Money Tips - Best Ebay Secrets for Buyers
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Money Tips - Best Ebay Secrets for Buyers (c) 2006 by Jason James
Auction Resource Network
Shopping on Ebay is perhaps one of the most exciting ways to find deals. When that auction time is winding down and you are in position to be the winning bidder, the pulse quickens and the excitement builds. Only five more minutes….you can almost picture the item in your home and the thrill you will get when you show it off to friends and family. And then, as the last minute winds down, a bid comes in that beats yours and you are crushed. Someone knew some Ebay secrets that you have yet to learn!
Actually, they are known as snipers and they hover like vultures during the final few minutes of online auctions to swoop in for the kill and steal away an item that others have been fighting over for days. But, snipers are part of Ebay auctions and you just have to beat them at their own game. Still, there are other Ebay secrets that buyers can use to find the best deals on items without acting like vultures and swooping in at the last minute to make off with a great bargain.
No Picture
There are a lot of people that simply will not consider an auction unless it comes with a picture. Honestly, this is a good idea but some really great bargains can be had for people willing to dig a little deeper.
If the product description is excellent and the buyer has a great feedback rating, it might very well be worthwhile to place a bid on that item because you will not have much competition. The fewer people you compete with during Ebay auctions, the better the deal you are likely to get.
Bad Ending Times
Online auctions with lousy ending times are far less likely to be stalked by snipers. Any sellers that end bidding on major holidays or during major events on television such as the Superbowl-well, they are asking for someone (just like yourself!) to make off with their item for a great bargain. Shopping during off-peak times and hours is one of those Ebay secrets that will help you land some truly great deals and avoid most of those sneaky sniper types!
Poor Descriptions
Let's face it, some Ebay auctions are hosted by people that just cannot spell or who provide very little information in the description. Many of the Ebay elite will not even bother with such listings and move on to other targets. But, like the really great Ebay secrets, there may be a treasure waiting for you if you are willing to ask some questions and get some additional information. So long as you get what you want at a great price, what do you care if the person can't spell?
You are always going to contend with the snipers and millions of your closest friends when bidding in Ebay auctions. Missing photos, misspelled words, and horrible ending times may just scare enough of the competition away to allow you the chance to net a great deal. Just do your homework and ask the buyer enough questions until you are either satisfied that the product is legitimate or decide to move on.
Jason James is a 10 year Internet marketing veteran and an eBay Seller of 4 years. His website "The Auction Resource Network" reveals his inside secrets, tips, and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 per month on eBay. His proven step-by-step system shows even users with little or no business experience how they too can make huge profits selling products at online auctions.
Auction Resource Network
Shopping on Ebay is perhaps one of the most exciting ways to find deals. When that auction time is winding down and you are in position to be the winning bidder, the pulse quickens and the excitement builds. Only five more minutes….you can almost picture the item in your home and the thrill you will get when you show it off to friends and family. And then, as the last minute winds down, a bid comes in that beats yours and you are crushed. Someone knew some Ebay secrets that you have yet to learn!
Actually, they are known as snipers and they hover like vultures during the final few minutes of online auctions to swoop in for the kill and steal away an item that others have been fighting over for days. But, snipers are part of Ebay auctions and you just have to beat them at their own game. Still, there are other Ebay secrets that buyers can use to find the best deals on items without acting like vultures and swooping in at the last minute to make off with a great bargain.
No Picture
There are a lot of people that simply will not consider an auction unless it comes with a picture. Honestly, this is a good idea but some really great bargains can be had for people willing to dig a little deeper.
If the product description is excellent and the buyer has a great feedback rating, it might very well be worthwhile to place a bid on that item because you will not have much competition. The fewer people you compete with during Ebay auctions, the better the deal you are likely to get.
Bad Ending Times
Online auctions with lousy ending times are far less likely to be stalked by snipers. Any sellers that end bidding on major holidays or during major events on television such as the Superbowl-well, they are asking for someone (just like yourself!) to make off with their item for a great bargain. Shopping during off-peak times and hours is one of those Ebay secrets that will help you land some truly great deals and avoid most of those sneaky sniper types!
Poor Descriptions
Let's face it, some Ebay auctions are hosted by people that just cannot spell or who provide very little information in the description. Many of the Ebay elite will not even bother with such listings and move on to other targets. But, like the really great Ebay secrets, there may be a treasure waiting for you if you are willing to ask some questions and get some additional information. So long as you get what you want at a great price, what do you care if the person can't spell?
You are always going to contend with the snipers and millions of your closest friends when bidding in Ebay auctions. Missing photos, misspelled words, and horrible ending times may just scare enough of the competition away to allow you the chance to net a great deal. Just do your homework and ask the buyer enough questions until you are either satisfied that the product is legitimate or decide to move on.
Jason James is a 10 year Internet marketing veteran and an eBay Seller of 4 years. His website "The Auction Resource Network" reveals his inside secrets, tips, and sources that help him pocket over $10,000 per month on eBay. His proven step-by-step system shows even users with little or no business experience how they too can make huge profits selling products at online auctions.
