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Doba Deals for the Week of August 16, 2010: The Liquidation Edition

Doba supplier Vard is having a sale (well, in industry terms it’s actually called a liquidation) on very specific items. Known for carrying a wide range of lifestyle products, Vard is working with us this week and next to provide Doba members with a 25 percent price reduction on select items. This week’s  offerings include: [...]

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Jason Cook

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Doba Deals for the Week of August 9, 2010

With the back-to-school merchandising season nearly in full-swing , this week we provide you with a focused list of products to appeal to shoppers looking to save money on school related items. As an online retailer, you’ll be sure to nail the back to school demographic by including some or all of the following Doba [...]

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Jason Cook

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Doba Deals for the Week of August 2, 2010

In highly competitive markets, such as consumer electronics, many new online retailers find it difficult to compete on price. This is particularly true when using drop ship suppliers, because you’re unable to reap the cost-cutting benefits of buying in bulk. Still, the number one searched on category in Doba’s virtual inventory catalog is Electronics & [...]

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Jason Cook

Marketing Technology Specialist
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Doba Deals for the Week of July 26, 2010

One of the most common questions new online retailers face is “What should I sell?” Simply stated, you want to sell niche products that everyone in your target demographic wants or needs and that few retailers are selling. Throw into the mix a steady supply of whatever you’re selling (without taking on the risk of [...]

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Jason Cook

Marketing Technology Specialist
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Doba CEO to Talk About This Week’s Doba Deals on eBay Radio

This week’s Doba Deals – which will be highlighted later today in an eBay Radio spot featuring Doba CEO, Blaine Nielsen – include a number of items perfectly suited for mid-Summer promotions. Take a look and let our Customer Support Team know if you have any questions (note: member login is required to reach Customer [...]

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Jason Cook

Marketing Technology Specialist
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Doba Deals Reaches a Major Milestone

This week marks the one-year anniversary of Doba Deals – Doba’s weekly deals on items retailers can sell online. From its humble beginnings last July, Doba Deals gained momentum to become one of the leading product sourcing resources for small and independent online retailers. Thank you to everyone for encouraging us to offer great products [...]

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Jason Cook

Marketing Technology Specialist
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Doba Deals for the Week of July 5, 2010

This week’s lineup of Doba Deals features products pulled from all major categories within our one-of-a-kind online virtual inventory catalog. Here, you’re bound to find something for just about anyone who visits your online store: Oregon Scientific Digital Pedometer, Blue (Login to See Price) Dyson DC15 The Ball Animal Upright Vacuum (Login to See Price) [...]

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Jason Cook

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Doba Deals for the Week of June 28, 2010

Vacation season is nearly upon us, and this week’s Doba Deals provide your business with the ideal mix of products online shoppers are looking for, especially when it comes time to pack up the car and head out on the road for a family vacation: Apple 16GB iPod Nano, 5th Generation (Refurbished) (Login to See [...]

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Jason Cook

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Doba Deals for the Week of June 21, 2010

This week’s Doba Deals feature items that are perfect for a Post-Father’s Day Sale (think shiny gadgets and other items that appeal to all the dads out there who may not have received exactly what they wanted this Father’s Day). If you’ve never held a “Post-whatever holiday Sale,” maybe now would be a great time [...]

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Jason Cook

Marketing Technology Specialist
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Doba Deals for the Week of June 14, 2010

While consumer spending for Father’s Day is expected to increase by 3.5 percent (the average person will spend $94.32 on dad this year, up from $90.89 last year, according to the National Retail Federation), shopping for the holiday will be over before you know it. With that in mind, now is the perfect time to [...]

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Jason Cook

Marketing Technology Specialist
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