Get a Deal and Get It Fast!

If you’re a collector or you just like to shop for bargains on everyday goods, you can browse 24 hours a day through the items up for sale in eBay’s tens of thousands of categories, which range from Antiques to Writing Instruments. Find the item you want, do a little research on what you’re buying and who’s selling it, place your bid, and keep an eye on it until the auction closes. When I wrote Santa Shops on eBay, I had a great time visiting the different categories and buying a little something here and there — it’s amazing just how varied the selection is. I even bought some parts for my vacuum cleaner!

Take a look at Chapter 5 for the 411 on searching for items on which to bid. When you see an item you like, you can set up a bidding strategy and let the games begin. Chapter 6 gives you bidding strategies that can make you the winner. After you win your first auction, look for expert advice about completing the transaction in Chapter 8.