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There was a great little article in PCWorld Magazine in May that talked about some great things to make things a little easier if your getting into buying and selling on eBay. Good stuff for newbies or veterans of eBay. Here’s the main points:

1. Never reply to or click on links within e-mail that are thought to be from eBay(they’re not always and can be very very bad)
2. Monitor your My eBay page regularly
3. Never click on user created links within auction listings.
4. Never let your browser automatically log you on.
5. Use antivirus and anitspyware.
6. Leave feedback only after your satisfied.
7. Buyers, vet sellers carefully.
8. Know your merchandise.
9. Ask questions.
10. Always pay for your purchases with your credit card.
11. Don’t use a debit card with Paypal.
12. Avoid sending a check.
13. Consider conventional e-tailers.
14. Bid late.
15. Accept second-chance offers only through My eBay.
16. As a seller, don’t allow returns.
17. Wait a day or two before shipping items.
18. Wait for the buyer’s check to clear.
19. Send items only to verified addresses.