Can you really build a race car from parts and peices bought off of eBay?

The Answer Is: YES            

From racing engines to motocross apparel eBay has a deal for you! That's right eBay has a great racing deal for you! I say that with confidence because there is over 19 million items for sale on eBay at any given time - Now that's a whole bunch of stuff!

Meg Whitman, President and CEO, eBay said:

"Every minute of every day more than 150 new items are listed , more than 500 bids are placed, and seven new people register to shop on eBay."

So: . . . How does that benefit you? eBay has almost 2 million items offered up for sale everyday - You now have access to the worlds largest market place. More items means more and better deals for you.

Getting a racing deal from eBay should not be taken lightly - Getting a deal is really a fine art. Buying from eBay auctions can be a very economical option for your racing venture OR it can be a costly one depending on how you go about it.

There are five keys to getting a good deal on eBay without getting ripped off: . . . .

  Determining If The Seller Is Trustworthy - Not all sellers were created equal - Always read the sellers feedback rating - ALWAYS - Anyone with less than a 96 percent Positive Feedback Rating - RUN NOW! No matter how good the deal sounds - It is not that hard to maintain a feedback rating above 96 percent! Always read the negative feedback as well - If the seller has all great feedback as a buyer but terrible feedback as a seller - Stay Away!

  Read The Description Thoroughly and Read It Again - Always read the auction description and then re-read the auction description again. Don't let your mind fall into the "Ihave to have it mode" or the "It's eBay so it's a great deal mode" - Basically don't let your mind fill in the details with your own interpretation of the "Ultimate Auction Item" when it just isn't so. Make sure the item is truly what you are looking for.

  Check For Hidden Costs - Always check for hidden costs that may be associated with your racing bargain. Look for postage charges, handling fees, or possibly, PayPal Fees for the buyer to pay. Also look at the cost of shipping - The item you are looking at may be a great deal but add the shipping and you may be able to get it cheaper elsewhere. When buying an item from an overseas eBayer may result in very high postage as well as customs fees.

 Contact The Buyer And Ask Questions - Contact the buyer with any questions that you may have - ANY QUESTIONS - you may have! You are going to spend your hard earned cash, so ask questions. If a buyer does not get back with you do not buy the item. Professional eBay Sellers always welcome and answer questions within a day or so. ASK Questions if you are not sure.

  Don't Get Caught Up In The "It's Mine Psychology" - There have been many studies done about auctions and online auctions. There is a certain psychology that happens when a person places a bid on an item. Once the item has been bid on the item now belongs to that person ( in their mind anyway) So much so that when another person comes along and bids on the item it can start a bidding frenzy and the item ends up selling for much more than it is worth - Bottom line do not fall into this mindset - Save the competition for the track - Unless of course the item is such a rare find that you just have to have it.

This article was written not to scare anyone or put doubts in your mind - eBay is a very safe place to buy and sell online. 99 percent of people that sell on eBay are very honest and trustworthy people --- BUT . . . Take precaution!

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