The online flea market grows and grows

With “Cyber Monday” just behind us (see the post below this one), we know that more and more Americans are buying stuff online. Less attention is paid to the fact that more and more Americans are selling stuff online. In a survey by the Pew Internet & American Life project, 17 percent of online adults reported having sold something over the Internet. “Tangible items like pink plastic Christmas trees, collectible coins, wedding dresses, automobiles, books, or CDs share web space with a myriad of intangibles including virtual weaponry and characters from online games (sold for real money) and services including everything from finding a French tutor, a personal trainer or someone to clean your aquarium.”