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Buying and selling on e-bay can save you money. It can also make you money if you learn to understand the concept.
Steps
Search for whatever item you want to bid on and click on sort (Price: Lowest First).
Mark those items to watch on your My eBay.Advertisement
Watch items of interest until the last 5-10 minutes of auction.
Go to auction page and prepare proxy bid. Be cheap. Don't set proxy higher than you are willing to go. REMEMBER you will also pay shipping when you win the auction. Consider this as part of your total investment.
As late as you dare, click bid.
If you lose, try again on the next watched auction.
If you win, pay promptly.
Make sure you don't enter the wrong amount.Advertisement
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Tips
- Bid during the summer or other holiday periods as many bidders are not in front of their computer so less competition.Thanks
- Look for auctions that are finishing early in the morning or late at night.Thanks
- Bid odd values - eg $10.23 rather $10 - as most people bid in round numbers.Thanks
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