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Buying as a guest lets you try shopping on eBay without registering as an eBay member. You can make up to 15 purchases using Buy It Now before you'll need to register.

How it works

You can buy without an eBay account if the following conditions are met:

  • The price of the item can't be more than $2,000.

  • The seller needs to have a Feedback score of 50 or higher and a positive rating of 98% or more.

  • The purchase must be made using Buy it Now.

  • The payment needs to be made with a credit card processed by one of our preferred electronic payment methods, for example PayPal or ProPay.

Once you register

Once you register as an eBay member, you'll be able to:

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