EBay 101

Getting Started Links:

  • Getting Started
  • Register You must have an email that you can check now to register.
  • Register for PayPal if you plan to use PayPal for buying and Selling…

Hints:

User Name

My new User Name is “ibsellin4u”

you must wait at least 30 days before changing your user ID. After this time, you can change your user ID but only once in a 30-day period.

Valid user IDs must be at least six characters in length and can contain the following elements:

  • Lowercase letters (a-z)
  • Numbers (0-9)
  • Hyphens (-)
  • Underscores (_)

Confirm You Registration

Make sure after you register to go to your email and select the link provided.  Enter your email and the confirmation code.

Whats Next

Looking around:

How to buy an Item

1. Find an item.

Enter keywords into the search box located at the top of any page, or browse through our list of categories on the home page.
2. Learn about the item you found.

Read the item description carefully. If you have any questions about the item, you can find answers by clicking the Ask a question link.
3. Review the seller’s Feedback.

View the seller’s business reputation by looking at his or her Feedback score, and read the comments left by previous buyers to be sure that this is a seller you feel you can trust.
4. Bid or Buy It Now.

Check the item page to see what purchase options are available. You can either place a bid on an item or purchase it instantly using Buy It Now. Remember, all bids are active until the listing ends. If you win or click the Buy It Now button, you’re obligated to complete the transaction.
5. Pay for the item.

After you’ve won or bought the item, send your payment to the seller within 3 days. To pay with one of the electronic payment methods offered by the seller, click the Pay Now button in the listing or email notification If you’re picking up the item, you can pay by any method the seller accepts (including cash).

Important:

  • Be sure to pay using one of the methods specified by the seller.

  • Checks, money orders, and bank wire transfers aren’t allowed for most purchases. Exceptions include vehicles, capital and business equipment, real estate, items in the Adult Only category, and local pickup. For specifics about payment methods.

Tools:

Creating a seller account:

 

 

 

 

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