Ebay

Advantages: different types of auctions, feedback system, safe/well known
Disadvantages: can be some fake items/bad sellers

...Ebay is probably the most well known and recognised internet auction site. It allows buyers and sellers to meet in an electronic style marketplace. It is an auction site so just like in offline auctions you have to bid for a good if you would like to purchase it. The site has three main types of auctions. These are: Auction style listings-the seller offers one or more items for sale for a specified number of days. They can also set a reserve price. The winning bid will be the person who bids the most before the time is up in the auction. This is referred to as proxy bidding and the current winning bid is always displayed but the highest bid that some one has made is not always displayed. For example if some one has bid £10 for an item but they have a maximum bid of £12 then the £10 will be displayed until some one has a bid...

ajbluestar2 08.06.2009 · Read review
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My Ebay, Your Ebay, Anyones Ebay.

Advantages: Unusual presents, easy to browse.
Disadvantages: Addictive, spend too much.

...I know there are many Ebay reviews already, but as I have been a member of Ebay since 25/09/01 before it became a household name, I thought I would write a review. What is Ebay? * * * * * * * * * * Ebay is an online auction shopping site. Almost anything can be bought on Ebay (except livestock) from normal, everyday items to weird and wonderful. There are other online auctions but Ebay is the most popular. I have bought from others, but Ebay has an extensive equestrian range which is really useful to me with my horses. Think of something, put it in search and it will display any items that are available. You can also go into the categories to find what you are looking for. I won`t bore you by listing everything as you can look yourself, or probably already have, but just for an idea, clothes, sporting equipment...

spottydog2 29.12.2006 · Read review
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The Highs and Lows of eBay!

Advantages: Many Buyers, Sellers & Items, Bargains, Shop at home, Sell your stuff, Make Money!
Disadvantages: Time wasters, dishonest users, competition, Fees, Risks, Unjustified auction 'pulling'

...Start your own Online Business on eBay eBay is an online auction house, but more commonly referred to as an 'online marketplace' because many items can also be bought at a fixed price. eBay is one of the most visited websites on the Internet and can only be described as an online phenomenon, even being featured in blockbusters such as Men in Black, Transformers, etc. With hundreds of millions of items listed worldwide, and millions of items bought and sold daily, it's the behemoth of auction websites. I first signed up for eBay in 2002 and have since bought and sold hundreds of items on the site. I even achieved Power Seller status from all my selling for a while. The idea of eBay is that a seller lists an item for sale, either at a fixed price, or as an auction. With this in mind, the seller can sell off their unwanted...

Deru 28.12.2003 (02.08.2008) · Read review
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ebay ebay ebay

Advantages: cheap
Disadvantages: not many

...****Ebay**** *What is it?* It is an online auction site where you can buy or sell things.There are several different versions depending on where you live . For the uk it is www.ebay.co.uk *Signing up * -very easy just enter basic info such as your name ,email address etc . You have to be over 18 to use the site. To be honest i dont think i was though so they cant be that strict *Buying* (ive had the most experience doing this lol) You use the search engine to find what you are looking for eg dress size 12 red and it will list the results.You can then place a bid or some items let you place an offer and if it is excepted you win it.Paying-most sellers offer several means of payment-paypal,cheque etc. When you pay buy paypal you are covered up to £500,so if the item is faulty or does not arrive you can easily get your...

katie22008m 21.07.2008 · Read review
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ebay

Advantages: great bargains at a fraction of retail price
Disadvantages: people who dont pay

...Ebay is the best thing since sliced bread in my book ! I have been selling and buying on ebay for over 4 years now, and i love it. i have got some real bargains off the site, and at a fraction of the retail price. Dont get me wrong it has its faults, namely other sellers..it really gets my goat when you see ugg boots buy it now for £40.00...come on, any one worth their salt knows you cant buy ugg boots for less than £180.00. There are people out there that will spoil it for others, i.e bidders who dont pay, you then have to chase them for payment and open disputes to get your listing fees back...but over all, its a good experience, and very addictive. You cant help thumbing through the auctions and having a little bid here and there..and the adrenaline rush when you win it..woooaahh. I have always found it easy to use...

pradaqueen 05.02.2008 · Read review
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Ebay - my Love-Hate review

Advantages: easy to use, you can grab bargains or declutter your house
Disadvantages: not seller-friendly, fees feast

...Ebay, My Little Review This is not the first review on ebay and it won't be the last either but I wanted to share some opinions I have of this website which I sometimes use, love, hate and sometimes thank. The first time I saw ebay was in 2004, back then the website was something completely different, full of genuine sellers doing a virtual "yard sale", although it was also a bit less friendly to use, plenty of design flaws too. It was easier to find great deals but of course it had its downsides, many people in those years did not have digital cameras (nowadays it's unlikely to find a person without one) so many auctions were simply "described" but with no picture associated and it was sometimes a blind purchase. I don't remember paypal being that common at that time (until ebay bought it and brought it to fame) so also paying...

EVIT 16.11.2009 · Read review
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Ebay fun.

Advantages: Can get some really good bargains
Disadvantages: People like me beating you to them.

...My house ... is filled with this crap Shows up in bubble wrap Most every day What I bought on eBay And so is the truth of the ebay song (sung to the Backstreet Boys, I want it that way) Ebay has become one of the worlds largest economies, with members of its community exchanging millions of dollars daily. They even have annual ebay meets for the Ebay community. BUT? Can it help you, what should you beware of and ?.what is this ebay anyway. Ebay is an auction site, www.ebay.co.uk and to be honest, when you first go on it looks very yellow and somewhat scarey but it is quite easy to follow. Across the top are the usual navigation buttons, very simply 'Buy' 'Sell' 'My ebay' 'community' and 'Help'. Without actually registering with the site you are only able to browse and registering is easy, just click on the button...

Digbycat 02.11.2005 · Read review
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  EBAY GUM

Advantages: Buy and sell almost anything. Make a few quid.
Disadvantages: Fees. Occasionally email alerts are too slow and too late

...Selling and buying items has been revolutionised by the advent of the Internet. Indeed there are a number of ways to sell or buy a 2nd hand item ? and one of the most popular ways is via an auction facility ? more specifically for my latest review ? EBAY. Other auction sites do exist but I am a big fan of Ebay. For the UK the web address is www.ebay.co.uk, although the Ebay community does span worldwide nowadays ? a big step from its American incarnation. The basic premise of Ebay is quite simple really, but the site has lots of nooks and crannies to make your experience enjoyable and your stay a long one. There are two main entities to Ebay ? buying and selling, and so I?ll cover each one separately. Buying. In simplest terms at Ebay, once you have an account (usual web site registration questions apply) then you are...

alflavor 11.05.2002 · Read review
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*ebay*ebay*ebay*ebay*ebay*ebay*

Advantages: Many products to choose from, and new products at low prices
Disadvantages: Not everyone can be trusted...

...Ebay! What is Ebay? Ebay is an online buying and selling auction site. Almost anything you want can be found on the site ranging from Tv's to beds, and even cars. What is the background information on ebay? Ebay is an american internet company. There are two main site: www.ebay.com (worldwide and america) and www.ebay.co.uk (The english site) Ebay has established itself in over 30 other countries and also owns the two other popular companies paypal and skype. site was founded in San Jose, California, on September 3, 1995, by French-born Iranian computer programmer Pierre Omidyar. The first transaction made on ebay was a laser pointer for $14.83. This astonished Pierre Omidyar which influenced him to take the site further. How to get started? To start on ebay you need to first sign up, this is a very easy...

jack1foord 21.07.2008 · Read review
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EBAY FOR VIRGINS

Advantages: fun, bargains to be had, simple
Disadvantages: chance of getting stung

...Until a fortnight ago, I was an ebay virgin. I knew of the site, of course - who doesn't, with the amount of pop-up ads it has with other sites? - but I'd never been so much as tempted to go beyond a quick glance at the home page. It all seemed rather complicated - signing up, browsing, bidding, checking back, ways of paying etc. Then I started collecting DVDs and a friend told me to get myself registered with ebay and start bidding, as there were some serious bargains to be had. Now, two weeks later, I have a pile of movies awaiting my perusal, and a serious ebay addiction. So here is my guide to other nervous ebay virgins, or EBAY BUYING FOR DUMMIES? What is Ebay? It's an online auction site. Simple as that. It's like a real auction, except online. You bid for items and, if you're the highest bidder, you've got them...

sandrabarber 22.01.2003 · Read review
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