i mean everyone is always going on about it. but i just don't see what's so good about it. If you can give me a good enough reason i might change my mind.
2006-09-02 08:22:06 · 16 answers · asked by ? 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
When I was in Iraq for a deployment before I got out of the US Army last year I bought a 2001 Dodge Durango on eBay... during I think it was Hurricane "Charlie" and the other couple hurricanes in September/October from a seller in Florida just North of Miami. It arrived on time and still runs fine, only had 34000 miles on it when I bought it, now it's closing in on 50k. Anyways, it's a good website for buying, but selling on there isn't worth it... WAY too many fees and BS charges. If you're interested in buying/selling just DVD's, CD's and video games I suggest BarterBee.com... it's awesome.
2006-09-02 08:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by rjakjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if your buying or selling...buyer beware, lots of scams abound and lots of new users (newbies) who often cause more bother than they are worth for sellers.
Best thing to do is register for an account and watch things you may be interested in on your ebay....that way you can build up a picture of what is a good price etc and make yourself familiar with the overall layout of ebay and how to avoid getting the dross in your searches etc...
Check sellers feedbacks.
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/ebayexplained/index.html
2006-09-02 15:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by ME*UK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple example, I sold 2 1960 Scalextric racing cars one working one not working for £150 and charged postage to Spain. I was very happy and the buyer was over the moon.
Remember "One mans junk is another mans treasure" and you will see what is so good about eBay
2006-09-02 16:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by starman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be honest,theres nothing brilliant about e-bay,the reason users go on about it is when you start selling on it,you can make a amazing amount of money,and it gets a hold on you,but as with anything that has a adictive element to it,it can actually start affecting your life
i have heard of people skipping work to stay at home selling stuff on e-bay,and even people taking loans out,and lending money to buy goods on the site
e-bay is a good site,and like alcohol,it is ok in moderation,but in excess its adictive
2006-09-02 15:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband is bed bound and has to be helped to get to bathroom o i am stuck in the house 24/7 nearly all of the time in the same room a him, we had a house fire......... due to my exhaustion........ and i had to replace all sorts of things, also i have lost a18lb weight so i needed clothes and didn't want new things as the weight will probably go back on now that the cause of the weight loss is cured i had a lovely time getting parcels and lovely notes from people on eBay it was like Christmas........and now that i have my things back i have been selling some of the excess again.
2006-09-02 15:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can sell obscure items at a very good price and can become aware of the market value of just about anything.
2006-09-02 15:28:59 · answer #6 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cos your rubbish might b wot sumone has always wanted.
And if your lucky they will pay silly money for it.
i've sold some real rubbish for loads....lol....so give it a go just in case that rubbish is worth a lot to somebody else.
2006-09-02 15:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by xx_debbi_xx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply Because you can find just about everything on Ebay, its also great for imports that dont come to your country, or stuff that just isant in the shops anymore.
2006-09-02 15:29:44 · answer #8 · answered by dark-knight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea the just of Ebay is to sell items that are no longer of use to that person ......
example: broken DVD players. crap cd's, used clothes, and every ones unwanted items....... and if u think to ur self ...... why are they selling it
Answer.. theres always some one looking a bargin! lol
2006-09-02 15:31:50 · answer #9 · answered by polly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find things that you otherwise cant find in stores...
Sometimes things are cheaper too...(although shipping costs might be a bit of a pain.)
2006-09-02 15:32:48 · answer #10 · answered by Solar_Ecliptor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋