Here are some tips for Ebay Buyers!
1. Do some research. The more an item cost, the more time you should spend researching prices and different options.
2. Always search by price. eBay lists their "favorite" sellers at the top of the "Best Match". In either search, they don't always match what you're looking for, but with a price search, you are using a fair method of searching. You aren't just buying from eBay's largest producers/companies. Support small business by looking at price and feedback! Scan the feedback for negatives. Click on the red button to see their negative reviews.
3. Be fair to your seller! Always leave 5 stars in all categories, even if you had to deal with a complication. To do otherwise would put this person out of business, a fate they most likely just don't deserve.
4. Understand what entering a maximum bid means. - > This is the most that the computer will bid on your behalf. Once an item surpasses this bidding price, the system will no longer bid for you, so you might lose your item.
5. Make every bid a serious one. - > If you're not willing to pay $15, don't put your maximum bid at that price.
6. Consider Best Offer. - > This is a new option, but it is also the best! You have three chances to make an offer that the seller may consider taking. So if something costs $5.00, but you want the best deal. You can offer them $4.00. That might be declined instantly, or the seller will have to consider it and get back to you OR they may have their settings set to accept it instantly.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/tips.html <-- Here are more from eBay.
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