5 Things First Time Ebay Users Should Do

If you are joining ebay for the first time, you need to do the following:

1. Sign up
2. Resist the temptation to start bidding/selling/buying etc.
3. Go straight to the "COMMUNITY" section (see picture)



4. Research this section until you get sick of it. Really. If everybody did this first step, it would reduce complications in the future.



5. When you are ready to start bidding on ebay, do the following - check the seller's feedback (click to enlarge)



If you are satisfied with their feedback score and comments, start bidding!!

It is a good idea to start small with your first purchase (I should take my own advice!!) just to see how it all works.

Happy Shopping!!

Hello Kitty!!!

I discovered a great blog for all those who love Hello Kitty (and there are many!).
It's called "I *heart* Hello Kitty".

http://i-heart-hellokitty.blogspot.com

Here is the official Hello Kitty website for all things Hello Kitty...
http://www.sanrio.com/main/mbna/card.html

And the shop:
http://shop.sanrio.com


I found some great Hello Kitty stuff on ebay:
(No listing links here - check the seller's feedback before bidding, check for signs of authenticity and ask questions if unsure)

1. Hello Kitty Webcam


2. Hello Kitty Phone


3. Hello Kitty Lamp



Happy Shopping!!

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Does My Bum Look Big in This?

I've noticed that some outfits are flattering to the figure, and some are not. For today I'll focus on jeans:

Firstly, don't get a pair of jeans that bunches up around the waist and hips. This looks bad on everyone, including Kate Moss. Make sure the jeans don't taper at the ankles because they will make your legs and hips and waist look bigger than they are. Here is an example of the "Wrong" look, courtesy of Lorraine on MAD TV:




Now, for the style of jeans/pants you should seek out...

Jeans that are low cut minimise bunching around the waist

Flared or bootcut around the ankle balances the line of the pants

Corduroy can be extra flattering and comfortable as well!

Here are some I picked up on ebay:



VERDICT - SUCCESS!!!

Here are another couple of examples to get a better idea.




Remember - don't go for the Lorraine look. Things aren't that bad!!

Ebay: Excess Breeds Excess

Buying things for some people can become like an addiction where they fail to do the proper research. Always remember it's your money that you're spending. Spend it wisely.

Here's another ebay listing from the "weird" category:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&item=300014302394

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Happy Shopping!!

Be Patient!

I have to tell myself to be patient. It is too easy to give in to the temptation to just bid on ANYTHING. And NOW.

The result is often paying too much for an item you don't want, don't need, doesn't fit or doesn't suit you.

For example, this one looked great in the picture, but when I got it back, it just didn't suit me. This is something you can't really tell when buying clothes online, you just have to give it your best guess.



VERDICT - Win some, lose some!

However I learned from this experience and did a lot of "Watching" and a lot less "Bidding". Finally I found the perfect top, put a bid on at the right time (ie. there was no-one else bidding!) and won the top for 0.99c!!!



VERDICT - SUCCESS!!

One Person's Trash is Another's Treasure

This is a good example of the old saying "One man's trash is another man's treasure":...
A person buys some videos in the 1980s. They watch them once and store them on a shelf for a long time. In 2006, when ebay is the place to sell your old wares, a golf nut discovers these two titles and puts on a bid. The seller gets money and some shelf space, and the golf nut gets two indispensible instructional videos.

And they all lived happily ever after.

VERDICT - SUCCESS!!

Ratings Update

Time for a ratings update.

To recap on the "Ratings System" entry - the results are either "Success" or "Not". Simple!!

Click on the picture for a bigger view:





So far so good.