Thursday, December 28, 2006

Tips for buying on eBay during the holidays

The combination of holiday shopping and America’s love for eBay means lots of people are keeping their fingers crossed that they submit the high bid on gifts during the holiday season. Sometimes, things on eBay don’t come together as smoothly as cyber buyers and sellers would like. There are several helpful things to remember that may help consumers avoid pitfalls when buying items on eBay.
The first thing to know is that when someone places a bid on an item, they are entering into a contract with the individual seller of that item. EBay is not a party to the actual transaction between you and the seller. The listing provides the conditions of the sale, and you must abide by those conditions unless they violate eBay’s User Agreement or are unlawful. Resist the urge to impulse shop; don’t press that “Bid Now” button until you’re ready to commit.

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