do you contact the seller before you pay them, or do you pay them straight away?
2007-02-02 16:18:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Sellers LOVE it when you pay right away, UNLESS they have given specific instructions in their auction to NOT pay right away and WAIT for an invoice! Also, if you are bidding on another item that that person is selling, most sellers would prefer you wait and pay for both at the same time. You might also get a break on shipping charges. If you are unsure about the exact amount to pay, including shipping and insurance, etc... just send a note to the seller and ask for your total! For the most part, eBay is a very friendly place. Good luck and congratulations on your win!
2007-02-02 16:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by lisa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like to contact the seller.
If the seller sends you an invoice you can pay now.
There is a button that says contact seller, sign in and do that, then choose the option HOW TO PAY
and then ask them if they take paypal or money order.
Good luck!
be sure to add insurance, and ask if they have Delivery Confirmation.
I've had a couple things lost in the mail.
Right now, i didn't insure a 6.99 item, small amount, but the seller won't refund or send me the item.
So i highly reccomend insurance!!!
check their feedback before you bid next time, and read the comments.
If they have less than 99.3% feedback, read the comments and find out why. like late, or lost -- don't buy from them.
Once you have WON you are obligated to buy it.
So contact seller and ask for invoice.
I'm sure your transacation will be a good one!
I'm an ebay addict and of 100's of transacations, i've only had 2 that i've not been happy with.
Most sellers are really nice. Be sure to leave good feedback if you are satisfied!
im me if you need help!
2007-02-02 16:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by Lilly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, do not contact the seller unless there is a problem; pay immediately (especially if you are a new member). Checkout and pay with Paypal if your seller accepts it. If not using Paypal or another online payment method, checkout anyway and select the money order/cashiers check/personal check option to inform the seller you are mailing payment. Then purchase a money order or write a check and mail it to the address provided. Be sure to mark "payment sent" form the auction page to inform the seller you have done this.
2007-02-02 16:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by nflhandicapper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may contact the seller first and make arrangement for your payment, or if u have additional questions to ask. there's nothing wrong if u want to communicate with seller first. after all you are the buyer, and u have intention to buy the item. or try to see the conditions given by the seller with regards to the item being sold. normally they post it together with the bigger picture of the item. here in the philippines, we dont have yet the paypal system so seller gives condition how to pay and how she delivers item. i do sometimes meet with the seller at the agreed location or office if the item and seller are just with in the area where i live. so i can just go pick up the item and no need for me to pay freight and handling fees. i hope this helps u.
2007-02-02 16:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by mela 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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The BEST thing to do, to keep you protected, AND keep the seller protected is pay through PayPal.
Paying for an items you purchase on ebay, using Pay Pal takes less than one minute...
except the first time. Of course it will take some time to set up your PayPal account. Depending on your speed in completing online forms...the first time might take about 15 to 20 minutes to give PayPal your information.
Go to the item you won, click the Pay now option
select Pay with PayPal > it will take you to their site >
set up your account. You need either a checking account or a credit card.
Pay for the item by following the prompts.
The next time you buy it only takes seconds to pay.
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2007-02-02 16:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is usually information on the page to tell you how to pay. Sometimes it will say "please wait for seller to contact you." and other time you just follow the instructions and pay. The seller will contact you when you have paid.
Also, you can click on "ask the seller a question," and find out there.
Good Luck
2007-02-02 16:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by phy333 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the seller and ask them to send you an invoice - it'll have the total you're supposed to pay, including shipping and handling.
2007-02-04 00:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by AmandaKerik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the seller accepts paypal then you pay for it right away by paypal, ebay will inform the seller that you have paid.
2007-02-02 16:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by tomatoomelette 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should contact them after the auction ends, and send them your mailing info. This is mainly to get the exact cost of shipping to your address.
2007-02-02 16:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You typically pay them and then they let you know your item has been shipped.
2007-02-02 16:25:31 · answer #10 · answered by miss m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋