BEWARE OF SCAMS-Research the item for the maximum amount of time for the duration of the auction. Example: Check for multiples of the item (same item/two sellers/different catagories)  Ask your self ? Have I seen this same exact photo/photos and item description before, possibly with a different seller.

FORMATS-Be cautious as to a SUBSTANDARD FORMAT- Buy It Now does NOT apply to a contact by e-mail to discuss alternate payment methods such as Western Union

Wire Transfers/Cashiers Checks or MoneyOrders especially when making a UNSECURED payment to someone unknown to you outside the United States.

UNBELIEVABLE LOW PRICE -If it seems to be an exceptional deal - it probably is./ Refer back to the above listed CAUTIONS.

Use ASK A QUESTION?- If the seller HAS MOVED or is in the PROCESS OF MOVING esspecially to another Country without updating their Ebay buyer/seller info,

They may attempt to be paid in an unsecured manner not consistant with Ebay Rules. /  No Response to questions about a product may be a Alert to you as the potential buyer that the seller is unaware of the item posted ,was put there by an unknown person trying to sell an item outside of Ebay.

HIDDEN INFO- Legitimate Sellers/ Buyers usually don't try to hide their names to buy common articles.