| Buying things on eBay can be a great alternative for | | | | clear on the buyer so as to avoid imminent danger of |
| out-door shopping. Shopping on eBay gives the | | | | fraud or scam. |
| buyers a convenient way of looking for the right | | | | 5. The buyer should use the "ask a seller questions" |
| stuffs or things that they need. However, it is a | | | | section. |
| must for every eBay shopper to take note of these | | | | It doesn't hurt to ask. It is best for a buyer to use |
| important reminders before buying on eBay so as to | | | | this section first before bidding on an item. After all, it |
| avoid scams and fraudulent activities. | | | | really pays a buyer to ask and clarify things first |
| Here are some tips for the buyers: | | | | before proceeding to the bidding activity. |
| 1. It is important to know the item first. | | | | 6. The buyer should know, by all means, the seller's |
| The eBay management strongly suggests that a | | | | contact details before sending the payment. This is |
| buyer should first read and understand carefully the | | | | one way of protecting one's money. |
| item listing before proceeding to bidding. He or she | | | | 7. The buyer should take extra precautions on most |
| must grasp the seller's shipping requirements and the | | | | of the international item listings because this is where |
| fees that are attached to it. | | | | most fraudulent activities happen. |
| 2. Buyer should be aware of the return and refund | | | | 8. The buyer should avoid any transaction that |
| policy of eBay. | | | | involves wire transfers as mode of payment. The |
| Buyers should know this first before bidding so that | | | | eBay management does not approve it and will offer |
| there wouldn't be any problems when wishing to do | | | | no protection in the event it is a fraud. |
| a refund. | | | | 9. The buyer should make a documentation of all the |
| 3. The buyer should check first the seller's feedbacks | | | | transactions and the items purchased on eBay. This |
| before bidding. | | | | will be very handy in case there is a discrepancy in |
| Checking on the seller's feedbacks will give the buyer | | | | the future. |
| an impression if the transaction is trustworthy or not. | | | | 10. The buyer should be aware and get rid of |
| 4. The buyer should choose a secured payment | | | | spontaneous offers and counterfeit escrow services. |
| method. | | | | The eBay management only allows protection for |
| The only secured way to get through a transaction | | | | transactions made with eBay-approved escrow |
| on eBay is to make sure that the mode of payment | | | | services. |
| required by the seller is protected. This should be | | | | |