Some Ebay tips
seateddime
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Tip #1 It's is all about timing. The best deals are found at off hours. There are tons of bidders on a Sunday night but if an auction ends at 9 in the morning and you are there you win.
Tip #2 Bid in the last few minutes of the sale. This will help you win more auctions and for lower prices.
Tip #3 Read feedbacks. Sometimes a seller will get a bad feedback because the buyer is a jerk, even the best seller will get one here and there. If a seller has one or two but replies to them I would not be too worried about the seller.
Tip #4 Look to see what things have sold for before on EBay. Sometimes you can get a good feel for what to bid.
Tip #5 Wait until just after Christmas and you will find a lot of people selling presents that are unwanted. Most people have spent a good deal of money so there are real bargains to be had.
Tip # 6 Keep a good search on items for sale. Sometime the exact same item may go off cheaper a week later, especially if they are not a unique item.
Tip # 7 If this is a unique item bid that most you will pay as close to the close of the sale you can.
Tip # 8 Never send a check or money order if you don't have to. Use Paypal or a credit card. This way if there is a problem you have some recourse against the seller.
Tip # 9 Beware of Spoofs. These are sites looking for information that are affiliated with eBay. If you are not sure do not give out ANY personal information of give out your password. EBay will never ask you for your password. They will already have it. Here is a list of some eBay spoof sites.
Tip #10 Check the price guides to see what things are worth.
Tips for sellers - this is a new an expanding section of our site (updates growing).
Feedback - this is a HOT ebay topic and one that must be addressed.
Tip #1 It's is all about timing. The best deals are found at off hours. There are tons of bidders on a Sunday night but if an auction ends at 9 in the morning and you are there you win.
Tip #2 Bid in the last few minutes of the sale. This will help you win more auctions and for lower prices.
Tip #3 Read feedbacks. Sometimes a seller will get a bad feedback because the buyer is a jerk, even the best seller will get one here and there. If a seller has one or two but replies to them I would not be too worried about the seller.
Tip #4 Look to see what things have sold for before on EBay. Sometimes you can get a good feel for what to bid.
Tip #5 Wait until just after Christmas and you will find a lot of people selling presents that are unwanted. Most people have spent a good deal of money so there are real bargains to be had.
Tip # 6 Keep a good search on items for sale. Sometime the exact same item may go off cheaper a week later, especially if they are not a unique item.
Tip # 7 If this is a unique item bid that most you will pay as close to the close of the sale you can.
Tip # 8 Never send a check or money order if you don't have to. Use Paypal or a credit card. This way if there is a problem you have some recourse against the seller.
Tip # 9 Beware of Spoofs. These are sites looking for information that are affiliated with eBay. If you are not sure do not give out ANY personal information of give out your password. EBay will never ask you for your password. They will already have it. Here is a list of some eBay spoof sites.
Tip #10 Check the price guides to see what things are worth.
Tips for sellers - this is a new an expanding section of our site (updates growing).
Feedback - this is a HOT ebay topic and one that must be addressed.
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Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.
Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.
Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
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