Learn How to Buy on eBay
By Aron Hsiao, About.com Guide
Beginning eBay Shopping
Getting started on eBay might seem intimidating, but once you join, get a handle on bidding, and get a sense of what feedback percentages mean, you're all set to shop eBay anytime you like.
Intermediate eBay Shopping
When you find yourself wishing you could exclude items from your searches, tell the import fakes from the genuine articles, or earn rewards dollars for all the shopping you're doing, it's time to take on some new eBay shopping skills.
- Search eBay Better
- Find Hidden Deals
- Make a Watch List
- Learn to Snipe
- Evaluate Sellers More Carefully
- Comparison Shop
- Earn Rewards
- Avoid Fakes and Counterfeits
- Avoid Junk Listings
- Shop Consciously
- Return or Exchange Purchases
Advanced eBay Shopping
Now you're making big purchases that scream out for escrow, feeling like you want to make offers to sellers, buy interesting goods from foreign lands, and get some kind of warranty protection for the things you buy. Guess what? To everyone else, you're starting to sound like an old eBay pro. Here are the skills you need to get there.