Can someone here explain how ebay works?
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Can someone here explain how ebay works?
In a few weeks I plan on looking on there to check out osme Bonnevilles and of coarse I should have the required method of payments.
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
First thing you'll need is an ebay account.
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i bought mine off ebay
you dont need a paypal, but it is handy for the down payment. get a user name and buy some cheap crap, like cell phone covers and what not, just so you arent buying a car with a (0) feedback. after winning the car, fill out all the ebay warrenty papers BEFORE you pick up the car just in case something goes bad on the way home.
umm theres tons more stuff, but i cant think right now
you dont need a paypal, but it is handy for the down payment. get a user name and buy some cheap crap, like cell phone covers and what not, just so you arent buying a car with a (0) feedback. after winning the car, fill out all the ebay warrenty papers BEFORE you pick up the car just in case something goes bad on the way home.
umm theres tons more stuff, but i cant think right now
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other than the basic stuff:
check the feeback of the seller
get a carfax, even if you cant find a free one, i mean we are talking about a car here
also, make sure the seller still has the car before you go to pick it up, talk about a bad deal, driving so far to find something not there.
if anything goes wrong, ebay does not have a phone number to call, its all email
check the feeback of the seller
get a carfax, even if you cant find a free one, i mean we are talking about a car here
also, make sure the seller still has the car before you go to pick it up, talk about a bad deal, driving so far to find something not there.
if anything goes wrong, ebay does not have a phone number to call, its all email
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ssesc93, are you talking about ebay for ANYTHING, or just for buying a car? Either way, if you are the winning bidder, generally you pay first and then the item you won is shipped to you. Ask the seller any and all questions about the item BEFORE you bid, because bids can only be retracted in certain situations... and once you win the auction, it is a legally binding contract. For a purchase as big as a car, I would want to speak with the seller extensively by phone at least (rather than only communicating by e-mail) before buying.
When looking for a car online, also make sure you check Autotrader.com, Cars.com, and the host of other regional & nationwide car classifieds. I know there are previous threads on BC about that topic.
When looking for a car online, also make sure you check Autotrader.com, Cars.com, and the host of other regional & nationwide car classifieds. I know there are previous threads on BC about that topic.
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And if there are other bidders, wait until the last 10 minutes or so to place your bid, that way, the price stays lower and the other ppl don't have time to rebid with a higher maximum.
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Originally Posted by glorkar
And if there are other bidders, wait until the last 10 minutes or so to place your bid, that way, the price stays lower and the other ppl don't have time to rebid with a higher maximum.
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Originally Posted by scottydl
Originally Posted by glorkar
And if there are other bidders, wait until the last 10 minutes or so to place your bid, that way, the price stays lower and the other ppl don't have time to rebid with a higher maximum.