Buying And Selling On Ebay With Confidence
The phenomenon which is is Ebay continues to expand worldwide!
Since it’s beginning 1n 1995, the online auction and shopping site has grown to become a major international corporation.
One of the greatest success stories of the dot com bubble, this multi billion dollar corporation has now expanded into over thirty nations.
This article is designed to help people buy and sell on Ebay with confidence.
To learn more about the company itself, follow this link to Wikipedia.
Become familiar with My Ebay
Having been been an Ebay user for a number of years, I can tell you that all the information that you need to know can be found in this section.
This is where you will find summaries of your activities, your message in box and watch list, as well as links to user forums and so on.
Across the top of the page, you will find links on how to buy and sell and sell on Ebay, as well as to the help section.
Take time to read these pages, as they contain all the information that you will need to be successful.
If you haven’t already done so, sign up for a Paypal account as well. It’s indispensable when using the site!
Why write this if you’re just sending me to My Ebay?
Because I’m talking about buying and selling with confidence, and that is what this post is about.
Confidence on any auction site comes from two main sources, apart from the integrity of the site itself.
These are user feedback, and communication!
Having a good feedback rating is the key to other users having confidence when dealing with you, and one of the ways to build that confidence is by using good communication skills.
If you have a question about an item, ask well before the end of the auction to give time for the seller to get back to you.
Always check on the terms and conditions of the sale, as well as postage and shipping costs.
If bidding on multiple items from the same seller, ask about combining postage to save costs.
I often buy on Ebay’s International sites, even though I am a member of Ebay Australia. One of the things to check is whether or not they ship to International addresses.
I got caught on this one once – my bid wasn’t accepted by the system because the seller only shipped to the United States.
This is how I learned to do my study and ask questions early 😉
The seller apologized when I questioned this and changed the settings for his other auctions, explaining that it was an oversight on his part.
When I win an auction, I always shoot off a quick message thanking the seller for the opportunity to bid on their auction, and telling them that they will receive payment shortly.
This is good manners in my view, especially if they have another auction that I am following, and hope to combine shipping etc.
The Same Goes For Sellers!
Sellers need to realize to that they need to build confidence in potential buyers.
I had an instance where I won an auction, and it took the seller over three days to contact me, even though I had paid for the item within minutes of the auction finishing.
A quick message acknowledging receipt of payment, or thanking the buyer for bidding etc helps to reassure them that everything is in order.
The reason I called this article buying and selling on Ebay with confidence is simply that the other party needs to have confidence in you, as much as you do in them!
I have been using Ebay.com and other sites for a number of years now, and have been able to maintain a 100% positive feedback rating.
It’s not that hard to make that little bit of extra effort…
Disclaimer:
I am an Ebay User, but apart from this have no connection with the site, or the company that owns it, nor do I claim to have any such connection.
The Purpose Of This Article
This article was written from the point of view of a member of the Ebay site, and was designed to help people in their dealings with others on the site.
All efforts have been made to check the facts before publishing. The author advises readers to check site terms and conditions, and to read guides publish on the site for further information.
