Who shops at ebay?

I'm probably one of the last dinosaurs who doesn't, because I've heard a few horror stories about people getting ripped off. Anyway, I opened up an account this morning, because our niece wants a big cage for her parakeets/budgies for Christmas, and ebay has the best selection, believe it or not. What are your experiences?

I've always had great experiences as a buyer. 99% good experiences as a seller. 1 bad one, selling a collectible Barbie (I'm 98% sure she got the package, and just wanted her money back, so said that she never recieved it. So I was out the Barbie and the payment...)

Most of the people on Ebay are good people, but you only hear about the small percentage where it doesn't go right.

I buy from Ebay on a semi-regular basis. I have only had one experience where I was disappointed with the item. It was a very inexpensive item, so I wasn't too concerned. Now that you mention it, I have to go check my mailbox! I won an item the other day that I am planning to give as a Christmas gift and I know it is on the way!

When bidding, pay special attention the the seller's feedback. It can tip you off if they aren't reliable.

YES
but i now hate it, read my other thread..

You may want to use an escrow service to prevent such loss.

My name is Tracey, I am an eBay addict ....

I have found so many interesting and unique things - I am currently starting my first wardrobe (yes I haven't paid much attention until now) - and I am finding things that I really like that would be impossible to get locally.

I've sold many things also - grey way to recycle.

Paying via Paypal is great!

On average, I only have bought a few items a year. I have found ebay to be a good experience. Your most successful and money saving wins will be with bids in the last few seconds though; and I mean literally, not 45 seconds, not 30, the last few.

Is it a good or bad idea to put in a maximum bid (ebay Germany raises the bids in increments of 50 cents)? The cage I want retails for €229, plus shipping. I checked out about 20 online retailers, and that was the lowest price. The place offering on ebay wants €29.90 for shipping (it's a big cage), and my current bid (the highest) is €48,50. I put €80 as a maximum. The bidding expires at 8 p.m. Monday (it's currently after 10 p.m. Saturday here).

No I don't shop on ebay. However on Trade me, I do.

I've purchased a lot of My Little Ponies, and a few Kiss items on EBAY. I've never been ripped off once. I think it's best to stick to sales where you can PayPal them your payment, because you are protected that way. PayPal will refund your money if you don't recieve your item. I've also purchased some DVD's and CD's over Amazon Market Place, and that's pretty similar to ebay, except you don't have to bid. It's more like a BIN on ebay.

One more thing, I sometimes use a Sniper program to purchase some of my things, because they will place your highest bid for you, within seconds of the auction ending. I've won many a Pony by sniping. A lot of people hate the practice of sniping, but I find it gets results.

I've used Ebay for years. I've even purchased 4 cars on Ebay.
Personally I've had only positive experiences and recommend it to everyone.

Also have been purchasing from Ebay for years!! Embarassed by the hundreds...yes hundreds of stars next to my name...representing every purchase and sale

Almost everything I purchase comes from Ebay...perfume, mascara, boots, pants, cat toys, sheet sets, etc.

Addicted to Ebay (hanging my head in shame but smiling at the savings)

I've never used eBay, though I confess I've been curious. One of these days, I'll take some time to prowl around the site and decide what questions I need answered before I try it out.

Im an ebay junkie too...... I LOVE ebay. You can find stuff on there you cant find at stores and usually at awesome prices too. Most times stuff I see at craft stores I can find on ebay cheaper. But there are also those items that you see in LTD or Lakeside Collection that someone is trying to make a bundle on when you could get it cheaper through magazine itself. And then some people just try to rip you off. I make sure I always do research on items first before I bid. I enjoy selling items as well but I much more enjoy shopping.

I used to buy from Ebay, but not so much now. These days I mainly sell, it can be a good little money earner a bit of extra pocket money never goes astray!

I have yet, to get what I'd call a "good deal", but that's probably because I'm primarily buying My Little Ponies from the 80's, and they aren't cheap. If I buy a newer My Little Pony from this era, I still end up paying more than I would at the store, because there are a lot of people who go out to the stores, and buy huge amounts of them and sell them on Ebay. I buy newer one's sometimes for the convinience of not having to go to the store, but it's much more expensive.

In 4.5 years, I have only been ripped off once. Last year about this time I dunno if this person went nutso or what, had almost perfect feedback then ripped off about a dozen people.
I live at the edge of nowhere LOL! I hate big crowds of shoppers! I am the run in, get what you came for, and get out type. Ebay was made for me IMO. Click, click and it is on the way. No putting xtra gas in the car, and no going store to store.................

i dont use ebay as much i as i used to when i was a stay at home mom but i do still browse and use it to find Chinese Crested items, 4 legged full sweaters for my crested, figurines, etc) i also sell occasionally antique dog figurines that i have collected over the years. Have bought beanie babies and other things there too-- Been a member since 2 days before my son was born in 2000. Only been scammed twice-- once i purchased a pair of antique porcelian cats worth over 200$ and the lady had the gall to pack them in an oversized box (so she could charge more for shipping i found out later) and the only packing material was 10 yes tenwalmart plastic shopping bags, needless to say the cats arrived in pieces. she blamed it on the post office which i could see since she didnt pack the danged things right. If she had packed them right it wouldnt have happened. the other time i was scammed the kid scammed 13 other people out of over 18grand$. that was awhile ago-- havent had any problems since-- i love it

Putting in your maximum bid is usually a good idea if it is a fair price (what it has gone for in "completed" auctions) or what would be considered a good price. It can backfire at times - I'd research to see what it has gone for before from this seller.

I most often will not put a bid in until the last few hours - why? Because I am afraid I will find something else I like better or for a BIN (Buy it Now) before and not have to wait until one ends. Occasionally, if I think the item is right and the price is right - I will put in a bid right away. why again? Because if it the standard price paid - I want to "claim" it and encourage the next person to search for an un-bid item.

Do my tatics work? Dunno, but makes me feel better.

yep we have the ebay spirt in this house my husband sell's a little mostly guitor's and i go through a spell once in a while and start selling or buying it just depends what kind a mood im in