Bid for a bargain (ebay.co.uk)

Member Name: stephiem

Product:	ebay.co.uk
Date:	20/10/08 (22 review reads)
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Advantages: Bargains,

Disadvantages: Lots of competition

Ebay is one of the leading online auction sites, it is worldwide and as a consumer you can buy or sell at bargain prices.

I have been a member of ebay for about 5 years now and I regularly buy and sell on this site.


Buying
You can buy almost anything on ebay. There are various ways you can buy, you can bid for something, you start low and then add the highest bid you are wliing to pay and ebay will bid on your behalf up to your limiit. This is a great way to grab yourself a bargain and if you wait till the last minute and then place your bid you are in my experience more likely to win.
Or you can use the buy it now option if there is this option on your item. This normally means the item is new or you are guaranteed the purchase and that is the final price.

Selling
If you have an item to sell, I find it very simple to advertise with Ebay I have sold various new cosmetics, makeup, videos etc on ebay. Again you can sell on an bidding auction or you can try and sell with a buy it now price. It is very cheap to sell on ebay you pay a listing fee then a small percentage of the final sale price. You can list items on 3, 5, 7 and 10 day listings.

Ebay has its own email section so you can contact buyers/sellers to discuss any listings.

Ebay is closely monitored and everyone who buys/sells on their is given feedback to ensure that everyone is adhering to the rules.

Many people set up their own shops and run their business on ebay, it is a great way to gain a good reputation with your clients.

Ebay is a fantastic website I have purchased many items and always had an excellent transaction and received my purchases quickly.

Summary: UKs leading Auction Site