Scott Pooler, a former official eBay Trading Assistant, and a master franchise representative for an eBay drop store franchise chain weighs in on the subject of franchising and stand alone eBay drop stores in Trading Assistant Journal, a weblog that provides news and commentary for eBay consignment specialists.

Scott’s experience on both sides of the fence reveals certain truths, and since he was at one time a proponent of the franchise model, his views are helpful to anyone considering the purchase of a new franchise eBay drop store or opening one on their own. These views are Scott’s opinion and do not reflect upon eBay any eBay franchise drop store chain in particular or upon eBay consignment as an addition to any other type of business.

His views regarding the stand alone drop store franchise model and why it has failed are worth reading.

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Cross Posted at Let’s Talk Franchising

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