Buying and selling safely on eBay
eBay is without a doubt the greatest network to hit the World Wide Web. This online department store is filled with anything and everything you may be looking for- clothing, jewelry, cars, electronics, and toys. The list is endless! It is also the ideal place to sell your unused items and make some extra cash, or even run part, or all, of a new or existing business. But when shopping, or selling, on eBay, there are some safety measures you need to take.
PayPal is the safe and easy way to pay for your purchased items on eBay. How does PayPal work? Well, it’s simple. You add your funding options to your PayPal account- a credit card and bank account and upon check out as you pay for your items it will go through PayPal and they will get the funds through whichever of the two sources you choose as your primary source. Its free to use when paying for items, makes getting through the checkout process quick and easy, and no sellers ever see your credit card number or bank account information. This is a very important part of staying safe when shopping on eBay. To learn more about PayPal, and sign up for your free account, you can visit thePayPal website.
You have all heard the saying if something seems too good to be true it probably is. This also applies to items sold on eBay. If you doubt something about a particular item, whether it be the price seems awfully low for the item, or the quality is questionable, do not buy until you have discussed your concerns with the seller. Ask any and all questions before buying, and if after talking to the seller you are still concerned, it’s probably best not to be it at all. Remember, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Payment, return, and shipping policies ensure that you are taking measures to sell safely and honestly on eBay, shipping policies being most important. One option is to require buyers pay for shipping which includes tracking, such as expedited in Canada, or priority if you are a US seller. This will ensure that you and the buyer are able to track the item, and you are aware when it has been successfully delivered. When doing this, you are preventing buyers from dishonestly claiming to have not received their item. Other policies could include requiring immediate payment, or payment within two to three days, and accepting refunds only under certain conditions, or not at all on certain items. Setting rules are regulations are a must if you want your eBay selling experiences to be safe and enjoyable.
eBay has rules in place which allow them to keep the transaction flowing smoothly, and safely for the millions of people who buy and sell there every day. One of these rules being that members are not permitted to buy or sell outside of eBay. Doing so is a direct violation of policies and can result in termination of your account. It can also cause a mountain of trouble for both buyers and sellers. For example, as a buyer if you purchase an item that you saw on eBay outside of eBay and do not receive it, there is nothing that the proper eBay authorities can do to help you. One way in ensuring that this sort of thing, amongst others, does not occur is to obey the rules that have been put in place to protect you, the eBay member.
Shopping on eBay can be fun, and save you money, as well as selling can make you money, but it is important to do both safely, and following these guidelines will enable you to do just that, making eBay a great place for you to buy and sell!
