eBay buying tips to remember:

• Always check Sellers Feedback content and Rating.

• Always ask seller a question. Use the 'Ask seller a question' button on eBay.

• Never send cash through the mail.

• Always try to pay with your credit card or Pay Pal.
  (Credit Cards provide the protection of charge backs.)

• Be very careful with your credit card. Check your statements carefully.

• Do a price check. Use sites such as Shopper.com to find check store prices.

• Examine other auctions that that seller has.

• Read full description carefully.

• Check the return policy.

• Watch for fakes, replica, reproductions and counterfeit items.

• Check spelling of brand names.

• Read all the 'fine print'.

• Always visit the sellers 'About Me' page if it is available

• Use Escrow service for high priced items. E.G www.escrow.com

• Beware of sellers who insist on using one particular escrow service.
  The escrow company may its self be a fraud.

• Check postage costs and item location.

• Check shipping time. E.G Ships in 4 - 10 days

• Be extra careful with dealing with international sellers.

• Check that item is not restricted for import in your country. e.g. Alcohol, Wool, Toxic Chemicals

• Check that item does not attract customs duties/fees.

• Check the currency of the item. e.g. US Dollars, British pounds, Australian Dollars.

• Check photo carefully. Do not bid if a photo is not provided.

• If the deal seems too good to be true, then it more than likely is.

• Beware of sniper bidders. Bidders who bid at the closing seconds of an Auction.

• Always make a physical inspection when buying a car on ebay.

• Buying property on ebay is not a legal binding contract

• Double check ending time of Auction.

• Do not bid if you don't intend to pay.

• Always check the webbrowser address bar is at www.ebay.com, if a login is requested.

• Beware of 'Phishing' or 'spoofing' emails.
  Make sure all email purporting to be from eBay includes your full real name.

• Always use Auctionerrol.com, always.

 After winning an auction.

• Check the sellers contact details carefully.

• Send a message to seller as soon as possible to the seller.

• Report fraud to eBay.com

• Leave Negative feedback on the 90th day after auction ends.

• This may help avoid retaliatory feedback from seller

• Always leave positive feedback if you are happy with the transaction.

• Always ask Errol, always.

Read this guide on eBay.com http://reviews.ebay.com/SCAM-Auctions-Warning