Absolute Beginner’s Guide to eBay®, Fifth Edition

Chapter 8. Paying for Your Purchase—And Waiting for It to Arrive

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Making Contact with the Seller

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Calculating the Final Price

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Paying for Your Item

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Waiting for the Doorbell to Ring...

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Receiving the Goods

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Finishing Things Up and Leaving Feedback

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You’ve somehow waited patiently (or not) throughout the entire auction process. As the clock ticked down to zero, no other viable competitors entered the arena, and your high bid stood. You won!

If you lose an auction, there’s nothing more to do; your work is done, unfortunately. But when you’re an auction winner, ...