Monday November 30, 5:28 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Bid.Com International Inc. - New
Generation Of Trading Cards To Go
Global Through Bid.Com Distribution
Agreement
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1998--Bid.Com International (TSE:BII. - news)
-- Talking Trading Cards from Micra take to the Internet with Bid.Com --
The ubiquitous trading card, such as the sports cards you played with as a child, will be going global
on the Internet when Bid.Com International Inc., one of North America's leading online auctions,
introduces the audio trading card to its auction and e-commerce site through an exclusive three-year,
worldwide Internet distribution agreement with Micra SoundCards of Richmond Hill.
Micra SoundCards has invented, patented and produced the world's most versatile talking trading
card, which closely resembles the kind found at the neighborhood convenience store. The major
difference is that the 2 mm-thick card has digital sound imbedded into it and is capable of playing the
actual sound of a sports or entertainment event, including the voices of high profile sports and
entertainment figures.
''We're thrilled to be an integral part of this launch and we believe our distribution agreement with
Micra gives us a real competitive advantage in the online e-commerce arena,'' said Jeff Lymburner,
President of Bid.Com International. ''We're at the leading edge of distributing a product which will
revitalize and rekindle the sports and entertainment trading card market, and the possibilities are
endless. It will make a major contribution to our database marketing and auction activities.''
The Micra SoundCard can be produced as a stand-alone. However, the version Bid.Com will be
selling is used in a player about half the thickness of a pack of cigarettes, with a uniquely designed
speaker system that offers clear sound. The card and player combination will retail for about US$15,
with additional cards costing approximately US$5.
''We have selected this version based on its premier sound quality and overall user appeal,'' added
Lymburner. Bid.Com will be offering cards for sale which highlight historic major league sporting and
entertainment events.
About Bid.Com International
Bid.Com International Inc. (formerly known as Internet Liquidators International Inc.) was founded
in 1995 and listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange in February 1998. With offices in Toronto,
Ontario and Tampa, Florida, it is one of the Internet's leading online auction sales organizations. The
company offers a compelling, entertaining, and cost-effective method of selling a wide array of goods
and services over electronic distribution channels. In addition to its strategic alliances with America
Online, The Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, and Rogers Media Inc., the company enjoys
distribution agreements with Yahoo!, Netscape, Metacrawler, and more recently with
ComputerShopper.com, a Ziff-Davis property. Bid.Com is strategically positioned to leverage its
technological leadership by offering the pre-eminent online auction platform for license to
business-to-business markets and for distribution through broadband/cable media.
About Micra SoundCards
Micra SoundCards of Richmond Hill was founded in 1993 by Dieter D. Doederlein. He and his
team developed and patented the first ''Talking Trading Card'' which has high-quality digital sound
embedded right in the card. It enables collectors to see and hear great moments in sports at the
press of a button.
Contact:
Bid.Com International Inc.
Jeff Lymburner, 905/672-7467 ext. 273
bid.com
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