Buying Atari on Ebay

Welcome to the blogs!

 

Just thought I'd mention that it's kind of bad etiquette to create a new blog for each entry. Instead, you should create a single blog and add multiple entries inside it. Otherwise you end up clogging the main page with new blogs.

My usual eBay sequence goes like this:

 

1. Research the retail price of the item. eBay isn't always cheaper, especially when shipping & customs are taken into account. Also check craigslist, kijiji, etc.

2. Use both the current worldwide and completed lists to find out what the asking & sale prices of the item and how common / frequent it is. For infrequent sales, create an email notification.

3. Given #1 & #2, determine how much you are willing to pay for the item.

4. Check the current items, in particular the Buy It Nows. Although you may be able to get something cheaper via auction, there is some value in a sure thing.

5. Although I look at feedback, it's not the end-all be-all. Look at everything and trust your instincts. This also is much more important for high value items. I've had very few issues. The biggest problem I've had is where people don't know what they are selling. e.g. the listing says the item supports SDHC but it doesn't.

6. For auctions, put a watch on it and note what day it expires. If you have questions, ask them now. Then bid your top price (minus shipping & customs) with only a few seconds to go.

 

Finally, do be aware of shipping times and customs for out-of-country items.