Were you aware that auctions also let you:

• Discover excellent surprise gifts for your friends and loved ones (I've bought everything from a Ballroom Dancing mousepad for one person to the 10/28/04 Boston edition of the Red Sox winning the World Series for another friend to an early 1800s history teacher's book for my child's teacher to the inaugural menu of Lyndon B Johnson for a Democratic friend to ... you get the idea.

• Get brand name new merchandise for a hefty discount (just look at the new cameras, PDAs, clothing and more that are available...)

• Obtain coupons or gift cards for big name brand stores (we're talking Dell, Staples, the Sharper Image, Home Depot and the like)

• Find great career, business and evening apparel and tools (again often new with tags or still in the box)

• Buy or sell a car online (you'll even see new cars offered as well!).

Smart savvy shoppers can not only find just about everything online for sale at eBay...but can also save their household income a good chunk of money as well. It's simply good planning to explore what eBay has to offer you. And that only scratches the tip of the iceberg regarding what online auctions like eBay offer you!

So let's begin demystifying eBay and online auctions in general. Choose from the below topics or simply search for auction help like bidding, bidding overview, payment or the like.

homequiltingsystems
3733 Members, Archives: Membership required "Scrappy Bargello" from Bonnie Hunters Quiltsville http://www.quiltville.com/scrapbargello.shtml Quilting: Angie "Lush Leaves" Pantograph by Willowleaf Studios Welcome to the HomeQuiltingSystems Group! The purpose of this group is to share tips and techniques on purchasing, owning and operating the various short, mid and long arm stand-up machine quilting systems and related frame quilting accessories. Please check out the files, links, database, photos. Search the archives for previous ...(more)

DollsForSale
1606 Members, Archives: Membership required This is a place where all doll collectors of all ages can list the dolls and doll related items they have for sale in addition to trades and wants. It is not a list to post toys for sale or other non-doll related items. This is an open list and everyone is invited to join in the fun! **You are welcome to post links to your eBay auctions and/or updates to your website. CAVEAT EMPTOR! **When you've made the decision to make a purchase, please do so carefully! Always ask for references, warranty, ...(more)

eBay
2377 Members, Archives: Membership required This is a support group for participants in eBay auctions. Here you can get tips for successful buying or selling, share experiences, ask advice for problem situations, get the latest news and information, and meet friendly people who share your eBay passion. We also discuss online selling in general (Amazon, Yahoo, Half.Com, etc.) Common sense rules apply -- no flaming or name calling will be permitted. Members who contribute statements that purposely incite, INSULT OR provoke, will be ...(more)

daytoncheapcycle
1943 Members, Archives: Membership required This group is for everyone who enjoys the free recycling groups but still has items they'd like to sell, trade or buy inexpensively. You can also give things away or ask for free items. You can post your service or home business on the board and in our Database. Garage sales are welcome. Include your general location. Please do NOT include a street address UNLESS it's for a garage sale. Please use the following keywords in the subject line: FOR SALE or FS SOLD TRADE WANTED TO BUY WANTED FREE ...(more)

NC_Yardsale
1287 Members, Archives: Membership required WELCOME TO THE ORIGINAL,SUCCESSFUL NC YARDSALE SITE:) Here you can buy,sell,even possibly trade items with others in the area without high auction costs:) Do not be fooled by 'imitator' yard sale sites and groups online because we simply are the best in operation,and positive sales experiences! The function of this group is simple..when posting please put in subject line,(Example:"Wanted-dollhouse,and location like 'Greensboro'... When selling an item please follow same guidelines, ("For sale- ...(more)

CMcurricula
1239 Members, Archives: Membership required WELCOME! This list is for the buying and selling of resources (biographies, poetry and art books, teacher resources, etc.) that are in conformity with the Charlotte Mason "twaddle-free" philosophy. All transactions are between the buyers and sellers personally--the owner assumes no responsiblity and/or liability for any sale transactions. Please limit posts to 3 per day. **** PLEASE: Note posting of links to ebay auctions, or other groups and websites (even in signature lines) is prohibited! ...(more)

eBay-Sellers
2042 Members, Archives: Membership required No SPAM and absolutely NO posting of auctions! This group will not tolerate SPAM in any way, shape, or form - and that includes NOT allowing any type of auction posts (all offenders will have their posts deleted and will be banned from the group). Due to the proliferation of spammers joining this group solely to bombard us with unwanted advertisements, we restrict all new members to moderated posts only, so, there is no possibility for spammers to get their trash through to the group; therefore, ...(more)