Chapter 6
Get a Deal: The Art of Shopping eBay
IN THIS CHAPTER
Getting the details on the item listing page
Knowing the seller
Figuring out the extras
Placing a bid
Bidding by proxy automatically
Avoiding bidder’s remorse
Everyone who first buys one of my books says, “I know how to shop on eBay, that’s not my problem!” But do you? I bet this chapter will give you a few tips that might help you find some better deals.
Browsing different categories of eBay, looking for nothing in particular, you spot that must-have item lurking among the others. You find that insanely expensive Dyson hair dryer being sold for way less than retail. Sure, it’s refurbished, but it’s refurbished by Dyson and sold in their eBay Outlet store. Did you know there were brand name outlet stores on eBay? Just stop by www.ebay.com/b/Brand-Outlet/bn_7115532402 and, according to eBay, “Here you’ll find our best direct ...
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