Basic Buying Guide for New eBayers

Things to consider when buying or bidding on eBay.
There are a few things that people need to consider when buying or bidding on eBay.

I have prepared a basic guide to assist new eBay bidders and buyers to ensure they are well informed.

When viewing or thinking about bidding on an item, make sure you know the value of the item beforehand.
Work out what you think the item is worth to you.
Think about what you are prepared to pay and what your maximum bid would be.
Check to see if the Seller has a good Positive Feedback Score.
Read the feedback left for the Seller by the buyers. This is an
excellent way of gauging what type of person you will be dealing with.
Where is the Seller located.
Where is the item location.

Is the item described well.
Do you need to ask questions, if so ask them through the link "Ask seller a question".
Are you happy with the Terms of Auction as set out by the Seller? See Image #3



Warning signs of Sellers that may not be all that they seem.


Very low starting bids but has EXcessive postage costs.
Item exaggerated and asking you to contact them via an email address and not the "Ask seller a question" link.
Little or no description of item and poor quality photos or no photos.
Positive Feedback at 98% or lower. - READ what other buyers have
said about the seller. This is a very good indication of what you may
encounter with the seller.
Does the Seller resort to retaliatory remarks when someone
complains about an item not being as described, or the postage costs
too excessive, or item arrived damaged?
Where is the item located as opposed to where the seller is registered.
Seller is a feedback nazi and wants you to leave positive
feedback and states this in their listings. Warning signs are - "I will
leave feedback when I see you have left feedback for me" in their Terms
of Auction.

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