The Internet isn't about reaction to opportunity. It's about speed. Yet, Van Zelst admits he started slowly. He didn't set out to nurture a new business. I was interested in the Internet and I had a simple idea.
Garage sales are big around here.
Initially I thought an auction site was a marvelous tool to dispose of things. It made some dollars, too, although Van Zelst says the operation is essentially breaking even. Currently, a staff of 10 coordinates the site where approximately 5,000 registered users currently can bid on more than 12,000 items. Van Zelst said the site auctions about 5,000 items a day. By comparison, eBay has more than 5 million registered users.