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Stevens Creek BMW Adds Hundreds Of New/Used Autos To Growing whaBAM! Auction Site; Northern California's Largest Volume BMW Dealership Offers Value to whaBAM! Bidders

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--June 22, 2006--whaBAM!, Inc., a new premier auction site with a simple low pricing structure and no listing fees ever, announced today that Stevens Creek BMW, one the largest volume BMW dealerships in America and number one in Northern California, has begun listing new and used automobiles on whaBAM!

whaBAM! is unique among online auction sites due to its more affordable and easier-to-understand fee structure. Its favorable business terms has made it a hit with online buyers and sellers alike. With the addition of Stevens Creek BMW, whaBAM! has further expanded a universe of personal and business products for sale that includes jewelry, antiques, real estate, office products, collectables, computers, books and much more.

"whaBAM! is quickly growing a selection of goods and services that covers virtually every area of buyer interest. However, what also sets us apart is the quality of merchandise available," said Eren Niazi, founder and CEO of whaBAM! "Stevens Creek BMW will both enhance our offerings and give buyers a larger selection of top-quality vehicles from which to choose."

Stevens Creek BMW, located in San Jose, CA, is owned by Sonic Automotive, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. The full-service dealership currently lists between 200 and 300 vehicles on whaBAM!, including new BMWs and a wide range of pre-owned BMWs and other vehicles.

"Our company is committed to placing its inventory in front of as many potential customers as possible. The Internet is a key part of our marketing strategy," said Steve "Papa" Hill, sales department manager for Stevens Creek BMW. "We believe whaBAM! is a worthy addition to our online sales effort. It will allow us to maximize our Web presence while giving buyers a new way to shop for, and bid on, the exceptional automobiles we offer."

whaBAM! has quickly gained notoriety among online auction sites since its debut in late 2005. whaBAM! never charges sellers for listing an item. There is also no fee for using the site's storefront feature. With the site's "Fee Saver" plan, sellers are charged just 1% of the final selling price, with a maximum of just $25 per item.

To make selling even easier, whaBAM! offers a "Fee Buster" option that enables sellers to market an unlimited number of items for just one low transaction fee. An auto relist feature also eliminates the need to keep track of listed items, while a community networking infrastructure enables buyers and sellers to connect in order to discuss merchandise and share experiences

About whaBAM!

Built after extensive research and input from active auction users around the world, whaBAM! is the first online auction marketplace to offer a simpler and lower pricing structure, better fraud protection and security, and increased functionality and community involvement., The result is a site that truly benefits both buyers and sellers. Founded by Eren Niazi in 2002, whaBAM! went live Q4 of 2005. Visit www.whaBAM.com.