Tricks of the eBay Masters, Second Edition

Chapter 4. How to Be a Smarter—and Safer—Buyer

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Before You Bid

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Bid Smart

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Managing Your Bids

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After the Auction

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How to Shop for Cars

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How to Protect Yourself from Fraud

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What to Do If You Get Ripped Off

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Any user can bid on an eBay auction, but only smart bidders get the best deals and avoid getting ripped off. There’s no avoiding the simple fact that the smarter you are, the safer you’ll be—and the better deals you’ll get.

Wisdom comes from experience. But if you don’t want to wait that long, get wise fast with these smart-bidding tricks from ...