Web Hosting Firm Vendio Launches Tickets Manager for eBay Sellers

Vendio (www.vendio.com) today announced the availability of Tickets Manager, the first online sales management service designed specifically for eBay ticket sellers. Tickets Manager was developed under a new collaborative relationship with eBay and several of eBay's largest event ticket sellers.

"Category-specific applications represent the next generation of online sales management services," said Rodrigo Sales, CEO of Vendio. "The majority of eBay's largest merchants sell in only one or two categories and have specific operational and merchandising needs that apply uniquely to each vertical."

"In 2003, event ticket sales on eBay generated more than $250 million in gross merchandise sales. By making sellers more efficient, we contribute to the overall growth of the tickets category and eBay as a whole," said Greg Bettinelli, Sr. Category Manager for eBay Tickets. "Vendio is an ideal choice for delivering this type of solution, given the company's deep understanding of customer needs and exceptional track record of delivering services that makes sellers more efficient."

Tickets Manager was designed specifically for eBay ticket merchants, who, throughout the process, were closely involved with its development. "We've been delighted with the level of involvement and input from category managers at eBay as well as the merchants themselves. This level of cooperation always produces a better service," Sales said.

"Online ticket sales is like no other business, since overnight tickets can --- literally -- go from high value to no value," said Lee Shenker, of The Ticket Liquidator.