Buying on eBay is simple whether it's DVDs or designer clothes, whatever you're looking for, you'll find it on eBay!
Follow our five basic steps to buying and start discovering some great deals on eBay. We'll take you through registration, how to find what you're looking for, reviewing the item, bidding for or buying your item and how to pay the seller.
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In order to bid or buy you need to register on eBay. It's easy and FREE!
1. Register
Simply click on the Register link at the top of any page and complete the registration form. Once you've completed the form you will receive a confirmation email from eBay to the email address you submitted during the registration process. Simply follow the instructions to complete your registration. Learn more about Registration.
2. Find what your looking for
There are two ways to find what you're looking for on eBay:
Browsing: If you want to see what eBay has to offer, Browse the categories listed on the homepage. Click on the category you are interested in or select the Browse button on the navigation bar to display the full category list.
Searching: If you're looking for something specific the simplest way to find it is to Search. Type keywords into the search box that best describe what you are looking for or select search link on the navigation bar for more advanced search options. Learn more about searching & browsing.
3. Review the item & seller
Read the item description completely including information about accepted payment methods, postage costs and any returns policy.
Check the Sellers reputation by clicking on the Feedback rating besides the Sellers User ID (this is a number in brackets). Read what other buyers have said about the seller's reliability, product quality and level of service. Learn more about reviewing the item & seller.
4. Place a bid or buy instantly
Place A Bid: Enter the highest price you are prepared to pay for the item and eBay's proxy bidding system will bid on your behalf, only as much as is needed for you to stay the highest bidder.
Buy It Now: If you see Buy It Now on a listing, you can buy the item instantly at that price stated by the seller. There's no bidding involved! Learn more about bidding & buying.
5. Paying for your item
After you have won or purchased the item either contact to the seller or check the seller's listing or email invoice to find out what the preferred payment method is, and where you should send your payment. The seller will only send the item to you once they have received payment, so ensure that you pay quickly. Learn more about paying.
