Everybody knows that eBay can be a brilliant place to save money when shopping online, however if you follow the following eight simple tips you could save even more:-).
1. Check for Typos
Sometimes eBay sellers misspell words in their items title, making it more difficult for people to find it. This either results the item not selling at all, or selling for cheaper that it would usually because of a lack of bidders. However, by using popular sites like Fat Fingers and Typozay, you can find these items and save money. You simply type in the name of item that you are looking for and it takes you to eBay with a list of items that have been misspelt.
2. Is eBay the Cheapest Place?
Just because eBay has a reputation for being cheap, it does not mean it is for everything. Sometimes people get caught up in a bidding war and buy items for more than they are worth. Therefore, you should always check around for the best price before you bid on an item on eBay.
3. Check the Postage Price
Although the item that you are looking at may seem cheap, including the price of postage it may be more than you would pay for it elsewhere.
4. Snipping
This involves waiting until the last few minutes or seconds before you place your bid. This gives the people you are bidding against no chance to bid higher than you. However, if their hidden bid is more than your bid, you will loose the auction.
5. Bidding in Odd Numbers
By bidding in odd numbers like £13.03 you may win an auction by just a few pennies if you are bidding against someone who is bidding in whole numbers like £13.00.
6. Bidding in the Middle of the Night
In the middle of the night eBay is at its quietest, making it a brilliant time to grab a bargain.
7. Check for Multiple Items Discounts
Some sellers offer discounts if you buy multiple items from them. You may want to take this into consideration when bidding.
8. Check for Scams
Finally, although most eBay sellers are honest, you should always check a sellers feedback before bidding on one of their items to ensure that you are not going to get scammed and loose your money.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 ChiQ Montes // Apr 17, 2008 at 11:23 am
im trying to be really carefully dealing with ebay.. it really is full of scammers.
2 Matty Boosh // Apr 17, 2008 at 11:43 am
I think eBay is pretty safe for UK users. I am a regular eBayer and have never had any problems at all. However, you should be careful by checking feedback, where the items coming from and checking whether the price right.
3 Roman // Apr 27, 2008 at 6:03 am
Thanks, thoses typos always kill my sales.
4 Mike // May 6, 2008 at 12:17 am
Had never thought of the tip about bidding in the middle of the night - but it’s a good one!
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