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eBay - the World's Online Marketplace -sell your item at too low a price but
is the place to go when you want to buycan also be disadvantageous since it may
or sell anything on the Internet. eBaydiscourage buyers from bidding. The Buy
lets its members sell items on theIt Now Price, on the other hand, is
Internet via Auctions, which entailsadvantageous for buyers who really want
bidding, and through the Fixed Priceto buy the item you are selling since
Format, which means that there is a setthere is no risk that they will be
price for items on sale. eBay Auction isoutbid if they automatically buy the
the more popular selling method betweenitem. It is also advantageous for you as
the two.the seller since it can hasten the
Selling on eBaytransaction since you don't have to wait
When selling on eBay, whether it isfor the bidding period to end. However,
through eBay auction or the fixed priceit can also be disadvantageous if there
format, a person has to first registeris much demand for the item you are
to be a member and then create aselling since having a Buy It Now price
seller's account. Credit card details orwill limit the amount bid even if some
being ID Verified is needed to create abuyers might actually be willing to bid
seller account. The next requirement isbeyond that set price.eBay charges the
a picture of the item to be sold. Thisfollowing fees to seller. The Insertion
is required since most buyers want toFee, Additional Option Fees, and Final
see what the item actually looks likeValue Fee. The Insertion Fee is a
before buying anything.non-refundable fee charged for each item
The next thing to do is to get your itemlisted on eBay Auction. Insertion Fee
listed by clicking on the Sell Your Itemranges from $0.30 to $4.80. Additional
button. After clicking on the button, beOption fees are charged if you opt for
sure to give all the necessaryadditional features like the Buy It Now
information such as the item category,and if you want your item to be a
the title, item description, and theFeatured Item. The Final Value fee is
price, payment method, shipping costs,charged depending on the closing price
return policy, and payment methods. Foryour item manages to garner after a
your item to have a greater chance ofsuccessful close at eBay Auction.
being viewed by more prospective buyersBidding on eBay Auction
you can list the item under more thanTo bid on an item in eBay Auction, click
one relevant category. Another effectiveon the item you wish to buy to get to
strategy would be to have a verythe item page. You can then place a bid
specific title that would most probablyby simply clicking on the Place Bid
typed by prospective buyers as theirButton found on the right side of the
search string.picture. In case there is no such button
To keep track of all your listingsit means that the item can only be
simply go to My eBay since it keepsbought at the set price and isn't up for
track of all the items you've sold andauction. When you place a bid the only
are currently selling along with all theprice you will see is the starting price
bids made on them as well as all thesince the amount bid by other people
items you have bid on and are currentlywill not be visible to you. Enter the
bidding on. My eBay also has a summarymaximum amount you will be willing to
page, a favorites page, and yourpay for the item you wish to purchase
accounts page. As soon as the item isthe click on the Place Bid Button. eBay
sold eBay will notify both the buyer andAuction will automatically compare your
seller through email. Make sure that youbid with others and won't bid the
communicate well with your buyer andmaximum amount you entered. Instead it
notify the buyer that the item is beingwill bid only what is needed to outbid
shipped as soon as you receive thethe last bid. eBay Auction will do this
payment.automatically until it reaches the
In case you plan to sell your itemmaximum amount you entered or you win
through eBay Auction there are threethe bid. In case another buyer outbids
prices you need to set before putting upyou eBay Auction will send you a
the item n sale. First is the Startingnotification so that you can enter a
Price. The Starting Price is simply thelarger amount or at least know that
price you want the bidding to start. Ityou've been outbid.
is also usually the lowest price youIn case you are bidding on a Reserve
feel that you can accept as payment forPrice Auction check whether the current
your item. Next is the Reserve Price. Inprice bid has met the reserve price. If
case your starting price is lower thanyour maximum amount has been reached but
the amount you are willing to accept asthe reserve price still hasn't been met
payment you need to set the Reservethen you know for sure that you need to
Price. Having a reserve price means thatincrease your bid since the item won't
if the bidding ends with the highest bidbe sold until the reserve price is met.
still lower than the reserve price thenIf you are nervous about bidding on an
your item will remain unsold. This priceexpensive item keep in mind that eBay
is concealed from buyers.has measures to protect both sellers and
Last is the Buy It Now Price. The Buy Itbuyers from fraud. If you are simply
Now Price is the amount a buyer has tonervous since it is your first time try
pay to get the item you are sellingbidding on cheaper items first before
without having to bid. Both the Reservegoing on to more expensive stuff. You
Price and Buy It Now Price are optional.can actually find items for less than
The reserve price can be advantageous$1.00 on eBay auction.
since it will protect you from having to



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