eBay is a giant flea market. There are everything ( clothes , furniture , decorative objects, high tech appliances) and often at competitive prices. Why ? Because everyone can sell anything on eBay (new and used) via a bidding system. Ideal for doing good business , provided you know how to do it.

Emilie Albertini , former stylist of the show New look for a new life in tandem with Christina Cordula , is a follower of eBay . She spends her time hobbies online and gives us some tips to make good deals on eBay .

1 - To hang out on eBay, do not be too specific in its search

As surprising as it may seem, it is by being too precise in his research that one misses the bargains or the object of his dreams when china on eBay. Indeed, some sellers do not hyper refer well their items. So, if you are looking for a specific product on eBay , it is better to avoid giving your exact reference. One remains rather vague by giving only the mark or the type of object. Then you have to peel the results page by page to hope for a good deal.

2 - Do not bid on eBay

To make a good deal on eBay , do not over-bid. Logic. So inevitably, you have to adopt the right strategy: not to bid too fast and rather to watch from a distance . Because auctions on eBay , it is also psychological: one does not dare to bid too much on an item that counts 0 bids. To help you, you can fill in the "My Things to Keep" tab, a kind of booklet that you can access at a glance at the auction process of all the products we are interested in, we took care to set aside.

3 - Well hang out is also let eBay manage our auctions

The site offers an ideal feature for those who do not have time to do the watch on eBay . We can take his maximum bid on a product and let the site manage for us. Once our ceiling is reached, eBay automatically blocks our participation in the auction. And it is the best bidder that finally leaves with the object. In short eBay makes shopping easy.

4 - Contact the seller via eBay's e-mail

To avoid any scam on eBay , we start already by consulting the reviews left on the sellers by the Net surfers. This already gives some indications on the good faith of the seller. Beware, a seller who does not notice is not necessarily dishonest: it is perhaps just new on eBay . But we do not hesitate to go further by contacting it via eBay internal messaging . Any question is asked about the object you are coveting or you are even asked to send additional pictures (the soles and heels of a pair of shoes for example). All this to test it: we will not necessarily trust a seller who does not answer or refuses to give additional info.

5 - Using common sense on eBay

You can make good deals on eBay but within reason. It is nevertheless necessary to appeal to his common sense: behind a Chanel bag or a pair of Louboutin at 100 €, there is necessarily eel under rock.

6 - Privilege payment via Paypal on eBay

The system of transfer between accounts Paypal is the most secure means of payment of eBay . By using it, you get a purchase invoice (convenient if you want to resell the purchased object one day) and the guarantee of being able to be reimbursed in the event of a problem (if the purchased object is not compliant to the announcement of departure in particular). For added security, when you buy an item on eBay, it emphasizes personal delivery. Seller and buyer meet each other: if the object is suitable, the transaction is carried out via Paypal in front of the other on his smartphone .

7 - Watch over eBay on the day after weekend or big events

Generally, the best deals are on eBay on Mondays (many sellers post their ads during the weekend) or after big events like Christmas , sales or after the release of a capsule collection by a great fashion designer.

8 - Always take into account the shipping costs on eBay

Items purchased on eBay are hand delivered or sent by mail. When choosing the 2nd solution, we ensure that the price on which buyer and seller agree, includes the shipping costs . Most of the time, they are at the expense of the buyer. The tariff of the object is negotiated taking into account this detail.

Amélie Albertini collaborates with eBay by creating paintings of style in which she adds her favorites. A bit like on Pinterest.