Book 1

eBay Basics

Contents at a Glance

1. Chapter 1: Connecting with Up-to-Date Technology
   1. Starting with the Right Device
   2. Connecting to eBay without a Computer or While at Home
   3. Choosing an ISP
   4. Browsing for a Browser
2. Chapter 2: Navigating through eBay
   1. Homing In on the Home Page
   2. Navigating eBay the Easy Way
   3. Maneuvering the Categories
   4. Exploring Home Page Search Options
3. Chapter 3: Signing Up and Getting Started
   1. Registering on eBay
   2. Picking a Pickproof Password
   3. Selecting Your User ID
   4. Signing In to Deal
   5. eBay’s Trust & Safety Is Watching
   6. Staying Notified about the Rules
   7. Abuses You Might Report
   8. Don’t Get Caught in a Trading Violation
4. Chapter 4: Understanding eBay Transactions
   1. Checking Out the Listing Page
   2. Bidding on Auctions
   3. Buying an Item Outright
   4. Supercategories and Specialties
5. Chapter 5: Checking Out a Seller and Leaving Feedback
   1. Understanding and Giving Feedback
   2. Giving Detailed Seller Ratings Properly
   3. Becoming a Star
   4. Leaving Feedback with Finesse
   5. Ways to Leave Feedback
   6. You Have the Last Word — Replying to Feedback
   7. Checking Out a Seller’s Reputation
   8. Reading Feedback Reviews
   9. Getting Protection on eBay
6. Chapter 6: Bidding to Win
   1. Understanding the Bidding Action
   2. The Secret’s in the Timing
   3. My Favorite Bidding Strategies
   4. Quick Bidding Tips
   5. Succeeding by Sniping
   6. Retracting Your Bid in an Emergency
7. Chapter 7: Completing the Transaction
   1. Monitoring the Auction Action
   2. Checking Out
   3. Using Your Credit Card Safely
   4. Paying with PayPal
   5. Sending Payment Promptly and Securely
   6. Contacting the Seller
   7. Leaving Responsible Feedback
8. Chapter 8: Participating in the Community
   1. Your Social Profile on eBay
   2. Reaching the World through Your Profile Page
   3. Playing Nice with Other eBay Members
   4. Going Deeper into the Community