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     Buying & Paying  
    Take the Buying with Confidence tour.
    This short audio tour provides essential tips for trading safely and enjoyably on eBay.
    Take the Buying Safely Tutorial and learn the basics of buying safely such as what to look for before you bid or buy, the safest ways to pay for your purchases, and how to avoid common buying mistakes that increase the risk of a bad buying experience.

    Buying with Confidence

    Contact the seller
    eBay provides you with the ability to contact the seller if you have questions. Learn how and when to use this feature.

    Review Feedback
    Feedback is a member's reputation on eBay - it's a powerful tool enabling you to know more about the seller before you make a purchase.

    Protect your purchase
    Programs like PayPal Buyer Protection provide free coverage up to $2,000. Learn which programs apply to your purchase.

    Item return policies
    Many sellers offer a return policy - learn how to find if your seller does, and what this means for you.
    Paying Safely and Protection Programs

    The benefits and risks of different payment methods
    There are a number of ways to pay on eBay - learn the benefits and risks of each payment option.

    PayPal
    PayPal is the fast, easy and secure way to pay and be paid on eBay.

    PayPal Buyer Protection
    PayPal Buyer Protection offers free coverage up to $2,000 when you buy from qualified sellers.

    eBay Standard Purchase Protection Program
    The Standard Purchase Protection Program will no longer be available for items you won or purchased on or after January 17, 2007. PayPal Buyer Protection will now offer up to $200 coverage with many transactions covered up to $2000. See eligibility.

    PayPal Seller Protection Policy
    Learn more about PayPal's protection program for sellers.

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