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Submitted by:
AnnS 06/01/2009 7:42 AM
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Here are a few of mine:
- I don't buy insurance on low-value items. I have had only one item damaged in transit, and the value of that item was way less than the cost of insurance I would have paid had I insured everything I bought on ebay. If anything, nearly all ebay sellers over-package.
- Look for sellers who have made few transactions. If buying a low-value item, these folks are a good risk. Because the majority of ebay sellers shy away from new sellers, there is often no competition for your bid. The new sellers will try hard to please you, because they want to build up a good selling record.
- Before bidding, research using the advance-search tool and scan through completed auctions. Figure out the typical lowest price, including sale price and shipping. Let that be your top bidding price. Just keep bidding until you finally win an auction. One of the important strategies in getting good deals is just being more patient and persistent than the average buyer.
- When buying heavy-to-ship items, look for sellers within driving distance of your home. I had been helping a friend shop for vintage dishes to replace pieces in her grandmother's set. I found one seller of many pieces within a 30-minute drive of my home. I contacted the seller and she was willing to forgo the shipping if I picked up the items, which gave me a bidding advantage. She also sold me pieces she had not yet put up for auction.
- When bidding, check out what else this seller is auctioning. Some sellers will combine shipping.
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