auctionPAL Invites Consumers to Turn Unwanted Items Into Cash Donations to Benefit Myanmar and China Relief Efforts


WALTHAM, MA--(Marketwire - May 21, 2008) - auctionPAL.com, the premier service for helping users sell items online, is making it easier for consumers to join the fundraising efforts for Myanmar and China by turning unused items into charitable donations. Consumers can donate items online at www.auctionPAL.com/donate and the proceeds generated from the sale of these items will be directed to charities in support of their relief efforts to victims of the Myanmar cyclone tragedy and the China earthquake.

auctionPAL provides supporters with an innovative way to contribute to the relief efforts. With its expertise in online marketplaces, auctionPAL will sell people's old or unused belongings online and donate the profits to charity on their behalf. To donate items in support of the victims in Myanmar and China, follow these easy steps:

1. Visit www.auctionPAL.com/donate
2. Describe the item(s) being donated and upload a few photos
3. After the item sells (auctionPAL lists with eBay and Amazon), auctionPAL
   sends you the packing materials and sends DHL to pick up your package
4. auctionPAL will donate the proceeds from your sale directly to charity

Items that can be donated include gadgets, electronics, designer fashions, sporting equipment, collectibles, art and jewelry. Items should be valued at $50 or more. auctionPAL.com will facilitate the online auction at cost and will give 85 percent of the proceeds from the sale to charity (the remaining 15 percent covers operational costs and eBay listing fees). Consumers will not pay any fees or be charged any commissions on their listings.

"The goal of our fundraising offering is to make donating possible for everyone," said auctionPAL CEO Maureen Ellenberger. "Even if you can't donate cash, we are providing an alternative way to join the fundraising efforts in support of the victims of the natural disasters in Myanmar and China."

Visit www.auctionPAL.com/donate to donate an item today.

About auctionPAL

auctionPAL is the premier service for helping users sell items online. The company's patent-pending technology platform eliminates the barriers to online selling and will introduce a new group of sellers to the online marketplace. The company combines Web-enabled technology with expert knowledge, professional shipping, fraud protection and their easy best practice process to transform users into proficient online sellers, helping then turn unwanted items into cash. auctionPAL is backed by Dace Ventures. For more information, visit www.auctionPAL.com.

Contact Information: Press Contact: Ericka Stachura InkHouse 781-916-9090 ext. 806 auctionPAL@inkhousepr.com