i don;t really get it,
what about their quality?, i never tried any buys there so tell me about it
2006-08-23 12:12:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
I've bought and sold hundreds of items on eBay. The first thing to look at if you're going to consider buying something is the seller's feedback rating. Read and evaluate ALL their feedback ... positive, negative and neutral. Read the complete description of the item and ALL the seller's policies ... refund, types of payments accepted, shipping and handling costs, etc. If you have ANY questions at all, contact the seller before you bid or "Buy it Now." Once you bid you have a binding contract with the seller.
I have rarely been disappointed by the items I have purchased on eBay. Most sellers are anxious to make things right if there is a problem. But, as with any business, there are a few bad apples. Remember that you are purchasing from an individual, in most cases. Though there are some major corporations selling on eBay now. It's like going to a gigantic, worldwide garage sale or flea market.
Having a Paypal account is almost a must if you are going to buy or sell on eBay. Some sellers will only accept payment via Paypal. Others will accept money orders and/or personal checks.
Have fun!
2006-08-23 12:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
eBay items are cheap because:
1. Sellers are able to get their items at a very low cost. They either can get it from wholesalers at deep discounts, or import the items abroad where prices are significantly lower
2. Sellers are constantly on the watch out for deals. Some sellers have built relationships with salespeople in high end stores such as Coach to let them know when items are sold for deep discounts. Or some have connections with their Salvation Army stores who let them know when new items are in and keeps these items for them before the public gets access to it.
3. Sellers are poor business people. They set their prices way too low (often way lower than the prices they paid) in the hope that buyers will bid on the items and increase its price. Sometimes the strategy works; and sometimes it does not and they end up losing money
2006-08-25 13:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by imisidro 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sometimes it comes down to supply and demand. I have seen some items with poor descriptions go for less than the same thing with a good listing. i bought a drum machine on ebay for 25 including shipping used it for a while it sat and collected dust and i thought i should sell that. wrote a really good listing put flat shipping on it and wham. 60 dollars. sometimes its just luck of the draw. if you are a new seller i wont bid as high on your stuff. ect ect ect
someone could probably write a business thesis on this topic
2006-08-23 13:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the manufacturer is selling them directly to the consumer as opposed to send them to a wholeseller and then the wholeseller sells them to the seller in your town and the seller in your town sells them to you.
The item is exactly the same as the item you are buying at your local store.
If you buy Nike on Ebay you get exactly the same Nike as if you go to Wal-Mart.
2006-08-23 12:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not so great quality and bulk of products bought before being sold.
2006-08-23 12:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by nyclastof9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called Capitalism.
2006-08-23 12:14:42 · answer #6 · answered by elw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because peolple dont need it!
2006-08-23 12:15:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋