Monday, August 06, 2007

ePier: Quest for the Best Online Auctions

We must admit that we weren’t entirely in awe of the ePier website interface. It was very plain, with not a whole lot going on. But, searching for the perfect item shouldn’t be too difficult, as there are category links on the left margin and a search box if you know exactly what you want.

Ok, so this site isn’t eBay and they don’t have nearly as many listings or auctions for that matter, but we did find a few products in the specific searches we performed. We liked how easy it is for registered members to buy or sell, as the steps were pretty self explanatory and you are alerted by email if you’re outbid or win an auction.

  • ePier Space – a MySpace function where you can get to know other members of the ePier community a little better.
  • Many categories & Classified Listings


6Star Reviews applauds websites that try and offer a community feel, as it demonstrates their commitment to their customers. We definitely saw this on ePier with their social networking tool and real-time contact function. Searches shouldn't be too challenging on this online auction and we liked how low the Final Value Fee was, at 2.5%.

There really wasn't a buyer protection program, so if you're wary of that type of issue, this might not be your best choice. Customer support was a disappointment, with non-responsive telephone support and absent email support. There were a few FAQs if you like to read...all in all, we assigned them 5.0 Stars!

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