1. Using Ebay How to buy and sell safely and securely

2. An online auction site – Items are bought/sold by/to the highest bidder Pro: – Wide selection of items to buy – Large number of customers to sell to – Typically safer to use than Craigslist Con: – Reliability of sellers (especially foreign sellers) – Ebay fees “Insertion Fee” – What you pay to start an auction “Final Value” – A small percentage of the final sale price that Ebay charges you

3. Ebay: Buying DO Use different names when searching for an item – Might give you more results Ask to see pictures of the item if they aren’t posted Check reviews of the seller to ensure reliability Make your initial bid the highest you’d be willing to pay for the tiem Use Ebay’s communication service to protect your privacy DON’T Be fooled by attractive listings Pay with an unsecured payment form

4. Ebay: Selling DO Provide a detailed description – Be honest – Highlight the “positives” Add pictures Use a low starting bid Pack the item with care DON’T Underestimate the cost of shipping Sell to someone who’s reviews aren’t good Accept an unsecure payment form Ship the item until you have received a confirmed payment