Few stories followed by the editors of ECommerce-Guide.com have been more bizarre than the saga of the short-lived auction site Wagglepop. After three years in development, the site lasted little more than a week before disappearing after a strange course of events. Wagglepop's closure angering many users and left many worried they were victims of fraud after providing their personal and credit card information when they registered.

Designed to be a friendly alternative to eBay, especially after listing fees and store susbscription rates increased on Feb. 18, Wagglepop turned out to me nothing more than another online flop. Follow the brief life of Wagglepop on ECommerce-Guide.com.

Are You Ready for Wagglepop? - Jan. 31, 2005
It's not a funky virus. It's not a funny dance. Wagglepop, created by a former eBay power seller, is actually the latest player in the online auction field.

Wagglepop Opens for Business - Feb. 17, 2005.
eBay competitor Wagglepop.com is officially open for business. While there was no major hoopla surrounding its "unofficial" debut earlier in the week, there seem to be plenty of sellers eager to post their wares on the site that calls itself "The smarter way to buy and sell."

Wagglepop CEO Sticks Fork in Site: It's Done - Jan. 23, 2005
Call it frustration, irrational behavior or a smart business move. Either way, the much-hyped eBay competitor Wagglepop has shut its doors just a week after opening, ending a bizarre online soap opera.