How do I buy something

eliz-mank
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How do I buy something on eBay
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First set up a Paypal account.   Now, back to eBay. Read...

First set up a Paypal account.

 

Now, back to eBay.

Read the title.

Read the description.

Look at the picture.

Do they match?

If not either move on, or Ask Seller A Question, to resolve.

 

Look at the Shipping and Handling tab

Does the seller ship to Canada?

Does the description include this:

Customs services and international tracking provided ?

If so the seller is using the Global Shipping Program and the shipping cost will be higher than that stated.

 

Add the price and the shipping costs together. Still a good deal?

 

Go to the seller's feedback.

Is it less than 98%. That's a bad rating. Move on.

If the rating is 98-100%, click on the number.

If there are any negative feedbacks, click on the number and read them. If they are obviously from nutjobs, don't worry. If they show a pattern (quality poor or slow shipping), move on.

 

If all that works out, and it takes only a few seconds, click on the Buy Now button. (Newbies should avoid auctions as too stressful). You have to click on two different buttons to authorize payment.

Wait from 7 to 30 days for your item to arrive.

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