be the leading online provider of training in practical skills that can be immediately applied by students to start small, or home-based businesses. The Company offers low-bandwidth online courses at low-cost in short segments. NCU currently offers the course, "How to Become an Ebay Auction Power Seller."

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Specialty Online Tie Retailer Adds Selection of Hard-to-find Novelty Cufflinks

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2011

Nobody ever said that an impeccably-dressed man cant also have a sense of humor. Right in time for the holiday season, Mens-Ties.com, a specialty online retailer for fine mens ties and other men's fashion accessories, today announced the addition of a new collection of novelty cufflinks. Ideal for the man who likes to charm as well as dazzle, the themed cufflinks are available now at Mens-Ties.com's Novelty Cufflinks selection.

Cufflinks, decorative fasteners that fasten the two sides of a cuff on dress shirts, first came to mode in the early 1700s in Europe. They are now popular among distinguished men all around the world. Mens-Ties.com carries cufflinks in a variety of themes, shapes and colors to add some pizzazz to any dress shirt or suit and complement any tie, pocket square or watch.

Golf fans will like the Novelty Golfball Cufflinks and the stainless steel Golf Club Cufflinks. The sites Eight Ball Cufflinks make a great gift for billiards players. Anglophiles can show their loyalty to England with hard-to-find Union Jack Cufflinks. Stock market traders will adore the Buy and Sell Cufflinks. And hopeless romantics will love Mens-Ties.coms Cupid Themed Cufflinks. For social networkers, the site even carries a pair of Facebook Like Button Cufflinks.

The selection also includes tool sets cufflinks, such as a Saw and Hammer pair, perfect for handymen and carpenters, Fly Fishing Rod Cufflinks and functional Hour Glass Cufflinks. Men can pair the cufflinks with any of Mens-Ties.coms fantastic assortment of silver tie bars to round out the look of a well-polished man with personality to spare.

Men like to reflect their personalities with their fashion accessories and theres no better way than with a pair of novelty cufflinks, said Mens-Ties.com founder Hendrik Pohl. The cufflinks are funny conversation-starters that will be a great ice-breaker at any social event. They make a wonderful holiday gift. We also offer custom engraving options for an even more personalized gift.

Even the most refined gentleman can still have a need to express their funny sides. No matter what his hobby, a witty, stylish man will appreciate a pair of humorous novelty cufflinks from Mens-Ties.com this holiday season. All cufflinks come shipped in a unique gift box.

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Private Trade Winds, Inc. Adds Award Winning Costa Rica Villa To Portfolio

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

In response to client requests, Private Trade Winds has added a spectacular and unique private villa to their portfolio of properties in Costa Rica. Prior to the acquisition of this exceptional villa, PTW represented residential homes and condos in two main resort locations in Northern and Central Costa Rica. The new addition adds another location further to the South, and large enough for weddings, retreats and private events. All the Regions of Costa Rica offer untouched natural beauty worth exploring!

The grandeur of this 10-bedroom estate in Manuel Antonio can only be rivaled by its majestic beauty and gracious hospitality. Built with heart and determination by Architect David Konwiser, the home is a perfect balance between pride and humility. The shiplike design pays homage to its peaceful resting place near the Pacific Ocean, and its very name promises spectacular views of the Sea. Angled and cantilevered, the villa is more of a boutique hotel with a decidedly modern feel, yet somehow manages to speak and cater to the individual, as well as the masses.

With sleeping accommodations for 24, and beyond ample dining and social sections, the villa is perfect for entertaining. The sights and sounds come alive on the mezzanine level with expansive views and large operable sliding glass doors bringing the ocean and jungle into this impressive double-height space. The Mezzanine looks down into both the Reception Lounge as well as the Living Room and features the DJ platform and a bridge over the main staircase. A personalized iPad2 is the most recent addition to every bedroom, and provides wireless internet, Skype, and the ability to play music off of the villa server. Ceiling-mounted speakers with a WiFi/Audio transmitter in each room allow iPhone users to play their own music wirelessly in their rooms. The 55" LED High Definition TV has been added to the home theater, as well as top quality furniture. The pool is heated to the perfect temperature, as is the solar-heated jacuzzi.

For those who enjoy cooking and revel in instruction from indigenous chefs, the Show and Industrial kitchens are sure to please. Centrally located and serving to the Events Terrace and Bar, the Show Kitchen can be a focal point for congregation as well as for cooking shows or on-site cooking classes. The adjoining industrial kitchen provides overflow space and equipment for large events as well as a tropical, ocean-view "classroom" for more serious on-site cooking instruction.

There is much to do and see in the surrounding area from zip-lining and exploring the Tropical Rain Forest to lounging on the white sandy beach just a 5 minute walk from the villa. For those who like to hit the links, a speed boat will deliver you and 11 of your closest friends to the Los Suenos Resort where white-faced monkeys watch from the trees and secretly critique game play.

Due to a recent cancellation this one of a kind villa is now available over Christmas (12/19-26/2011), with exclusive inclusions such as the use of a luxury SUV and a $ 500 villa credit, compliments of Private Trade Winds. Please contact janderson(at)privatetradewinds(dot)(com) for more information.

Based in Newport Beach, California, Private Trade Winds, Inc. is the nations leading villa travel specialist and the creator of the 5-star villa vacation, with over 400 branded luxury villas worldwide. To learn more email aminnehan@privatetradewinds.com or call 866.PTW.4LUX Ext. 809.

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