| Before you start bidding, become familiar with the | | | | Find out what you can about the seller. Know the |
| auction site where you want to bid. There are many | | | | person that you are dealing with. Get at least an email |
| auction sites and none of them are the same. Auction | | | | address , telephone number, address and full name. |
| sites have different rules and to avoid problems, | | | | Call the number to see if it is correct especially if the |
| become familiar with the each site's rules. It can save | | | | item you want to bid on is more than $20. If the web |
| you from headaches, frustration, and problems later. | | | | auction offers a rating service, you can always check |
| Make sure you get informed; it's worth the time and | | | | their history,. If the seller has a good rating, your |
| effort. | | | | chances are much better that they can be trusted. |
| Find out what kind of protection you have as a buyer. | | | | Look at other items they are selling. If the seller has an |
| Each site is different and many sites offer guarantees | | | | online shop, take a look around at the shop. How long |
| and protection.. If you are not sure of your protection | | | | have they been a member of the auction site? How |
| and rights as a buyer, then send an email and ask. | | | | many items have they sold? How good is their |
| You should always know what it is that you are | | | | feedback? |
| bidding on. Look at the pictures, read the descriptions | | | | Here are a couple more short tips: Does the item have |
| carefully. If you still don't understand and are still unsure | | | | a guarantee? Who pays for shipping? Would you get |
| about what is being offered. Then it may be better to | | | | your money back, or only credit to buy something else |
| look at another item. If the item has no picture listed, it's | | | | for them? Do they use known payment companies? |
| better to keep looking and find something else. Always | | | | Also find out how soon you will receive your purchase. |
| read the fine print, look for words such as off-brand, | | | | One thing you need to remember is, "If it sounds to |
| close out, discontinued, refurbished. Sometimes this | | | | good to be true, it probably is." Don't believe every |
| information is not even on the auction site. It will | | | | thing you find on the internet, much of it is as crooked |
| sometimes first appear on the sellers online store. If | | | | as a dog's back leg. Take time to get informed and |
| you don't take time to READ, you may order, or bid, on | | | | you'll be glad you did. Better to be safe than sorry. |
| something that you really didn't want to buy in the first | | | | There are lots of great deals to be found on internet |
| place. That's why you need to be sure you know | | | | auctions but you should always remember that you |
| what is being auctioned and not just "pretty sure" you | | | | have never personally met the seller you are dealing |
| know. All sales are final. When the auction is over, it's | | | | with. Learn to ask questions and stay informed . It will |
| too late to start asking questions. | | | | help make your auction bidding an exciting experience. |