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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 6, 2008

Contact: Tom Gaynor
212 330-5132
tom.gaynor@usps.gov

usps.com/news

New City Post Office Hosts eBay Seminars

New City, N.Y. —New City Post Office will host free seminars on how to sell items on eBay. “eBay is great for small businesses or for the homeowner who simply wants to make extra money on items no longer used. It’s easy to learn, especially when you have someone who can answer your questions. We are happy to bring these seminars to our town,” says New City Postmaster Stephen Hernon.

The public is invited to attend the 90-minute seminars on Thursday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. 

Interested persons can learn how to:

  • photograph and download pictures online
  • write effective descriptions of merchandise
  • post items on eBay
  • set attractive starting bid prices
  • use the “Buy It Now” option
  • sell items on eBay
  • ship items without leaving home

The eBay seminars will be conducted New City Post Office, 245 North Main St., New City, NY 10956. Refreshments will be served. After registration admission is free. For further information and to reserve a seat, call 845 634-7216.

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