How to Find Deals Using Ebay's "Buy It Now" Feature

Ebay's global marketplace is known for being an online auction site, however, you don't have to bid on items in order to purchase them. You'll find the Buy It Now feature very useful when you're ready to make an immediate purchase.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Know that there are two types of Ebay auctions that have the "Buy It Now" feature. Some listings have both a bid price and a "Buy It Now" price, allowing buyers to place a bid or purchase the item immediately.
   Other listings have a Buy It Now price only, with no bidding.
2. Look for the black and red "Buy It Now" icon next to a listed eBay item. Seeing this icon means the seller is willing to end the sale at the noted price whether than waiting for the auction to end.
3. Pay attention to the typical auction price of the item for which you're searching. By researching these prices, you'll know what a good deal is when you search for the "Buy It Now" items.
4. Use the "Watch" feature to track auctions, seeing how bids increase and finally, seeing what the item sells for. Compare other "Buy It Now" auctions as well to see what typical prices are.
5. Find the item that is right for you and use the "Buy It Now" feature within that item's listing page. Verify yourself with your Ebay user name and complete the sale with payment information.

Tips & Warnings

• Note that shipping and handling charges are not included in the "Buy It Now" price. The only time there is not an additional fee is if the "Shipping" column says "free".