January 14, 2009

Auction Site Tips



If you buy and sell on auction sites, there are a few things that are very valuable for you to know. Here are some tips on making your buying or selling experience more positive.

Auction sites can be great ways to sell your item or find great deals on items that are hard to find, however there are times that you can have a bad experience. To protect yourself from bad experiences here are some guidelines. If anyone contacts you to either buy or sell an item off of the auction site, immediately refuse. Many people get scammed each day because they go off the auction site and send money or send a product to a person with no way to protect themselves from fraud.

Another great tip is to read the description carefully and make sure that you read the return and exchange policy. If there is a question that you have, ask the seller, before purchasing. If you buy a product that is sold as is, don't expect to get your money back. When you bid on an auction, your bid is legally binding, so make sure that you read the description and return and exchange policy. Remember to follow the above tips to have a positive buying or selling experience on auction sites.