EBay - tips and tricks for an efficient parts search
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To access the Advanced Search page | To access the Advanced Search page | ||
| − | - Find the search box at the top of the | + | - Find the search box at the top of the web page. |
- Look for the word ''"Advanced"'' to the right of the ''Search'' button. Click on it. | - Look for the word ''"Advanced"'' to the right of the ''Search'' button. Click on it. | ||
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*'''Show results''' | *'''Show results''' | ||
| − | :''With Paypal accepted'' | + | :''With Paypal accepted'' - If you want to pay using Paypal, then check off this option. |
| − | :''Listings (end / start time)'' | + | |
| − | :''Number of bids'' | + | :''Listings (end / start time)'' - If you want to see listings that will close in a particular time frame - from 1 hour to 7 days - then you can specify it here. |
| − | :''Multiple item listings from'' | + | |
| − | :''Items listed as lots'' | + | :''Number of bids'' - A useful option if you want to search for items with few bids. |
| − | :''Sale item'' | + | |
| − | :''Best offer'' | + | :''Multiple item listings from'' - |
| − | :''eBay Giving Works'' | + | |
| + | :''Items listed as lots'' - If you are looking to buy more than one of the same item and want a package deal, then check off this option. | ||
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| + | :''Sale item'' - Items on sale or reduced prices. | ||
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| + | :''Best offer'' - Often times a seller will post a price and allow buyers to make offers. If you would rather make an offer instead of a bid, use this option. | ||
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| + | :''eBay Giving Works'' - If you want to buy from a seller who donates a portion of the sales to charity, check off this option. | ||
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:''Shipping options'' | :''Shipping options'' | ||
| − | ::Get It fast | + | ::Get It fast - Seller ships item within one day of the payment being cleared. |
| − | ::Free shipping | + | |
| − | ::Local pickup | + | |
| − | :''Items near me'' | + | ::Free shipping - use this to search for sellers that offer free shipping. |
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| + | ::Local pickup - If you need an item quickly or don't wish to wait for or deal with shipping, you can use this option to look for local sellers who offer pick up. | ||
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| + | :''Items near me'' - You can use this category to search for items within a particular distance of a zip code or a popular city. | ||
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| − | *'''Currency''' | + | *'''Currency''' - This option allows you to select a specific currency from a drop-down menu. |
*'''Sellers''' | *'''Sellers''' | ||
:''Only show items from:'' | :''Only show items from:'' | ||
| − | ::Specific sellers | + | ::Specific sellers - If you are only interested in purchasing from a specific seller, or avoid one, you can list the name here. |
| − | ::My saved Sellers list | + | |
| − | ::eBay Top-rated sellers | + | |
| + | ::My saved Sellers list - If you have a dedicated list of sellers you buy from and only wish to purchase from them, you can use this option. | ||
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| + | ::Sellers with eBay stores If you only want to deal with sellers with eBay stores, check off this option. | ||
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| + | ::eBay Top-rated sellers - Use this option if you only want to do business with sellers with high ratings. | ||
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| + | ::eBay Outlet sellers - If you are searching for outlet deals from sellers who specialize in it, select this option. | ||
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*'''Results per page''' - Drop-down menu that allows you to specify how many results you want to see per page. | *'''Results per page''' - Drop-down menu that allows you to specify how many results you want to see per page. | ||
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To access the Advanced Search page | To access the Advanced Search page | ||
| − | - Find the search box at the top of the | + | - Find the search box at the top of the web page. |
- Look for the word ''"Advanced"'' to the right of the ''Search'' button. Click on it. | - Look for the word ''"Advanced"'' to the right of the ''Search'' button. Click on it. | ||
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