eCrater

eCrater is an online marketplace where buyers can browse products listed by sellers.

Quick overview

Its listings span clothing, books, art, electronics, home and garden products, toys and more.

Explore antiques, collectibles, entertainment memorabilia and sports memorabilia.
Browse digital and film cameras, lenses, filters and photography accessories.
Find clothing and shoes for adults and children, including dancewear and wedding apparel.
See toys, games, model kits and craft supplies, as well as video games and systems.
Sellers can create customisable stores, import eBay products and use tools including inventory control.

Introduction

eCrater is an online marketplace bringing buyers and sellers together. It also offers a web store builder for sellers.

Marketplace listings cover clothing, home and garden products, books, art, electronics and toys. There are also categories for vehicles, business equipment, jewellery and services.

What eCrater offers

The marketplace includes computers and networking equipment, phones, electronics, office supplies and business and industrial products. Those categories cover computers, components, software, printers, electrical and test equipment, manufacturing products and office furniture.

Music listings include CDs, records, cassettes and musical instruments. Movies appear in formats including DVD, Blu-ray and VHS, while video game listings include games, systems and accessories.

Other listings include flowers, gifts, sports and outdoor products, tools, personal care products and real estate. Services include logo and graphic design, alongside jewellery design and repair.

Product and service categories

Antiques and art

Antique listings include furniture, books and manuscripts, maps, atlases and globes. There are also decorative antiques, reproductions, rugs and carpets.

Art listings include paintings, drawings, photographs, posters and prints. Digital art, mixed media, collage, sculpture and carvings are also listed.

Automotive

Automotive listings include cars, SUVs, motorcycles, trucks and vans. Parts and accessories appear alongside tyres.

Product types shown include indicators, fog lamps, tow hooks and air filters. Automotive manuals are also listed.

Baby products

Baby listings include toys, car seats and strollers. There are also nursery, bathing and feeding products.

The marketplace lists dummies and teethers, along with changing and potty products. Baby clothing appears in the clothing range.

Beauty and fragrances

Beauty listings include makeup, bath products, hair care and skin care. Fragrances include men's colognes and women's perfumes.

Manicure, pedicure and nail care products are also listed. Individual product types include eyeliner, lip gloss, body wash and hair spray.

Books and magazines

Book listings include comics, ebooks and manuals. Magazines and catalogues are also available.

The subjects shown include art, psychology, management and mathematics. There are also workbooks and books on writing.

Cameras and photography

The camera range includes digital cameras, film cameras and camcorders. Accessories are listed for each of these product types.

Other photography products include lenses, filters and flashes. Lighting and studio equipment, camera parts and photo accessories are also listed.

Clothing and shoes

Clothing listings cover women, men, teenagers, children, infants and toddlers. Unisex clothing, shoes and accessories are also listed.

Other categories include dancewear, wedding apparel and vintage clothing. Shoes and accessories appear alongside clothing.

Collectibles and memorabilia

Collectibles include coins, stamps, postcards, clocks and writing instruments. Other listings cover animation art, historical memorabilia, photographic images and non-sports trading cards.

Entertainment memorabilia includes autographs, photographs and items associated with music, films and television. Sports memorabilia includes cards, autographs, fan apparel and publications.

Home and garden

Home listings include appliances, bedding, furniture, furnishings and home décor. Kitchen, dining and bar products appear alongside lighting, rugs, carpets and window treatments.

Garden listings include plants, garden and patio products and outdoor power equipment. The range also covers housekeeping and organisation, pet products, food and drinks, and plumbing fixtures.

Toys, games and hobbies

Toy listings include action figures, building toys, dolls, bears and toy vehicles. Games and puzzles sit alongside model kits, model trains, robots and radio-controlled toys.

There are also plush toys, outdoor toys, trading card games and character toys. Craft listings include art supplies, bead art, needlecrafts, sewing, quilting and scrapbooking.

Browse the full range on the eCrater website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

Brands shown in marketplace listings include Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Minolta, Olympus, Kodak, Sony, Stila, Kenneth Cole, Olay and Bath & Body Works.

Using the website

Buyers can browse and search marketplace products.

Notable features

Seller tools include a bulk lister, inventory control, store widgets, a global editor and Google Analytics integration. The marketplace also lists personalised gifts.

Frequently asked questions

Can sellers create an online store?

Yes. eCrater offers a web store builder with customisable stores and hosting.

Can sellers import products from eBay?

Yes. The website offers an eBay product import feature.

How many photos can be added to an item?

Sellers can add up to 10 photos per item. This is a feature of the web store builder.

Is there a community forum?

Yes. Sellers can use the forum to connect with other merchants and find tips and suggestions.

Do sellers need a separate forum registration?

No additional registration is required. Sellers use their eCrater account login to join.

Are store products advertised in the marketplace?

Products uploaded to a seller's store are often also advertised in the marketplace. The store builder and marketplace are separate parts of eCrater.

Key takeaways

eCrater brings buyers and sellers together through an online marketplace.
Listings span clothing, home products, books, art, electronics and toys.
The website supports browsing and product searches.
Sellers can create customisable online stores and import eBay products.
Seller tools include inventory control and a bulk lister.

Summary

eCrater combines marketplace listings across many product categories with tools for sellers to create and manage online stores. Shoppers can browse items ranging from cameras and books to garden products and memorabilia.