#5
/ January 9, 2009 / 1:36 min.
Bidding on eBay auctions
Bidding on an eBay auction can seem like a difficult task. We'll help you understand the layout of the auction page, and help in getting that first bid in.
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- On the item detail page, the current bid (where applicable) appears at the top of the listing page.
- Directly below the Current bid is a text box in which you can input your own bid.
- Enter your bid amount and click on Place Bid to get in on the auction action.
- Check the details on the Review and Confirm Bid page and, if all is in order, click on the Confirm Bid button.
- Think carefully before confirming a bid and don't bid unless you're serious.
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#1
/ January 5, 2009 / 2:00 min.
You can find just about anything you're looking for on
eBay. New or used, the latest
digital camera or an elusive
collectible, if it's out there, chances are it's on eBay. Whether you're looking to
buy or
sell, eBay is a great place to start.
#2
/ January 6, 2009 / 2:20 min.
eBay has loads of items for sale on their site so it's important to use search effectively to narrow down your results to just what you're looking for. We'll give you some help with searches in part two or our 10-part eBay series.
#3
/ January 7, 2009 / 2:16 min.
eBay allows you to further
refine search results and find what you're looking for faster with eBay's search results viewing options. You can see a gallery of item pictures with text or even a page of just pictures for a window shopping feel. You can customize a variety of options to show the information exactly as you want them.
#4
/ January 8, 2009 / 2:10 min.
eBay auction pages will allow you to take a closer look at items in you are interested in.
Clicking on the item description gives a much more
detailed look at what you're potentially bidding on. You can see more pictures, read about the condition of the item, find out what's included and more.
#5
/ January 9, 2009 / 1:36 min.
Bidding on an eBay auction can seem like a difficult task. We'll help you understand the layout of the auction page, and help in getting that first bid in.
#6
/ January 12, 2009 / 1:48 min.
Selling items on eBay is a few simple clicks. We'll help guide you through the steps needed to get started with selling your personal items and how best to list them.
#8
/ January 14, 2009 / 2:25 min.
eBay users have their own personal section on the site called
My eBay. It is the easiest way to keep track of any items you are
selling or bidding on and purchasing history and gives you a window into the status of bids on items you're either watching or are interested to buy. In this tutorial we'll examine how to customize this section.
#9
/ January 15, 2009 / 1:46 min.
eBay has slipped into the common vernacular to mean just about any online auction. However, there's much
more than meets the eye. Delving into your My eBay page, you'll find an email inbox, ways to watch items that you're selling or that you're interested to buy and
much more.
#10
/ January 16, 2009 / 2:36 min.
eBay is much more than just a web site that allows you to get great deals; there's an entire
community of eBayers out there. Whether you're interested in collecting 1930s movie memorabilia or you're looking for advice on a digital camera, there's an
eBay group and community for you to join.
about Buying and Selling on eBay
Molly McDonald, Demo Girl, gives some insight into the world of eBay. Not only will she show us how to create an eBay account to start buying and selling on this online auction giant, she'll also offer tips on getting in with the eBay community.
If you've got some stuff lying around you want to sell or if you're looking for that elusive collectible, eBay is the place to be!
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