Re: EBAY

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
I only use the "Buy-It-Now" option.

That way I don't have to worry about being "sniped" (is that eve a word?).

@Plaid Pants2

Yep, it is, LOL! From WordFind:

Snipe

5 Definitions of Snipe The definition of snipe, the meaning of the word Snipe:

Is snipe a scrabble word? Yes!

n. - Old or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family; of marshy areas; similar to the woodcocks
n. - A gunshot from a concealed location
v. - Hunt or shoot snipe
v. - Aim and shoot with great precision
v. - Attack in speech or writing

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@MorningLover wrote:
I have never made an Ebay purchase . So any tip or advise is
welcome. I did look online to gather some information about using
Ebay and Paypal. What I don't know is when a seller list something
there is a BUY NOW choice but not always a Place Your Bid
choice. For example a Buy Now and then time left 7 days. So what
happens when time runs out ?( I can understand when you have a
choice of Place Your Bid with 7 days left ). Thank you !

EXAMPLE........

Time left:
Time left:7d 02h 3/23, 11:39AM

Price: BUY NOW ( no Bid Option )

US XXXX Add To Cart

__________________________________________________
Also any tips on placing a winning bid !

@MorningLover

I have done a great deal of both buying and selling .... and I am definitely an Ebay Sniper. lol

I watch an auction and don't bid early in the process to "show my hand" to other bidders ... nor do I want to get into a bidding war too early in the time frame, so as not to bid up the final selling price.

Not long ago, I wanted something I'd been looking for for a very long time. The auction was for 5 days and I set my cooking timer to go off with about 7 minutes to spare before the auction ended. It was bid up to $14, with two others watching, based on their recent bidding. With 45 seconds to the end, I bid $83, knowing bids are always incremental (and wouldn't make the auction jump to $83).

One tried to bid a couple times in increments of 50 cents, but I won the item for $17. I was DETERMINED to get that goodie!

Hope this helps, and glad to answer any other questions.

Tink

MorningLover · ‎10-04-2015

I Thank everyone for all the good advise !

I know I can always count on the Q community to give me helpful

info !! ( I'm always telling family and friends about different things

I have learned from Q forums lol )

I'm kind of afraid to bid yet ! I could use....

@Tinkrbl44 (aka.ebay sniper ). lol

I'll keep reading and enjoying the postings! Thanks again

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

@MorningLover wrote:
I Thank everyone for all the good advise !
I know I can always count on the Q community to give me helpful
info !! ( I'm always telling family and friends about different things
I have learned from Q forums lol )

I'm kind of afraid to bid yet ! I could use....
@Tinkrbl44 (aka.ebay sniper ). lol

I'll keep reading and enjoying the postings! Thanks again

Just try it. I never go to my local retailer anymore before I at least check out eBay. Time and money are most often saved. Plus it is fun. My first purchase in 2005 was Amazing Grace by Philosophy for $10.00. I cannot remember the size but it was such a good deal. Have fun

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@MorningLover ...... One of the things I look for is Free Shipping, even if the price is a tad higher. Many things sold outside your state also do not charge tax.

Do searches on your favorite skin care items or whatever and check things out. Search by price and shipping lowest to highest.

Set up a Paypal account from your Ebay account .... and make your first purchase a Buy It Now item. You'll be thrilled at how easy it is!

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

WARNING

Ebay is very addicting!!!

I have been addicted to it for the last 12 years. It is my go to dept. store, I love it!!!

After a time you may be asked to join Ebay Bonus Bucks, love that feature too, and Ebay is usually on Mr Rebates and Ebates. Remember all transactions re covered by their protection policy, so nothing to lose. I have met some very lovely sellers over the years. Good luck.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

I love ebay and have been buying for many years (100% fb 700 items). I agree with everything Tink said with the additional 2 points: I use kidnapper and set/revise/delete up until last minutes of auction (sometimes I win, sometimes I lose; I look for a good deal). Also I watch "buy it now" and items where I think the starting bid is high up until last day of listing and then I send the seller a note (under "contact seller") of what I'm willing to offer (usually 10-20% less). Often I get it that way or seller will counter back. I most frequently bid on Carolyn Pollack or NA jewelry.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

My post should have read "bidnapper" not "kidnapper".

StylishLady · ‎03-11-2010

I wish you good luck. For me E-Bay has been a treasure trove for leather skirts, pants, jackets, and such. A lot of them are new with tags and even most of the "used" things are in new condition. I've only had to return one item that reeked of cigarette smoke. My fault for not inquiring about smoke free environment. I refuse to get into a bidding war that could end up paying more than I feel is a good buy. Yes, I have lost out on a few items I would loved to have worn, but would bid to the bitter end if it is something very hard to find and I really REALLY want it.