Chapter 3. Bidding and Buying

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • 8 About the Auction Page

  • 9 Research the Item

  • 10 Ask the Seller a Question

  • 11 View the Seller’s Other Auctions

  • 12 Bid Using Proxy Bidding

  • 13 About Dutch Auctions

  • 14 About Shipping and Insurance

  • 15 About Winning an Auction

  • 16 Contact the Seller

  • 17 Pay for Your Item

  • 18 About Problem Auctions

You’ve found an item you want to buy. Now it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty: bidding and buying. In this chapter, you’ll not only learn about the actual mechanics of buying, but also get tips that will help you bid more intelligently, will help ensure that you bid only on items you want to buy, and will give advice on how to pay for your item and handle problem auctions. The next chapter, “Winning Your Auctions ...

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