There is no escape from EBay

5 Nov 27th, 2002

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You can buy all those weird things you never thought you'd see .  .  .

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You will never leave your computer but you need to remember how to use Royal Mail !

Recommendable: Yes 

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Review rated by 7 Ciao members on average: somewhat helpful

This website is absolutely fantastic - there are no two ways about it. Here you can bid online on any item, from pin badges, to kitchenalia, to cars.

I myself have participated in several transactions and I have found that Ebays ratings system means that you have a very good idea of the buyer or seller you are dealing with - whether they are going to try and avoid paying for example! So it is a very safe way of trading, especially if you make use of the PayPal feature, payment is very quick and secure, without the hassle of posting cheques etc.

The functions on the site are all very useful and easy to understand - you have a profile, where you can 'watch' items that you have not bid on yet, as well as summaries of items you are winning or being outbid on. Also, when browsing items available, there are options to list lowest or highest priced first and advanced searches to restrict the price range. This makes it very easy to find what you are looking for.

All in all I believe this is a very safe, very convinient way to purchase new or second hand items. I would particularly recommend it to people who collect specific objects as it is simple to find rare items there. 
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MAFARRIMOND

MAFARRIMOND

21.01.2006 17:32

A useful site that should be used with caution. Maureen

mike081179

mike081179

25.01.2003 13:27

Good op. It needs more detail amd plenty of information about the site. I am also an ebayer too and I love this site. If you add any more detail leave a note in my GB. - Mike

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