A couple of years ago, numerous "drop-off" stores started up. The idea was that they would take goods in on consignment and then sell them on eBay. eBay itself had a number of them, but many were independents. It was widely touted as a sterling idea at the time, but subsequent experience has indicated that many of them have gone bankrupt. The experience hasn't necessarily invalidated the idea, but it has taught some serious lessons to aspiring entrepreneurs. The State of eBay Drop-Off Stores