iSnare.com - Free Content Articles Directory
Authors Contents [Advanced Search][Add OpenSearch][Job Search]
Distribute your articles to thousands of article sites for only $2 and below! Read more...

Index  Internet
 

Spotting Fakes And Frauds On Ebay

 
[ Contact the Author] [ Send to a Friend] [ Article Publisher] [Make PDF] [ Print] [ Bookmark & Share]
 
Read our Terms of Service before reprinting this article. The submitter specified above has claimed the rights to this article.
David Riewe

Fake items abound on eBay, and it takes much effort not to be duped by scammers who peddle these wares. There have been many painful stories relating how a seemingly legitimate item turned out to be either fake or defective.

It is possible, however, to avoid these scams if one is careful and vigilant. Buyers should be wary of any purchase over eBay, and should take steps to ensure the authenticity of the item and to make sure the item is in reasonable condition.

Be Vigilant

Buyers should take the initiative by doing plenty of background research. They must learn as much as possible about the products before bidding on them. If the seller provides pictures of an item, they should not be taken at face value. Comparison of these pictures with the real item helps in this regard.

Many sellers will use pictures from manufacturers that do not represent the item they are actually selling; buyers should ask the seller for actual pictures of the item. If the seller balks, buyers should refrain from bidding. Collector’s items, autographed memorabilia, and historical artifacts are common items that are misrepresented on eBay.

Authenticate

Familiarize yourself with the various bodies that certify respective items. For example, reputable merchants of autographed sports memorabilia should include a COA (certificate of authenticity) from a trusted third party. Counterfeit or misrepresented items should be reported to eBay. When buying on
eBay Motors, one may have an inspection service double-check if the seller is accurately representing his automobile.

Look at the Feedback

One should analyze the feedback rating of a seller. Analyzing feedback is another helpful exercise to prevent scams. Sellers who have an established history of credible sales are usually helpful and professional to deal with. Negative feedback should be a red flag as to whether one should pursue a trade with the person. The same thing applies for those who do not have feedback ratings at all.

Buyers must be careful however, since it is possible that a scammer has hijacked an account that has positive feedback.

Buyers should make sure they have read the entire product description on its eBay listing. Things to look out for are disclaimers, damages, current item condition, years of use, and others. If this information is not specified, it would do well for the buyer to contact the seller regarding such.

The Price Theory

If the price for an item is too good to be true, it probably is. Auctions that carry outrageously low prices should be taken skeptically.

Important NoticeDISCLAIMER: All information, content, and data in this article are sole opinions and/or findings of the individual user or organization that registered and submitted this article at Isnare.com without any fee. The article is strictly for educational or entertainment purposes only and should not be used in any way, implemented or applied without consultation from a professional. We at Isnare.com do not, in anyway, contribute or include our own findings, facts and opinions in any articles presented in this site. Publishing this article does not constitute Isnare.com's support or sponsorship for this article. Isnare.com is an article publishing service. Please read our Terms of Service for more information.

Discover 101 eBay Auction Tips in this FREE ebook http://www.push-button-online-income.com/101ebaytips.zip
Article Tags: item [See Dictionary], buyers [See Dictionary], items [See Dictionary]
Got a question about this article? Ask the community!
Article published on October 24, 2005 at Isnare.com
 
Rate this article:

Finding Hot Selling Products To Sell
Submitted by: David Riewe

In order to locate products that sell online, we need to understand what people already want to buy Finding a good choice of idea or product is always accompanied by interfacing the demand for the product in the current market and the level of competition or market share that the product will be having in the long run...

MySpace Or Your Space?
Submitted by: David Riewe

MySpace is quickly revolutionizing the dating scene MySpace advertises themselves as a virtual community for users to network, meet people, browse profiles and make friends around the world...

MySpace Precautions
Submitted by: David Riewe

MySpace is an online community where members can create personal websites and meet new friends or reconnect with old friends...

Networking On MySpace
Submitted by: David Riewe

MySpace is an online community where members can meet to share photos, journals and interests with an extensive network of friends...

Security And Privacy On MySpace
Submitted by: David Riewe

Is there security and privacy on MySpace This can be a difficult question to answer because there are many possible answers...

Getting Noticed On Myspace
Submitted by: David Riewe

Getting noticed on MySpace is very similar to getting noticed in real life Those who want to create a great deal of interest in their MySpace website should create an appealing website, offer something unique to visitors and make a concerted effort to meeting others on MySpace...

Getting Started On Myspace
Submitted by: David Riewe

MySpace is an online community which offers members the tools they need to create a website for other members of the community to view...

Keeping Kids Safe On Myspace
Submitted by: David Riewe

There are a lot of teens who are using MySpace Individuals over the age of 14 are eligible to use MySpace so as a result there are many teenagers who are members of the online MySpace community...

Myspace Just For Fun
Submitted by: David Riewe

There are many who take advantage of the MySpace community for business purposes such as advertising, self promotion or networking...

Advanced Uses For Myspace
Submitted by: David Riewe

MySpace members can generate a website quickly through templates These templates enable users to create a generic website in very little time...

Generating Traffic To Your Myspace Website
Submitted by: David Riewe

MySpace is an exciting online community where members can make new friends, reconnect with old friends, network or even find potential romantic partners...

Myspace Design Features
Submitted by: David Riewe

Creating a MySpace website may seem overly complicated to those who have never done any HTML design in the past but it is really quite simple...

Who Else Wants To Make Money With Adsense?
Submitted by: David Riewe

Fact number 1: Kids in high school are making thousands of dollars every month with Adsense Fact number 2: Housewives, retirees, mom and dads, who are just staying at home and have never made a dime on the internet have created full-time incomes by simply placing Adsense ads on their web site or blog...

3 Reasons Why Adsense Is Essential For Content Sites
Submitted by: David Riewe

To know why Adsense is essential for your content sites is to know first how this works The concept is really simple, if you think about it...

How To Avoid Getting Your Adsense Account Terminated
Submitted by: David Riewe

Google, being the undisputable leader in search engines from then until now, is placing a high importance on the quality and relevancy of its search engines...

Basics Of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Submitted by: Lijo George

What is SEO Search Engine Optimization is a step by step process in which a web site is optimized to the expectations of Search Engines...

Ebook - E For Environmental
Submitted by: Roberto Sedycias

The emphasis on going green is highlighted as writing books are one of the contributors for depleting natural resources...

Article Writer - Do You Need One?
Submitted by: Enzo F. Cesario

Content is king Your web presence needs content that your audience will be interested in, period...

How to Find Quality Web Directories
Submitted by: Jason Kay

When you promote your website one of the first things you will want to do is to submit your website to a number of different web directories...

Review of Mozy Online Storage
Submitted by: Jason Kay

Every year people just like you lose countless documents and important files because of the unforeseen, but with online storage companies such as Mozy, this scenario can be avoided forever...

You Can Still Make Good Money on Ebay
Submitted by: Mark Thomas Walters

The banning of the sale of digital products on eBay has led to many online marketers abandoning the use of eBay as one of their revenue streams...

Secrets to Using Social Bookmarking For Link Building
Submitted by: Blake Evans

Social bookmarking became popular as a tool to share your favorite websites with others on the internet...

What is Pagerank?
Submitted by: Blake Evans

The Internet is a vast expanse of space which contains matter on anything you can think of Due to the instantaneous nature of the Internet, anyone who has access to a computer and a phone line indulges in some browsing on various subjects...

Teleseminars - How to Use Them Effectively
Submitted by: Mark Thomas Walters

Teleseminars can be extremely beneficial to your online business because they give you a new way to reach new prospects as well as a new way to interact with your existing clients...

Internet Safety For Kids That Parents Should Know
Submitted by: Paul Phoenix

Internet is a believed to be a remarkable source through which school going kids can look for their desired information...

How to Network Using Twitter
Submitted by: Mark Thomas Walters

Twitter is the fastest growing social networking site on the Internet, and is a very popular subject within Internet marketing circles...

How to Get Your Website Indexed by Google in 15 Minutes
Submitted by: Jeffrey J Smith

Getting your website or blog indexed by Google is a good way to get your new online venture established and receive free traffic in the process...

Online Jobs - Cash Making Power Sites
Submitted by: Jack L. Smith

Legitimate Online Jobs - Do They Exist “Cash Making Power Sites” is just what the title suggest – it is a membership site that offers you not one but FIVE (yes, you heard it right) ready websites for you to start generating income...

Web Development - Get Deep Insights About Your Customers to Precisely Target Products and Services
Submitted by: Daljeet Sidhu

No business can be successful without a deep understanding of its customers This knowledge can help you to adapt your business style and advertising techniques to attract more customers and expand your client base...

Google's SafeSearch Helps Keep Kids Safer Online
Submitted by: Gregg Housh

The internet is a evolving community, home to everything from exotic recipes to ridiculous videos to books that are no longer in print...

Isnare.com Footer Divider

© 2004-2009. Isnare Free Articles - An Isnare Online Technologies Free Articles Project. All Rights Reserved.   Privacy Policy