ubid Launches Certified Merchant Program

-  Ubid.com, an online marketplace for consumer electronics goods buyers and sellers, launched a certified merchant program at CES 2005.

The program is designed to help consumer electronics vendors move inventory through a variety of channels, including a self-service model and a fully outsourced model. The certified merchant program is available to manufacturers, distributors and resellers that have been in business for at least a year.

An online application is available on www.ubid.com, and there is a $99 application fee.

—Kate Maddox

About ubid
ubid is a leading brand name auction marketplace that offers consumers and businesses leading manufacturer's merchandise below wholesale prices. Founded in 1997, ubid has swiftly emerged as a major force in the e-commerce world. Today, as a member of Petters Group, ubid specializes in providing customers with savings on items from leading brands. In addition to ubid's own product listings, ubid features ubid Certified Merchants listings in which consumers will find items listed by ubid-approved businesses. With more that 5 million registered users, ubid is committed to providing its valued customers with the highest quality experience on the Internet and offers manufacturer warranties on most products along with Extended Protection Plans.  For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.ubid.com.

About Petters
Petters Group Worldwide is a dynamic collection of companies that create, develop and invest in companies that manufacture, procure and market consumer merchandise. The group of companies includes both retail and wholesale companies. For additional information visit www.pettersgroup.com.

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