Abstract: A method and system for facilitating the purchase and sale of goods and services utilizing a communications network is provided. In general, a host site having a web address accessible to users of the Internet is provided. The host site can be accessed directly using the Internet, or using a software program installed on the hard drive of a user's computer. Sellers can list items for sale on the host site while connected to the Internet, or while off-line using the software program. Each item listed for sale is stored in a file in a database of item listings, and each file contains a deal dialogue box pertaining to the item. Prospective buyers can access the database and search for or browse through the items for sale. If the prospective buyer is interested in an item, the buyer can submit questions and/or offers to the seller. Each question and/or offer, along with the seller's response, can be posted in the deal dialogue box for other users of the site to view.

Abstract: A waterproof enclosure includes a pliable, waterproof, elongated sheath having either a closed end and an open end, or two open ends; and a resilient, waterproof, sealing element associated with each open end. A pliable, waterproof, bellows can be interposed between and contiguous with the end of each sealing element and the sheath. Each sealing element may include a first end that is of smaller diameter than a second end, a frustroconical shape, and ribs. A closed sheath end may have a rough surface to improve traction. A gas passage through the sheath can be provided that includes a port actuatable from a first state for inhibiting gas movement through the gas passage and a second state for permitting gas movement through the gas passage. The port can be manually movable from the first state to the second state, and it can include a pressure relief valve. The waterproof enclosure can include a loop integral with the exterior surface of the sheath to which an elasticized cord may be attached.