There is a new French start up that allows people to create their own niche stores. There was just a launch in Great Britain a few months ago followed by another launch in Germanyin February. Shopkeepers can chose one of the 29 templates, add their own picture, and if they know some css or HTML, they can modify the appearance of their shops.The signup is completely free, with no monthly expenses and they even have a store directory. You can even choose your own domain name, provided it is available. I have created fifteen so far and you have the option to make up to 20. This is my latest: PhonesRus. These are fun projects for the whole family. My granddaughter was really happy when one of her stores started to make money, wedding shoes. boutiblog. She wants to save money to buy a horse, so I think this is a good way to teach her to be an entrepreneur and it requires creativity. This is another one: Baby-Phat.shopinblog. So, check it out, there's no cost and all you have to do is promote it. Easy ways to do this, of course, is through myspace, facebook, ning and tons of other social networks. I also recommend setting up your own blog and doing a few youtube promos. I also added a widget with the RSS from my blog to the stores since this attracts the attention of the spiders.These are all inexpensive ways to promote your shops. You can make up to 20 shops, and they can be all niche products. Of course, good design will always be a great advertising plus. I believe that the executives are also considering adding automobiles to the products available. So it is definitely a great alternative to Ebay and Dubli. Just go to the link I've added, scroll down on the left and you will see "make your own shop." The shops are in English, French and German.