How to Buy or Sell Outside of eBay

Buying and selling online isn't restricted to eBay.

The American company known as eBay is one of the most widely used buy-and-sell sites on the Internet, and is the preferred option for many who engage in online shopping. For those looking for a different venue for buying and selling, several other popular options exist.

Options

The options for buying and selling goods online are plentiful, even without relying on eBay. Internet shopping malls like CyberShopping.ca enable buyers to purchase goods at thousands of online stores. For a more personal exchange, the "For Sale" section on craigslist offers consumers a place to buy and sell items just about anywhere in the world.

Benefits

By purchasing goods at an online shopping mall or opting for sites like craigslist, vendors and buyers alike can avoid fees associated with doing business on eBay. Items can be listed for free on craigslist, and the website doesn't take a cut of anything bought or sold.

Warning

Sites like craigslist are not as secure as eBay, leaving open the possibility of scam listings. Craigslist warns visitors that scams and fraud are prevalent, and vendors and sellers alike should be cautious.

References

• Cyber Shopping: Canada's Online Shopping Mall
• Craigslist