eBay Bargain Shopping for Dummies

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 288 pages
• Published by: For Dummies June 20, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764540807
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764540806
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 12.8 ounces

Product Review
"grab this book before you bid" (Teddy Bear Club Intl, November 2003)

[EBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies] "Recommended reading" (Collect It, Jan 04)

"grab this book before you bid" -- Teddy Bear Club Intl, November 2003

[EBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies] "Recommended reading" -- Collect It, Jan 04

Product Description
Chances are you have friends who have been thrilled with deals they got on eBay. Maybe you’d like to get in on the eBay action, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’ve bought on eBay before, but want to get the inside scoop on scooping up the very best deals. This book is for you. It helps you differentiate between the junk and the jewels and get the best buys on everything from clothing, household goods, and electronics to business equipment, new or used cars, and real estate!

Written by Marsha Collier, self-professed bargain shopper and best selling author of eBay For Dummies, eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies is packed with advice and anecdotes from other experts, some of whom make a living buying and selling on eBay. It helps you begin shopping on eBay quickly, safely, and successfully, with information on:

• Using the My eBay Page to keep up with your potential deals
• Using feedback about sellers and shopping safely
• Bidding, buying, and winning
• Things to look for and things to look out for
• Ways to pay, including PayPal
• Taking advantage of eBay’s search functions and refining your searches to zero in on sought-after items
• Shopping eBay’s Bargain Basement

Even successful eBay veterans will discover tips and tricks they didn’t know and bargain shopping secrets. Whether you want to use eBay to seek out and snap up hard-to-find collectibles, or simply to save on everyday purchases, eBay Bargain Shopping For Dummies takes you step-by-step through the process. And to get you started right, the book is a real bargain!

Reader Reviews
I've been shopping on eBay (as well as Amazon :-) for years. But my mother and mother-in-law are both novices. They're always bugging me with, "What's this eBay thing? What can I get on there? My friend completed her discontinued china set on eBay.." All with the gist of "How can I do this too." As soon as I saw this book was coming out, I picked up two copies of it (mother in laws are rarely great sharers) and gave it to them. Finally! They get what eBay is all about. They know how to set up their user accounts, how the "store" is laid out, how to uncover the best deals and, most importantly for them, how to stay safe when buying on eBay. Now, they're ready to get off and running. In fact, they picked up so much great information, they even taught me a few things (no more staying up late waiting for an auction to end in order to swoop in with the best bid!) This book is great! It's an easy read, and you can jump around to find the points that are most relevant to you. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to become an eBay power shopper.