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Since eBay Live! in Boston is right around the corner, I thought the following article was very helpful when deciding on activities during the trip. I recently returned from a job in Florida on American Airlines and found the following article on day trips around Boston. There are some great suggestions and I thought I'd share them with you. I especially like Revolutionary War history and enjoyed the trip to Concord & Lexington. I hope this article helps add to your trip. The trips start with the closest locations to Boston and get progressively farther in distance.

I've visited many of these places during trips to Boston and they are worth the effort to see. Here we go...

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Getting to eBay Live!
Boston 2007

Here are some helpful links to get you to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
Via Logan Airport:
Take the Sliver Line Bus SL1 (MBTA).
Exit at the World Trade Center stop, and take the elevator up to Level 2.
Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave, and the BCEC will be directly in front of you.

For more information visit: www.massport.com

Via Amtrak and Commuter Rail:
Exit at the South Station stop, and proceed to Summer Street.
Via taxi or walking: take a right onto Summer Street and the BCEC is about 1 mile on the right hand side (415 Summer Street).

For more information visit:
www.amtrak.com
www.mbta.com

Via Subway (MBTA Red Line):
Exit at the South Station stop, and proceed to Summer Street.
Via taxi or walking: take a right onto Summer Street and the BCEC is about 1 mile on the right hand side (415 Summer Street).

For more information visit: www.mbta.com

Via Bus (MBTA Silver Line SL1, SL2 or SL3):
Exit at the World Trade Center stop, and take the elevator up to Level 2.
Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave, and the BCEC will be directly infront of you.

For more information visit: www.mbta.com

Via Boat (MBTA, City Water Taxi):
Water transportation services are available from locations near the BCEC to several locations throughout Boston’s waterfront. The MBTA provides service between Lovejoy Wharf at North Station and the World Trade Center, which is a short 7-10 minute walk from the BCEC http://www.mbta.com. Water taxi service also connects the World Trade Center with a number of waterfront destinations, including Logan Airport. Additional information about water taxi service can be found at http://www.citywatertaxi.com.

Via Taxi:
Taxi Associations in Boston:
Boston Cab: 617.536.5010
City Cab: 617.536.5100
Independent Taxi (ITOA): 617.825.4000
Metro Cab: 617.782.5500
Top Cab: 617.266.4800
Town Taxi: 617.536.5000

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Sellendipity - eBay Live! 2007 Boston

Attendee registration for eBay Live! '07 is now open. You can view the page at: http://pages.ebay.com/ebaylive/

The US Postal Service is the title sponsor. The event is at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and is expected to bring 10,000 eBayers from all over the world. There will be over 150 classes to help educate both buyers and sellers in various aspects of their eBay experience.

Registration prices are up a little this year. Prices are:

• Now through April 6 - $60
• April 7 through May 25 - $75
• May 26 through June 16 - $100

This year eBay is offering a VIP pass called a Priority Pass for the first 750 people who register. This is $150 in addition to registration cost and gets the proud Pass holder:

• an exclusive line at registration so you can bypass the crowds
• a Priority Pass badge and ribbon
• an exclusive entry line and reserved seating at the Keynote Address
• a rolling backpack registration bag
• an eBay water bottle
• a private luncheon on Friday at the Westin with an exclusive executive panel discussion

Included in the registration is access to classes, parties, speeches, and the gala on Saturday night. Past talent for the gala include the B-52s, Huey Lewis & the News, and who know who this year?

Registrants must be 18 years old to attend the conference, however childcare is available along with Teen Camp for teenagers.

eBay Live! sold out last year in Las Vegas, don't wait till the last minute to register. Get regular updates on eBay Live! and tips here at GenuineSeller.com.

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People are making their plans for eBay Live! in Boston. Lots of questions involve hotels and things to see in Boston. The hotel info will be coming soon, but I have found something now that really stands out as a great deal. I was skeptical at first, but then found some reviews which convinced me I found a good deal.

What I found is called the "Go Boston Card".

What is a Go Card?
It’s a credit card sized card that you carry which includes admission to the Boston area’s most popular attractions. You do not need to pre-purchase tickets, deal with the hassle of tear-out coupons, or carry cash.

Here's how you use it.

1. Go to a participating attractions, restaurant, or shop.
2. Present your Go Boston Card.
3. You are granted general admission at the attraction (no cash changes hands) or get a discount automatically.

It's that easy.

You pay one price for the Go Boston Card. Your price is determined by whether you choose a single day, or 2, 3, 5, or 7 day increments. The card is activated the first time you use it. It’s valid for the number of consecutive calendar days you’ve purchased.

I found reviews of the card on www.boston.citysearch.com and all rated the card as "Highly Recommended".

The comments say it better than I could:

the go boston card was worth it
Posted by crystal32 on 06/15/2006

I wish I would have known about these Go Cards when my fiancee and I visited Chicago, I thought it was much easier than paying for each attraction. We ordered the card off the website and picked it up in the city. The girls helping us at the desk were extremly friendly and printed up directions from our hotel to the grayline booth so we could pick up our Trolley hop passes. We toured the entire city, got off at whatever stop we wanted--saw some attractions with the Go Boston card then got on the trolley again. We also used the card at Mike's Pastry's in the north end $5 dollars off. I liked how the guidebook told you T directions, and had colored pages of the attractions so you knew where you were going! We probably saved around 50$ each using our 5-day Go Boston Card and I liked that the card also included things to do in Salem. We went to the Salem Witch Museum and the Peabody Museum all on the card.

* Pros: free guidebook, good attractions
* Cons: duck tours sometimes sell out early but that's no
* Overall user rating: Highly Recommended

what a neat idea for travelers
Posted by acorn75 on 01/27/2006

my husband got this for our anniversary trip to new england, at first I kind of rolled my eyes because it seemed like we wouldn't be able to enjoy all those attractions on the list, but surprisingly most of the attractions were close together, we got to try new things including a whale watch which i had never been on, and it was really the best thing for us because we weren't constantly counting our money or turning to a credit card.

* Pros: easy to use, cheap, lots of attractions
* Overall user rating: Highly Recommended

Go Boston Card is great for families
Posted by mauimamma on 11/02/2005I really loved using this product, I had a wonderful experience during my recent trip to Boston this summer. The card worked just like they said it would, and it saved us time and effort worrying about paying for all the attractions. Since we'd already payed for the attractions we wanted to see, I saved lots of money plus I got to skip ahead of a few lines (which was really helpful at the aquarium--the line was really long) I think this product is great for someone new to a city--it came with a guidebook and the people at the redemption center were very friendly, too

* Cons: Great deal, Lots of Attractions, Deals on shopping
* Overall user rating: Highly Recommended

I liked the idea so much I signed up as an affiliate and if you'd like you can order the card here. The idea of saving money by planning ahead sounds great to me. I love the idea of (legally) jumping ahead in line thanks to having the Go Boston Card. I'll be getting one for my wife and myself. I knew you'd like it too. See you at the front of the line in Boston!

BEST VALUE! 61 Boston Attractions & Tours for 1 Low Price! Unlimited admission to Top Boston Attractions with the Go Boston Card.

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I love free things. Anyone on eBay likely loves things that are free too. Some of you already know about this, but for those that don't here is a tip to get 250 [tag]free business cards[/tag].

Who needs them?

Do people ever ask you what you sell on [tag]eBay[/tag]? Do people ever ask for your "card" and you don't have one to give them? Do you ever wish you could put your card in one of those fish bowls at a restaurant to win a free lunch, only to walk away with your hands in your pockets disappointed because you don't have a business card?

You need a [tag]business card[/tag] if you are:

• a seller on eBay
• an [tag]Education Specialist[/tag], training others
• going to eBay Live! in Boston

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Thousands of hungry eBay Live! attendees will be converging on Boston June 14-16. Doing some pre-convention preparation will save you some real bucks. If you will be in Boston for several days you'll need to eat. The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center has a food court, and that may be sufficient throughout the conference, but at night people want to dine out in the city.

I'll have some restaurant recommendations in upcoming posts, but you may also want to start thinking now about using eBay to save you money on your evening repast. One of the biggest sellers on eBay is Restaurant.com. They sell gift certificates to (primarily) restaurants on eBay. Many times you can get a $25 gift certificate for $10 and use it for yourself. That's a savings of $15 per meal! Over four evenings that is $60 saved. Not too shabby.

Take a look at Boston gift certificates Restaurant.com is offering on eBay right now.
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As February nears, there is a buzz about eBay Live! June 14-16, 2007 in Boston. Each year since 2003 eBay has held a 3-day event where its community of buyers and sellers can mix with people on the other side of the monitor. Industry experts and exhibitors get together with the eBay Community to swap stories and ideas on how to achieve greater success in their businesses. It’s also one of the best networking forums an eBayer can find. Besides all that, there are several levels of seminars, panels, and computer labs to educate attendees. Education Specialists meet and discuss techniques related to teaching others how to use eBay.

Last year it was in Las Vegas, but this year is in Boston. While lots of folks have been to Vegas, Boston is a little more of a mystery. This is especially true to many west-coast people. Boston has lots to offer in fact a couple of good items to prepare yourself is Boston for Dummies, along with Streetwise Boston which is the best-selling map of Boston. Now is the time to check these handbooks out and get ready for Live!
This year eBay Live! is in Boston from June 14-16 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC). Keep an eye on the latest about eBay Live! at: http://www.ebay.com/ebaylive. Registration opens in February.

Click here to see a flash video of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

When in Boston…

Once you’ve registered, you’ll be able to log onto the eBay Live! site and read information about the classes. You’ll be able to build your own curriculum from the classes available. You’ll notice that classes are grouped according to your skill level on eBay. You should choose classes which will help you in areas where you think you need to grow, such as photography, creating an About Me page, writing good titles and descriptions, blogging, running an eBay Store, Turbo Lister, International selling, and much more. Of course you’ll want to choose with an eye on your future and consider where you want your eBay business to go.

There will once again be a large exhibition hall featuring vendors and industry experts. You’ll see sourcing companies, drop shippers, many companies offering helpful tools to help you in your business, the US Postal Service, UPS, and a booth for nearly every eBay category including eBay Motors.

Things to Bring to eBay Live! 2007

You’ll be doing a lot of walking, collecting pins, flyers, literature and possibly heavier items such as books. Being on your feet all day can be exhausting. Here are some things you should bring to make the day more comfortable:

• comfortable shoes
• fold-up cart for carrying “stuff”
• a camera
• print out your class itinerary and bring it! (It will likely not be available to print at the event.)
• bring an empty piece of luggage to carry souvenirs and the “stuff” you pick up at eBay Live!

Don’t forget that eBay Live is one of the best networking events an eBayer can find. Where else will you get to talk face to face with your favorite authors, owners of services you use, and eBay employees? You can accomplish a lot by really spending time and meeting the different people who have really come to see you! Vendors pay a pretty penny to show at eBay Live! They want to know what you think, and they want to show you what they have to offer. Besides that, you’ll meet other members of the community. SO be prepared. You’ll want to be well stocked with:

• Your business cards
• a notebook and pen

Getting Around Boston

Boston is a great city full of history and fun places to visit. It’s not difficult to navigate either. They have taxis of course, and also a great mass transit system which will take you to eBay Live.

I am putting together some info on lodging, transportation, restaurants, and sight-seeing which will appear on these pages very soon. Please come back for a visit for the latest.

To begin, take a look at hotels surrounding the BCEC. eBay Live! dates are June 14-16.

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