Tips for ebay buyers
- Browse the site - take some time to look at the different categories. Find out what’s out there and how items are listed before you start buying
- Start small - not only can you build up your feedback but this allows you to get used to the whole buying process on the site
- Check the seller’s Feedback - see what other users have said about the seller. Click on their feedback number and you’ll also see their Detailed Selling Ratings stars which tell you more about their customer service
- Check the ‘completed items’ search - this will give you an idea of the market price and how much you might want to pay for the item
- Bid, bid, bid- Once you’ve found the item you have to have, enter the maximum amount you’re prepared to pay and eBay will bid only the amount needed for you to stay the highest bidder. For the highest bid, steer away from the more obvious prices, such as £5.50 or £5.99. Try something a bit more obscure, like £5.51 or £5.32 – so you’ll hopefully pip someone to the post by a few pence
- Communicate – ask questions if any doubt about a detail or postage costs or shipping timings
- Buy off season – you’re more likely to get a bargain bikini in winter than in summer
- Look for misspelled items – there are specialist websites that do this for you and it’s a great way of finding some great bargains that no one else has found!
- Wait until near the end of the auction to bid - almost a third of all bids happen in the last five minutes of an auction-style listing so put a note in your diary if you’re desperate to win
- Stick to your price – try not to get carried away with the thrill of the auction! Name your very top price and let eBay do the rest
- Do your research - make sure you’re getting a good deal. You can check average selling prices for the item you’re after, so you know how much you should be paying. Then, simply set your maximum price and stick to it
- Trust - Keep the transaction on the site and pay with PayPal and you’re protected
- Leave feedback – leave honest and open feedback for your seller
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