1. Hobbies & Games

Discuss in my forum

eBay Resources for Buying and Selling Online

By , About.com Guide

The ABCs of eBay:


Are you still hesitant about buying on eBay? Read my step-by-step tutorial on how to register, bid, buy and search on eBay. Once you take that first step, it's easy. Maybe even too easy!

FAQ: Auction Terms:


Some of the terms can be a bit confusing at times. Just what does a Buyer's Premium mean or what about a Dutch Auction? Don't be surprised by extra fees after an auction ends, learn what these terms mean before bidding.

eBay Proxy Bidding:


People often compain about being outbid by only fifty cents or a dollar, regretting that they did not bid a little more to win the auction. But that doesn't always work.

Quick Steps to Selling on eBay:


A brief how-to on selling on eBay that will give you an idea of just what steps are needed to list your stuff for sale.

Ten Ways to Sabotage Your eBay Listings:


It's time to start selling some of your extra collectibles, it's easy right? Just stick a few pictures up on eBay and wait for the money to roll in. Wrong.

Sniping:


If you're not an auction sniper, you probably really dislike sniping and would like to tar and feather the last guy that took a win away from you. But just what is sniping and how does it work?

Frauds and Scams:


Do not ever give out personal information in replying via an email about your Paypal or eBay account. Also never log-in to eBay via an email you've received. Never.

Find out more about the way folks are trying to swindle us.

Fun Stuff:


eBay's Collecting Survey:


Are you an intentional collector or unintentional collector? Find out how you fit into this eBay survey.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.