Youths Flock to Cash Free eBay Style Auction site

(PRWEB) August 25, 2005

Nearly half a million under 18s have signed up with SwapitShop the cash free eBay style auction site for under eighteens.

Trading everything from iPods to wristbands, SwapitShop is revolutionizing school holidays by relieving the boredom and financial pressure of the summer break and giving young people real economic power as they take part in the auction craze that has proved so popular with adults.

Users have to be over 18 to use eBay and other online auctions. SwapitShop has changed all this enabling youths to take part in the auction phenomenon in an environment specifically designed for them.

Young people aged from 6 to 18 sign up for free to get their own SwapitShop account and can then buy and sell everything from Playstation games to DVDs, sports kit and fashion items. Over 40,000 items are currently traded every month across ten trading zones: Book, Cards, Collectables, Gadgets, Games, Music, Movies, Sports, Style and Toys, plus special one off Auction Frenzies dedicated to specific brands and products. On the site now are Auction Frenzies for Sega games, Dungeons, PC World games and Top of the Pops magazine.

SwapitShop is safe, secure and completely free to use. Youths use their own currency called Swapits instead of cash so that no money changes hands. All items are vetted before being listed and all sold items are sent to SwapitShop to forward onto the buyer. There is no contact between users, no chatrooms, forums or message boards.

What’s more SwapitShop unlocks one of Britain’s biggest hidden resources - the fabulous fortune tied up in unused games, music and toys. With an estimated £5.9 Billion tied up in things young people no longer use!

To start trading, log on to http://www.swapitshop.com.

Andrew, age 12, and an avid trader said, “It’s wicked, my dad uses eBay and I now use SwapitShop. This week I have traded two PC games and I am saving up my Swapits to get an iPod.”

Jonathan Attwood, the founder of SwapitShop said: “The site is constantly crammed with goodies such as toys, games, books, CDs and DVDs - all up for grabs without spending a penny. As well as being loads of fun, it’s also a great chance for young people to learn the value of items and basic economic principles. It’s also a great place to spot the entrepreneurs of the future!”

For more information, please contact:

Jonathan Attwood

020 7471 2690

07703 314997

jonathan@swapitshop.com

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PocketDeal Offers Cash Back for Online Purchases at Hundreds of Stores

Herndon, VA (PRWEB) November 1, 2005

PocketDeal Inc. (http://www.pocketdeal.com), the leading provider of online shopping-assistant software for personal and handheld computers, announced today a new service that offers cash back to online purchasers at hundreds of stores.

The new service, named PocketCash, rewards online shoppers with a percentage of their online purchase price at hundreds of participating stores, including CircuitCity, Target, OfficeDepot, Petco, Radio Shack, Sports Authority, Buy.com, eBags, Overstock, ShopNBC, and many more.

What makes the PocketCash service unique is that, in addition to the cash back earned for their qualifying purchases, online shoppers will also be rewarded a percentage of the cash back earned by their friends, family members and other shoppers that they invite to participate in the PocketCash program.

"This is a remarkable service that will enhance our ability to help shoppers save even more on their online purchases", said Ion Dascalu, CEO. "Combining our real-time price comparison technology with hundreds of instant coupons and best bargains that we provide on our website (as well as via the free DealAlert Shopping Assistant software), our users can pay significantly less than they would normally do in the retail environment.

Online shoppers must register on the PocketDeal web site before making their first purchase, and start every new purchase by selecting one of the participating stores. Shoppers will be awarded the cash back within 8-12 weeks of completing their purchase, and during this time they can check their cash back balance and status online on the PocketDeal web site.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Ion Dascalu or visit http://www.pocketdeal.com.

About PocketDeal Inc.

PocketDeal Inc. is dedicated to implement the best computer software to help its users enhance their shopping experience and save time and money on their purchases. Sorting through thousands of products available at most popular online and retail stores, PocketDeal.com provides timely information about the latest coupons, rebates and best bargains that can be found on a wide range of consumer products, including audio and video systems, computers and components, digital cameras and camcorders, office supplies, clothing and shoes, movies, music, games and magazines, tools, gadgets, and more. PocketDeal is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

Contact:

Ion Dascalu, CEO

PocketDeal Inc.

703-738-3290

http://www.pocketdeal.com

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of PocketDeal's future performance, additional financing requirements, and the effect of economic conditions in the B2C and B2B e-commerce market.

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