Tips for eBay Buyers and seller. You’ll need to register with eBay in order to bid on items or to search through completed auctions (to check prices). They’ll ask for financial …

Buying Tips
Use smart features and tools, and get what you want at a great price in less time. eBay makes buying easy!

Find It:

• Search—Search by title, browse through categories, or use pull-down menus to find exactly what you’re looking for.
• Favorites—Find what you want faster! Save frequently run searches and let eBay automatically email you the results.
• Want It Now—Can’t find what you’re looking for? Create a post and tell millions of sellers what you want.

Choose It:

• Comparison Shopping—Get a side-by-side comparison of the items you are interested in, and compare prices, pictures, and more!
• Search Completed Listings—Find out how much similar items sell for and enhance your chances of being the successful bidder.
• Read All About It—Read the item description carefully. Be sure you know the condition of the item and the seller’s terms and conditions before you bid or buy.

Track It:

• Watch Items—Watch items of interest and receive listing reminders from eBay so you don’t miss them. Be sure to check watched listings near their ending times.
• eBay Toolbar—Access eBay from your desktop! Get watch notices or bidding reminders on items you like. Plus, protect yourself from spoof emails and Web sites.
• My eBay—Track all of your eBay activities from one central location. Access feedback, payment status, and more.

If you decide to buy an item being sold in an auction-style format, eBay has special automatic features to help you place a bid.

Selling Tips
Get the Seller’s Advantage with effective listing strategies, upgrades, and features.

Differentiate and Stand Apart!

• Pricing
Use Completed Item Search to find out how much similar items sell for, and then price yours competitively to attract buyers.
• PayPal
Offer PayPal to buyers. You’ll be able to accept credit cards and receive payment instantly. It’s fast, easy, and secure. See paypal.com
• Terms & Conditions
Build customer trust by clearly stating your shipping costs and return policy. You can offer customers exact shipping rates using the free eBay Shipping Calculator.

Download eBay Buying and Selling Tips.pdf