125,000 Members Strong and Growing! GoCollect.com Continues to Exceed Growth Expectations Through Second Quarter 2000.Business Editors, High-Tech high-tech also hi-tech adj. Informal Of, relating to, or resembling high technology. high-tech Adjective same as hi-tech Adj. 1. Writers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2000 GoCollect.com (www.gocollect.com), home of unique gifts and the Web's widest selection of contemporary collectibles, has exceeded 125,000 members after only two full quarters of operation. Since April, membership has increased by 250 percent. Recent membership growth at GoCollect.com continues the trend started in the first quarter, when registered users grew by 140 percent. This growth can be attributed to its notably wide range of collectible collectible An asset of limited supply that is sought for a variety of reasons including, it is hoped, an increase in value. Stamps, antiques, coins, and works of art are among the many things usually classified as collectibles. products and brands, online promotions, games and contests, and its presence at key industry trade shows. Membership is just one of several key areas of second quarter growth for GoCollect.com. The following areas of activity have grown more than 200 percent since first quarter: Revenues, Orders, Visitor sessions, Session time per user, Page views. "GoCollect.com's strong growth validates its unique strategy for uniting collectors, retailers and manufacturers," said Shonnie Bilin Bi´lin n. 1. (Physiol. Chem.) A name applied to the amorphous or crystalline mass obtained from bile by the action of alcohol and ether. It is composed of a mixture of the sodium salts of the bile acids. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of GoCollect.com. "Thanks to strong relationships with our retail owners, dealer network stores, passionate customers and innovative manufacturers, GoCollect.com is growing faster than anyone expected, while maintaining its reputation for excellent customer service." A wide variety of merchandise and interactive features make GoCollect.com the premier Web site for the collecting community, as well as anyone looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the perfect gift to give someone special. The content, community and commerce features enhance the collecting experience for casual collectors, avid AVID Cardiology A clinical trial–Antiarrhythmics Versus Implantable Defibrillators that compared the effect of implantable defibrillators vs the best medical therapy–antiarrhythmics for survivors of MI or those with nonsustained ventricular tachycardia collectors and everyone in between. GoCollect.com's member benefits include: -- Loyalty Program: Loyalty points are awarded to members for making purchases, participating in surveys and entering contests. Points can be applied towards a future purchase. -- Games: During certain holidays and for special occasions, members participate in fun, interactive games that not only enhance their overall experience on the site, but reward winners with additional loyalty points. -- Message and Discussion Boards: Members can read and post to general and product specific message boards and meet other members with similar interests. -- Wish List/Gift Registry The configuration database in all 32-bit versions of Windows that contains settings for the hardware and software in the PC it is installed in. The Registry is made up of the SYSTEM.DAT and USER.DAT files. Many settings previously stored in the WIN.INI and SYSTEM. : Maintain a personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. wish list or gift registry which can be emailed to friends and family to see the member's most desired products. "The reception we've received from collectors, retailers and manufacturers has been amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. . The input they have given us has been invaluable to growing and improving the site. We will continue to provide features that are important to collectors: information and community, as well as more than 16,000 gifts and collectible items from nearly 100 of the top brands," Bilin said. About GoCollect.com GoCollect.com unites collectors, retailers and manufacturers from the highly fragmented frag·ment n. 1. A small part broken off or detached. 2. An incomplete or isolated portion; a bit: overheard fragments of their conversation; extant fragments of an old manuscript. 3. collectibles industry on their community-focused Web site. Created by collectors for collectors, GoCollect.com offers fresh, broad content, an interactive community and the Web's widest selection of gifts and contemporary collectibles. As the collectibles industry's most trusted and comprehensive source for information and services, the site facilitates the collecting experience for the more than 37 million collectors and thousands of independent retailers in the U.S. today. |
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