摘要 |
<p>A system and method for providing assistance to the seller in a web-based auction transaction (40) is provided. According to one illustrative embodiment, a method of providing assistance in a web-based auction transaction (40) between a buyer (50) and a seller is provided. The method includes the steps of receiving and storing the item to be auctioned from the seller, electronically submitting the item to an auctioneer on behalf of the seller; contacting the buyer (50) on behalf of the seller; retrieving payment and shipping information from the buyer (50), causing the item to be shipped to the buyer (50), and forwarding payment to the seller.</p> |