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Posted 2011-December-15, 12:11

Never tried to get anything off of ebay before.

Any tips on how to bid or what I should be careful about when bidding on say used electronics stuff?

Not planning on bidding alot on anything in any event but any tips or advice helpful.
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Posted 2011-December-15, 13:25

View Postmike777, on 2011-December-15, 12:11, said:

Never tried to get anything off of ebay before.

Any tips on how to bid or what I should be careful about when bidding on say used electronics stuff?

Not planning on bidding alot on anything in any event but any tips or advice helpful.


Don't get into a bidding war -- this may find you paying more than you had planned. Best to wait until the last minute and then bid the maximum amount you are willing to pay. If there is a "Buy it Now" option, I usually take it to avoid hassle.
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Posted 2011-December-16, 14:08

View Postmike777, on 2011-December-15, 12:11, said:

Never tried to get anything off of ebay before.

Any tips on how to bid or what I should be careful about when bidding on say used electronics stuff?

Not planning on bidding alot on anything in any event but any tips or advice helpful.

i shop a lot on ebay, but never bid... i always look for 'buy it now' items and i always start with those that offer free shipping... even then i usually end up paying about half of what the item would cost at the mall, and never have to leave the house
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Posted 2011-December-16, 14:13

Know the value of the item you're bidding on, and you'll never overpay.
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Posted 2011-December-16, 22:34

View Postwyman, on 2011-December-16, 14:13, said:

Know the value of the item you're bidding on, and you'll never overpay.

That's circular, since "value" is whatever a buyer is willing to pay, isn't it?

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Posted 2011-December-17, 01:07

View Postbarmar, on 2011-December-16, 22:34, said:

That's circular, since "value" is whatever a buyer is willing to pay, isn't it?


NO! I really hope that the discussion about the difference between price and value has not reared its ugly head again!
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Posted 2011-December-17, 05:45

:rolleyes:

I generally either use the BUY NOW option (if There)

Or I am quite adept at waiting poised until the time gets to 20 seconds then puttiong bid in

Works a lot of times

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Posted 2011-December-17, 11:44

View Postbarmar, on 2011-December-16, 22:34, said:

That's circular, since "value" is whatever a buyer is willing to pay, isn't it?


in an efficient market, this is true. Markets are not efficient, and certainly not the ebay market.

I see your point, of course, but your willingness to pay $1k for an item does not mean you can't get it new at Best Buy for $499.
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Posted 2011-December-19, 12:57

:rolleyes:

See above what I wrote works just waited until 22 secob=nds remained to by a Toshiba Laptop for £26.09

Easy init :D
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Posted 2011-December-20, 18:53

thanks guys for the notes, very helpful, thank you.

hope to buy something after christmas on site when I hope sellers are dumping.
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