Create eBay Software

Objective ------------ To create the most practical, easiest-to-use, most deliciously-interfaced, fastest, most stable, most flexible or custom-izable software solution to manage selling on eBay or other auction sites. The applications has to be eBay-certified. Cost ------ Since i have no idea what such an application could cost in terms of programming, i used the lowest budget for now. I am willing to share in the profits of the sale of the software! I am a designer and eBay seller and can help conceive features & develop the interface etc, or put in my time. License -------- The finished application will be my copyright. The app will require a web site in the likes of [login to view URL] or [login to view URL], but that's another project. For now, i'd like to know how much such a project would cost me, as an individual. I'm not a programmer, but a designer, and i am not pleased with the Auctioning solutions out there. If i could create my own software, i wouldn't want to spend so time & money just for myself, but be able to share the great application with others - hence a commercial opportunity as well. Description --------------- For a better understanding, see the best of the current crop of competitive apps, which it has to improve & extend on: $25 GarageSale: [login to view URL] $40 iSale: [login to view URL] $99 MareketBlast: [login to view URL] features wanted: all that are part of the above applications + new ones top features wanted: - customized templates / integrated template or plug-in forum & downloading - drag and drop (images / text) - direct info/image import from i.e. Amazon / eBay etc. / eBay item specs - eBay-like preview incl. listing fees (before listing) - automated eBay category insertion - scheduling - bulk-upload / launch / cancelation - inventory - accounting (auction fees etc) - professional business reports (cash flow analysis, trends, charts etc) - customizable & personalized client communication with MS Entourage or Apple Mail + Address Book intergration - integrated support / feedback / tracking for both users & coders - autoresponder system / newsletter / ad campaign - Flickr / .Mac / own site & FTP integration - Apple iPhoto integration - software User Group integration - shipping system (incl. labeling / tracking etc) - Widget - Apple iCal integration (to manage auction start/end timing) - Web Cam i.e. Mac iSight integration - auction organizer incl. SmartGrouping (see iTunes app) - etc. Coding language ------------------------ If you don't know what Apple MacOS X, requires for programming, please see: [login to view URL] For developer FAQ see: [login to view URL] For developer tools see: [login to view URL] It's an intuitive programming language. Or you can choose to port a Windows application pretty easily with Apple's - though i recommend coding for the Mac from scratch to take advantage of the full power that is MacOS X - a Unix-based system! In any case, a dual-system software would be even better. One that works on OSX & Windows for maximum leverage.