How to Find Good Deals on eBay

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by Connie McKenzie

Who doesn't love a great deal? People sometimes put a lot of time into searching for a specific item and when they find the deal they are looking for they may often experience a certain gratification. Typically these people attend garage sales, flea markets, stores that have really, really good sales and on and offline auctions.

There are more and more auctions going on eBay everyday. There are so many of the same or similar items that it can be difficult to choose which one you want, at a price you are willing to pay. But the good news is, it isn't impossible to locate good deals on eBay?

There are certain steps that you can take to make sure that you have found some good deals on eBay. It is great fun to participate in online auctions, but you must remember to be cautious.

Do research on the product before you place your bid. Read each and every word of the description provided. Pay close attention to the description and what it doesn't say, for instance, is there a guarantee? Is the item new? Is it authentic, if so; is there proof of it? Find auctions that provide this information up front, avoid those that don't.

However, if it is an item that you really want, but there is not enough info, send the seller an email. Ask questions if you want to know about something you are about to buy, don't let it be too late.

How much is the shipping and handling fees? Sometimes what the seller is selling looks like a super great deal, but, what they sometimes do is jack up the price of shipping and handling in order to compensate for their loses.

For example, my daughter wants to be a cheerleader for Halloween, so I figured I would find some good deals on eBay. I found one and she liked it; it was a great price, only $12.98. After reading the description I checked out the shipping and handling. Get this, it was $20.00, can you believe it? What a rip off, I never did get it, but I also should have never let her see it, boy was she upset with me.

Just because there are items that offer good deals on ebay, don't let yourself make the mistake of bidding on it just for that reason. If you really need or want the item then it may be the right deal for you, otherwise leave it alone. Some people bid just for the sake of bidding and winning even though they do not need or desire the item.

Check prices on the Internet or even offline before making a bid on something you need or want at eBay. You know, there is no guarantee that it is the lowest price available just because it is on eBay.

Connie McKenzie is a full-time work at home mom who devotes herself to doing the things she loves to do most. Family, friends, volunteer work, affiliate marketing and of course, shopping. Get more tips on bidding, buying, and selling on eBay, download the free MYNAS! The Master Course at =>http://mckenziewebmall.com => Find good deals on eBay.

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