Tips On Using eBay [Shopping on the Internet]

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Tips On Using eBay [Shopping on the Internet] Slide Transcript
Slide 1: Shopping on the Internet Richard Kong and Mohsen Rahnamaie Thousand Oaks Library www.toaks.org/library

Slide 2: eBay in a nutshell An online auction and  marketplace where people buy and sell goods and services. Worldwide user-base  A lot of people use it  (168.1 million registered users as of September 2005) A lot of business is  conducted ($10.8 billion Gross Merchandise Volume)

Slide 3: what exactly can I do on eBay? BUY Buyers (bidders) can find good deals on a wide variety of goods, both new and used, and services. SELL Sellers have the opportunity to sell their goods and services at the highest price.

Slide 4: what’s for sale? Short Answer: Long Answer: Antiques Art Baby Books Business & Industrial EVERYTHING! Cameras & Photo Cars, Boats, Vehicles & Parts Cell Phones & PDAs Clothing, Shoes & Accessories Coins & Paper Money Collectibles Computers & Networking Consumer Electronics Crafts Dolls & Bears DVDs & Movies Entertainment Memorabilia Gift Certificates Health & Beauty Home & Garden Jewelry & Watches Music Musical Instruments Pottery & Glass Real Estate Specialty Services Sporting Goods Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop Stamps Tickets Toys & Hobbies Travel Video Games Everything Else

Slide 5: ready. . . set. . . shop! Go to www.ebay.com and Register to bid, buy, and sell

Slide 6: how do I find stuff? Browse by categories OR use the search box

Slide 7: using reviews and guides

Slide 8: how do I bid and/or buy? 2 options: “Auction”  or “Buy it now” Check the  “Feedback” rating Never buy from  anyone who only accepts cash Contact individual  sellers if you have any questions Placing a bid is a  legally binding contract Pay by “PayPal” if  possible

Slide 9: okay, so now what? If you “buy it now” or place the highest bid, you win!  Wait for your package to arrive.  Provide “Feedback” about the seller  Enjoy! 

Slide 10: how do I sell on eBay? Tip 1: First, learn how to buy in order to familiarize yourself with how things work! Tip 2: Use eBay’s “Help” pages to teach yourself everything you need to know

Slide 11: where do I go for more help?

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