How to Buy an Item for the Cheapest Price on eBay

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:BuyItemCheapestPriceeBay
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How to Buy an Item for the Cheapest Price on eBay

Introduction

eBay lets buyers and sellers meet at the intersection of supply and demand. This means you should usually find items at the best price, but only if you know how to use the site. Follow these steps to find the cheapest prices on eBay.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Search other listings for the item you want. Find multiple options so you can compare prices and leverage one against the other.
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Step Two

Use eBay stores, the Product Finder tool and the general search toolbar to find all the items that match what youa??re looking for.
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Step Three

Consider used or "slightly damaged" items.
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Step Four

Calculate the price with shipping and handling. Neither auction nor fixed-price item prices include shipping and handling or sales taxes. Look for sellers with low S&H fees.
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Step Five

Choose the auction-style format. "Buy It Now" price items can be cheap, but you can bid low for auctioned items and pay nothing if you dona??t get it.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • If you make a typo and bid the wrong amount, eBay will let you retract your bid (most of the time) and reenter the correct amount.
  • Check the sellera??s ratings and weigh them against the price of their items. Some low prices may not be worth the risk.
  • An item might be cheap because it is part of a scam. Be cautious.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • eBay account
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