You’ve all probably heard of eBay, it seems to pop into most people’s conversations where antiques and collectables and buying and selling are talked about – in general it’s a huge market place where people can sell and other people can buy.
If you’re thinking of buying something from eBay here are a few tips:
Check the sellers feedback, see how they score
If postage costs aren’t listed ask the seller before your bid about the cost
If the item is from overseas make sure you check with the seller about postage – postage from overseas can be considerably more than within the UK
Don’t hesitate, if you have a question drop the seller an email
Always clear up any queries before you bid
If you’re thinking of selling an item on eBay here are a few simple tips:
Take clear photographs of the item so bidders can see everything properly
Write a simple and straightforward description listing any faults/good points etc of the item
Work out your postage costs and clearly detail these in the listing
Answer any questions you get regarding your item promptly and consider listing it on the description if you think it will be of interest to other bidders
These are only a few pointers to help you get you started. If you have any other good tips then do get in touch and we’ll add them to this list!
