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You can shop for almost anything on eBay. Get started using these steps:
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Find an item. Enter keywords into the search box located at the top of any page, or browse through our list of categories on the home page. |
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Learn about the item you found. Read the item description carefully. If you have any questions about the item, you can find answers by clicking the Ask a question link. |
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Review the seller's Feedback. View the seller's business reputation by looking at his or her Feedback score, and read the comments left by previous buyers to be sure that this is a seller you feel you can trust. |
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Bid or Buy It Now. Check the item page to see what purchase options are available. You can either place a bid on an item or purchase it instantly using Buy It Now. Remember, all bids are active until the listing ends. If you win or click theBuy It Now button, you're obligated to complete the transaction. |
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Pay for the item. After you've won or bought the item, send your payment to the seller within 3 days. To pay with one of the electronic payment methods offered by the seller, click the Pay Now button in the listing or email notification If you're picking up the item, you can pay by any method the seller accepts (including cash). |
If you have questions about an item, here's how to get answers.
Before you bid or buy
Click the Ask a question link in the listing.
On the Find answers page, choose the topic that best fits your question, and look for your question.
If you can't find your question, under Did we answer your questions?, select No, I want to contact the seller, and then click the Continue button.
Enter your question. Depending on the topic, you may be asked for additional information.
Enter the verification code for security purposes, and then click theSend button.
Note: Not all sellers accept questions before you buy an item, but all sellers will accept questions after you've bought an item.
After you've bought or won an item
After you've won an item, we'll send you an email with the seller's email address.
If you've tried contacting the seller by email but haven't received a response, you can request the seller's phone number and call them.
Note: Buyers can only obtain a seller's contact information if they bid on or buy one of the seller's items. Sellers can only obtain the contact information of bidders or buyers on their listings.