Friday 4 September 2009

Tips for Buying Collectibles on eBay

Buying collectibles is one of the most enjoyable things to do on eBay, simply because you can find so many things that you just can't get anywhere else. Here are a few tips to help you on your way. Find your Category. You'll probably find that all the items you're after are listed in a single category. Add this category to your browser's Favorites, and keep coming back. Look for Mistakes. If you collect something, the chances are you know a lot about it.

This can be your opportunity to make a mint from a seller's mistake. They might not realise that they have a rare version of an item, or they might have left off the key information that makes it valuable.

If you find something you haven't heard of, and the description calls it 'rare', don't assume that it actually is. Far too many sellers just put 'rare' into all of their descriptions - the chances are that the item is common and has just been described wrongly. Don't bid unless you know what you're buying. Stalk Other Users.

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