You may want to track the item for a while until the time is right to bid,
and then you may bid by proxy, on a regular auction item, on a Dutch auction
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(multiple-item auction), or on a Buy It Now item. First, however, you??™ll want to
double-check that the item is what you want.
Review the Item Listing
When you are preparing to bid, you want to find the item description.
1. Using whatever means fits your search, find the item:
??? You can search through the categories, as explained in Chapter 1.
??? You can use the Search feature, as discussed in Chapter 2.
??? A friend can alert you to the item.
??? You can find it by watching similar items.
??? You might have a passion for collecting the item.
2. In the View Item page scroll to the description, and verify that it is what you want.
A sample listing description is shown in Figure 4-1.
3. Examine the price, the shipping and handling information, and the insurance
information. Decide how you will pay for it. A sample of shipping and payment
details is shown in Figure 4-2.
4. When you are ready to purchase, click Place Bid or Buy It Now, depending
on the listing.
Watch Interesting Items with My eBay
and the eBay Toolbar
When you are hot on the trail of an interesting item, you might want
to watch it awhile.
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