If you are looking for information on the eAuction Depot franchise business opportunity, eAuction Depot eBay franchises or eAuction Depot eBay auction franchising, then you have come to the right place.
Single mom Amy Cooper did it and so can you! She founded eAuction Depot after success as an eBay trading assistant. She used her customer service and appraisal skills to open the first eBay drop off store in Augusta, Georgia.
Partners with operations, sales, and marketing experience joined the team and opened two more stores in early 2006.
All three stores turned a profit within 60 days! It was then that the partners realized this concept works as a franchise opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
Now, eAuction Depot is offering you a fun opportunity to open a retail store with no expensive inventory to order!
You sell your customers' hidden treasures on eBay. You act as a bridge between your clients and 34 million shoppers on eBay. We teach you how to appraise items, do copywriting, take photos, list them, and earn big commissions when the auction ends!
Your investment is less than $75,000 and our royalties start at just $400 per month. The total cost includes hundreds of items from more than 80 categories (including staples). Its total turn-key and beyond! We help you through every step of the way from finding and negotiating the best store front lease to corporate support.
You come to our corporate training center in Georgia for a week and observe our stores and go through fun classes. We'll then come to your hometown for a week. We'll work for you and show you how our proven in-store, fund-raising, and overstock program methods yield profit.
Now You Are Ready To Get Started!
Advantages Of Joining the
eAuction Depot Franchise Network
Store Management SoftwareOur custom eAuction Depot software is included to make the sales and bidding process simple and efficient. This software manages every aspect of your business from listing technology to built in photo editing and useful store management reports. The software automates many functions so you can focus on building your business.
You do not need to have eBay or business experience to open an eAuction Depot store. We have a large team of drop-off store experts providing you with a comprehensive training program upon opening your store, as well as, on-going training and support as your business grows. There is no need to worry about your marketing material. eAuction Depot has created it all for you. We believe in partnering with our franchisees and providing you with everything you need to become successful.
With a lower than average start up cost, eAuction Depot is providing a way for anyone to own their own business.
eAuction Depot is a great investment and a wonderful, owner/operator opportunity. Amy Cooper did it. So can you.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
