| If you have never bought anything on Ebay, and you | | | | sure the amount is acceptable to you, because you |
| are wondering how it all works, maybe I can help | | | | will be paying for shipping. Some seller's add handling |
| you. There are a few ways you can buy things on | | | | charges that are reasonable, and others add |
| Ebay, Ebay Auction, Buy It Now, and Best Offer. | | | | outrageous amounts to their shipping and handling. |
| With Ebay Auction, is just like any other auction, in | | | | Finally, look at the seller's feedback. You can view a |
| that you make a bid on an item, and the highest | | | | seller's feedback by clicking on the number to the |
| bidder wins the auction. With Buy It Now, you simply | | | | right of their user name. Looking at the seller's |
| click the Buy It Now button, and pay the Buy It Now | | | | feedback will show you what kind of a seller they |
| price. With Best Offer, you make an offer to the | | | | are, and if their customers are satisfied with their |
| seller, and the seller can decline your offer, or accept | | | | products. If they have a lot of negative feedback, it |
| your offer, and you can make up to 3 offers on an | | | | is a pretty good indication that you do not want to |
| item. If the seller accepts your offer, you have won | | | | buy from them. |
| the item. | | | | When you find an item you want to buy, the seller |
| The first step in buying items on Ebay is to become | | | | has good feedback, and you agree to all of their |
| an Ebay member. To become an Ebay member, go | | | | terms, you can make a bid. When making a bid, you |
| to Ebay.com, and click on register. On the registration | | | | want to bid the highest amount you are willing to |
| page, fill in your information. | | | | pay, and Ebay will start low, and automatically bid for |
| Once you are an Ebay member, you can buy items | | | | you if someone tries to outbid you. Ebay will only bid |
| on Ebay. When you find an item that you'd like to | | | | up to your highest bid amount. |
| buy, make sure to read their item description | | | | If you win the auction, you should expect an invoice |
| thoroughly, to make sure you agree to their terms. | | | | from the seller. If you do not receive an invoice, |
| For instance, some people only accept PayPal for | | | | contact the seller as soon as possible. Pay for your |
| payment. If you are not a PayPal member, DO Not | | | | item in a timely manner, because you too will be left |
| Bid on the item. | | | | feedback. |
| Make sure to look at their shipping costs, and make | | | | |