One of the websites I
enjoy using and view on a daily basis is Ebay. I enjoy shopping online for
bargains on car parts and other personal interests. I have been a longtime
member with Ebay for a few reasons one of them being variety. Ebay pretty much
has something for everyone, new and used. You can purchase items from
businesses as well as individuals that may or may not come with a return
policy/warranty. The buyer decides the amount of risk they are willing to take
for their desired item. I tend to shop on the more cautious side, searching for
fair deals for new/used car parts sold buy reputable sellers. This goes into
another reason why I prefer Ebay, sellers are rated by their buyers. Often
times business based websites have feedback that is often from mock buyers,
making them seem more reputable than not. Though Ebay is not full proofed from
this, it is more likely to have more "real" feedback from buyers than
not. I gauge my buying behavior on the feedback and ratings the seller has.
Ebay is also user friendly. I usually type what I'm searching for at the top of
the website page and can locate what I'm looking for in a matter of seconds. I
have access to private and commercial sellers willing to provide the best
bargain (in most cases). If and when I find something I like, I am able
to "watch" that item by putting it on my "watch list" while
I browse other items. This feature allows me to keep up to date on price
changes, auction progress, and bids. If I don't feel like bidding then I have
the option to "buy now". It is a nice feature if one is trying to
avoid the excitement with auctions, however it is usually a more expensive route
if the item does not have many bids. I personally avoid auctions. I prefer a
more online shopping experience, however individuals new to Ebay must be
careful. You must read the descriptions carefully to ensure it is EXACTLY what
you want. If you buy carelessly without reading the descripition you may be
buying something you weren't expecting. For an example, a guy sees an ad for a
PS3 box for $300 (this is when the systems were new and just coming out). The
guy thinking its a steal makes a purchase without reading the description, just
went by the image, and received a PS3 box with nothing else in it. The downside
to Ebay is that sellers can prey on the careless by misleading images and
titles, however they must provide a thorough description or face consequences
from Ebay. So Ebay protects their customers through secure payment and ensuring
you received the title described but you must read and know what you are
buying. So I do appreciate that Ebay protects their customers to an extent,
which makes my buying experience more enjoyable. Ebay has become so popular
that large companies sell their products on Ebay as well. This is a plus for
businesses who do not necessarily have a lot of physical customers visiting
their store front, they can sell online. Actually anyone can sell on Ebay,
which is a great way to selling valuable goods or just items you wish to get
rid of in the home. I've never sold anything however if I need to I know a
great website to do so.
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