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When you bid or purchase an item on eBay, it is considered as a contract and you are obliged to purchase the item you have chosen. However, if you are unable to buy the item or you have some legitimate reason for not buying the item – contact the seller and explain your genuine situation. Many sellers understand consumers’ problem and work according to your choice.

In case the seller does not respond to your query, keep in mind that failing to purchase an item that you have won can result in an unpaid item strike being filed against you by the seller. And if you get too many strikes in a short time period, your account may be restricted or suspended.

For the last couple of years, I have been buying products on eBay. I find it very easy to shop on eBay, as I get almost all kinds of products at affordable rates. However, like me there are other consumers who want to shop online but don’t know how to buy items on eBay. The following is a guideline for new consumers on eBay:

• Visit the site and see the search engine. Now, you need to enter the keywords, for example, if you are looking for a laptop or computer, and then enter the same keyword on the search engine box.

• The search result will display the product – click on the product you want to buy and read the product information in detail. However, if you have any question regarding the product then you can ask the seller by clicking the “Ask seller a question” link.

• You should also take a look at the seller’s feedback – view the seller’s business reputation by looking at his/her Feedback score and the comments written by previous buyers.

• Now you can buy the product. You have two options: either you bid the product or buy directly. Well, bidding could be profitable for you but you will have to wait for the product until the bidding process is over. In direct buying option, you will have to pay the price without bargaining.

• Once you have won the bid or bought the item, send your payment to the seller within 3 days. You can pay the bill through electronic method also.

• Checks, money orders, and bank wire transfers are not allowed for most purchases.

Online shopping today is more popular than ever before. And, when you talk about online shopping how can you forget eBay – one of the largest online shopping destinations in the world. Ebay is a platform where you can find a vast collection of products, which are available at a very low price rate. But before buying any product on eBay, you need to learn the basic procedure, which are mentioned below:

Register:

This is the first step towards buying a product on ebay. The registration process is very easy and you need to fill out an online application form – that’s it.

Search the product to buy

You have various options to choose from – browse the site and find the specific product you are looking for. There is a search option as well that can be used to find the product of your choice and brand.

Buying format on eBay:

There are various options open to buy on eBay. You can go for auctions when you bid against other consumers. However, you can also buy directly from eBay at a set price.

Select a payment method:

Once you have searched the product and ready to buy – you should read the product description carefully and also find out which payment methods the seller accepts. Most commonly used payment method is paypal because it is secured and fast method of money transfer on the Internet.

Track your purchase:

Once you have ordered the product, you can keep track of the purchases on My eBay. Once you register on eBay, you will be provided your own My eBay page where you can see what’s the status of the product you have bought. You will also be able to keep track of the feedback of other members and also keep you abreast of the other interesting items on eBay.

Being an eco-friendly seller you need to sell products keeping in mind to save the planet. Well, there are various ways to sell products in an eco-friendly manner.

• First you need to take a look around the market needs. There are good opportunities to save energy and reduce waste. For example, save energy by using energy efficient computer and other energy-saving appliances. Turn off items such as mobile phone chargers, as it draws electricity even when it is not charging the phone of PDA.

• Shipping of products can be done in an eco-friendly way. Use and reuse sustainable materials the seriously reduce environmental impact. Also, ground shipping is less damaging to the climate than shipping by air.

• Who is making the product or from where the product is coming. Is the manufacturer eco-friendly? Find it out and let consumers know about it. Consumers often show their willingness to pay extra dollars for products that are sustainable.

Are you eco-conscious? If you seriously want to help fight global warming and create a green word then give a serious thought once again. Ebay has come up with green shopping option for you all. Well, you can be a part of the eBay Green Team by giving a product a second life, buying a biodegradable product or saving energy and resources.

You can visit the site and pick several eco-friendly purchasing options available for you. This is a great opportunity for all of us to become a part of this great movement. Come and join us because you are a part of this world and it is your responsibility to save our mother earth in every possible manner. So, take a step now!