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Wednesday, August 9th, 2006 by eBay Auctioneer Subscribe To Our Feed

Pointers to Help You with Purchasing on eBay:

1) Build relationships: If a seller sells a lot of a certain kind of thing you like, buy from them a few more times.

2) A good strategy is to always buy a few things at once from the same buyer, as they will almost always offer you a discount on the postage.

3) Paying by cheques and money orders: This is payment the old-fashioned way, and will lead to a long wait to your item. You need to post the cheque or money order, then the seller has to take it to the bank and get it cleared, and only then do they send the item. The only reason to use this method is if either you or the seller distrusts electronic payment methods. If you're willing to go to the trouble with these sellers, though, you might get an item very cheaply, as most buyers just can't be bothered. When you use a money order or check to pay, make sure to print the eBay order confirmation page (you will receive it via email) and insert it into the envelope with your payment. Underline or circle important information like your mailing address and the item number. Finally, remember to be patient: maintain communication with the seller, as it surprisingly can take a month or two before everything comes together and your item shows up.

4) You might think you're not especially interested in anything, but if you think about what kind of things you usually buy and which websites you go to most often, you'll discover some kind of interest.

5) Always read the seller's feedback. If the seller has less than one percent negative feedback to positive feedback, that is an excellent ratio.

Large international companies, such as IBM, sell their newest products and offer services on eBay using competitive auctions and fixed-priced storefronts. Millions of collectibles, appliances, computers, furniture, equipment, vehicles, and other miscellaneous items are listed, bought, and sold daily.

Did You Know?

On 28 July 2003, eBay and its subsidiary PayPal agreed to pay a million fine to settle allegations that they aided illegal offshore and online gambling.

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