Ahh the holidays are upon us and time is of the essence.....Spending too much time searching eBay each day for that perfect little Dana Buchman little black dress for a special night out???  Have eBay e-mail you when it comes up for auction instead!  Yes eBAy will search for you -- 24/7!!

Here’s how ....

Sign into eBay and enter your search term in the top, right corner of any page (make sure to add a brand name, color and size to "Dress").  Make sure you clik the little box under the search box because that turns every ad into searchable terms!  When the results come up, click “Add to Favorite Searches.” 

Then check the “e-mail me daily” box.  From there, click “Save Search.”  Now when the absolutely perfect Dana Buchman little black dress in your size is up for sale, you’ll get the word in your email box.  It couldn't be easier!!

Obviously, the classic rules for bidding and buying still apply:

-  If you get a message, read the ad carefully and E-mail the seller to clarify the description if you need to.  Give the seller enough time to respond before auction end.

-  If postage and handling costs are not clearly stated, clarify before bidding on the item. The vague statement, “buyer adds postage and handling to winning bid” could easily mean a $20.00 charge to mail a $15.00 dress.

-  See what other bidders’ experience has been with this seller before buying by carefully reading the seller’s feedback.