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2 Tips For Searching For eBay Bargains
~ by Jason Webb, "How To Be an eBay Star Buyer"

At any time on eBay there could be hundreds or even thousands of buyers searching for the same item as you. In order to get a bargain you have to think of ways to find items that the buyers don't know about. Listed below are just some of the ways to find that 'sleeper'.

1. Search for International Auctions

You don't just have to buy items from sellers in your own country. Many sellers are prepared to ship internationally so it's always good to look at international auctions. You may find that items which are quite expensive in your own country are actually available pretty cheaply somewhere else in the World.
 
Just make sure that the seller is prepared to ship to your country and that you can agree on suitable international payment method before you bid. When looking at the price you should also make an allowance for the overseas shipping charge.

2. Capitalise on Spelling Mistakes

Quite often a seller will misspell a critical word in their auction ad. This can work to your advantage as it means that buyers searching with the correctly spelled word may not find these ads.

I've seen examples when searching for boxing memorabilia where 'Muhammad Ali' has been spelled in numerous ways such as 'Mohammed', 'Muhamed' or 'Muhamad'.

Think of possible incorrect spellings of the item you're looking for and do searches on those. You may be pleasantly surprised to find an item that not many other buyers know about.

Always be on the lookout for new ways of searching for those elusive bargains. Sooner or later most buyers will learn the same search methods as you so it's important to come up with new ways to stay one step ahead of the pack.

Jason is a member of MENSA and an eBay buyer and seller for several years. For the last 9 years he has been a director of his own company in the United Kingdom, a company which he set up when he was just 22 years of age. "How to be an eBay star buyer" is one of many e-books written by Jason. It applies businesslike principles and strategies to the process of buying on eBay. "How to be an eBay star buyer" is a must-read for any serious eBay buyer.

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