Things You'll Need:
- Internet access
- Computer
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Step 1
Understand the payment demands of the seller. Before you even bid on an item, you should examine the payment options that the seller allows. Many sellers prefer instantaneous forms of payment while others allow slower methods such as checks and money orders.
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Step 2
Communicate with the seller. Immediately after the end of the auction, you need to establish communication with the seller so that you can finalize the payment procedure. If the seller does not contact you within 24 hours, then you need to initiate contact.
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Step 3
Use PayPal. PayPal is an online service that allows you to securely purchase items on eBay with your credit card. The money is sent to PayPal and held until the item is shipped to you. This allows for instantaneous transaction without the risk of being scammed by dishonest sellers.
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Step 4
Use personal checks. In the world of eBay, personal checks are the slowest and least trustworthy payment method. Most eBay sellers who still allow checks will wait until the check clears before they ship your item. This process can easily add one or two weeks onto the delivery time.
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Step 5
Use a money order. Money orders work in many regards the same way that checks do. A money order, however, is almost always preferred over personal checks because they are more trustworthy to the seller. Unlike with checks, the person who purchases the money order must provide all of the money upfront.
