| Everyone loves getting a deal and eBay is a | | | | then re-read the auction description again. Don't let |
| fantastic place to find great deals on racing items | | | | your mind fall into the "I have to have it mode" |
| if you know how. With the right information and a | | | | or the "It's on eBay so it's a great deal mode" - |
| little practice you can find great racing deals and | | | | Basically don't let your mind fill in the details with |
| not get ripped - off in the process. | | | | your own interpretation of the "Ultimate Auction |
| From racing engines to motocross apparel eBay | | | | Item" when it isn't so. Make sure the item is truly |
| has a deal for you! That's right eBay has a great | | | | what you are looking for. |
| racing deal for you! I say that with confidence | | | | 3. Check For Hidden Costs - Always check for |
| because there is over 19 million items for sale on | | | | hidden costs that may be associated with your |
| eBay at any given time - Now that's a whole | | | | racing bargain. Look for postage charges, handling |
| bunch of stuff! | | | | fees, or possibly, PayPal Fees for the buyer to |
| Meg Whitman, President and CEO, eBay said: | | | | pay. Also look at the cost of shipping - The item |
| "Every minute of every day more than 150 new | | | | you are looking at my be a great deal but add |
| items are listed , more than 500 bids are placed, | | | | the shipping with it and you may be able to buy |
| and seven new people register to shop on eBay." | | | | the item cheaper elsewhere. When buying an item |
| So: . . . How does that benefit you? eBay has | | | | from an overseas eBayer may result in very high |
| almost 2 million items offered up for sale | | | | postage as well as customs fees. |
| everyday - You now have access to the worlds | | | | 4. Contact The Buyer And Ask Questions - |
| largest market place. More items means more | | | | Contact the buyer with any questions that you |
| and better deals for you. | | | | may have - ANY QUESTIONS - you may have! |
| Getting a racing deal from eBay should not be | | | | You are going to spend your hard earned cash, |
| taken lightly - Getting a deal is really a fine art if | | | | so ask questions. If a buyer does not get back |
| you will. Buying from eBay auctions can be a very | | | | with you then do not buy the item. Professional |
| economical option for your racing venture OR it | | | | eBay sellers always welcome and answer |
| can be a costly experience depending on how you | | | | questions within a day or so. ASK QUESTIONS if |
| go about it. | | | | you are not sure. |
| Here are the top ways to obtain the best racing | | | | 5. Don't Get Caught Up In The "It's Mine |
| deals on eBay without getting ripped off: . . | | | | Psychology" - There have been many studies |
| | | | done about auctions and online auctions. There is a |
| 1. Determining If The Seller Is Trustworthy - | | | | certain psychology that happens when a person |
| Always read the sellers feedback rating - | | | | places a bid on an item. Once the item has been |
| ALWAYS - Anyone with less than a 96% Positive | | | | bid on the item now belongs to that person (in |
| feedback rating stay away from them no matter | | | | their mind anyway) So much so that when |
| how great the deal sounds - It is not that hard to | | | | another person comes along and bids on the item |
| maintain a feedback rating above 96%! Always | | | | it can start a bidding frenzy and the item ends up |
| reed the negative feed back as well - If the seller | | | | selling for much more than it was worth - Bottom |
| has all great feedback as a buyer but terrible | | | | line do not fall into this mindset - Save the |
| feedback as a seller -Stay Away! | | | | competition for the race track - Unless of course |
| 2. Read the Description Thoroughly and Read It | | | | the item is such a rare find that you just have to |
| Again - Always read the auction description and | | | | have it. |