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Friday, February 23rd, 2007 by eBay Auctioneer Subscribe To Our Feed

Pointers to Lend You Hand with Buying on eBay:

1) When you use Buy it Now, you know the asking price and you can take some time to decide whether to pay it or not - you can even negotiate. You don't need to keeping your eye on the auction, or get caught up in the last-minute bidding frenzy that is now inevitable on any popular item. Not only that, but the seller will be happy to get a fixed price for their item, and they're likely to nicer to you than usual. Some sellers can be a little resentful when they feel that you got a little too much of a bargain on their item. On the other hand, you will almost certainly pay more for the item, especially with more expensive items. Also, it takes some of the fun out of eBay. Aren't you there for an auction, after all?

2) 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 pay by cheque or money order, 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, bear in mind to be patient: keep in contact with the seller, as it surprisingly can take a month or two before everything falls into place and your item turns up.

3) An eBay account (whether seller, buyer or both) may be suspended if there are too many complaints against the account holder.

4) Always pay promptly: Sellers love nothing more than to be paid promptly - paying as soon as the auction ends saves the seller all sorts of worry, especially if you pay by credit card or another electronic method.

5) 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.

Over the years, eBay has introduced all sorts of different auction types, in an effort to give people more options when they buy and sell their things on eBay. Large international companies, such as IBM, sell their newest products and offer services on eBay using competitive auctions and fixed-priced storefronts.

Looking Back at eBay History:

One of the tunnel boring machines involved in the construction of the Channel Tunnel was auctioned on eBay in 2004.

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