[cisb102su01] E-Bay Online Auction Information READ PLZ
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Mike Root
Internet Literacy
CISB102_81635
Lesson 6
Question 4
Monday, April 01, 2002
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4. Online Auctions
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Anything I left out TELL ME BEFORE THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE PLEASE.
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This might get a little repetitive, but everything you need to know will =
be included.
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I went the http://www.ebay.com
I clicked on the 'Learn More' tab. I was taken here =
http://pages.ebay.com/help/basics/n-learn-more.html?ssPageName=3DHP1Learn=
More to learn how to find items, how to bid on items, how to sell, and =
why Ebay is safe.=20
After a few minutes looking through instructions on how to bid on items =
and how to sell items, I learned that you first need to register as an =
Ebay member by going to =
http://cgi4.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?RegisterShow.=20
I learned to find something, enter a couple of descriptive words in the =
search box located at the top of most Ebay pages.=20
Another option is to browse by going to =
http://pages.ebay.com/buy/index.html.=20
Supposedly you can use your Microsoft Passport account to log in at =
E-bay, but I have had trouble doing so. You'll have to wait on a =
confirmation email to continue with your registration. I can't register =
anyway, I don't have a credit card.
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Buying
To buy something through E-Bay, you'll need to register. Go here to =
register http://cgi4.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?RegisterShow
You'll have to give personal and credential information to E-bay. You =
will receive a confirmation email giving you additional instructions and =
address to complete your registration. Once you have registered, you can =
buy and sell anything.=20
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For additional help on how to buy, go here =
http://pages.ebay.com/help/buyerguide/bp-buyer.html
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Click the Browse button to browse the categories E-bay classifies it's =
item through.=20
You will see a list of featured items and then numerous categories. You =
can select a category that fits your interest and look at what items are =
up for bids.=20
Also, you can search E-bay by using the Search dialog box. Just type in =
a couple words describing the item you want to find. When you find an =
item you want to buy, you have to choices. Place a bid in the "Your =
Maximun Bid" dialog box. If your bid is the highest bid on that item, =
it's yours.=20
Also, you can click the Buy It Now tab in the Listings page and search =
through items that have a set price and once it is reached, you can buy =
it, hands down. So, lets say you wanted to buy a Harry Potter book and =
10 people were bidding on it. Their highest bid was $50.00, but the Buy =
It Now price was $100.00. If you bid $100.00, the book is yours, just =
like that.=20
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Selling
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First, you'll need to register, if you haven't done so already.
Second, Create a Seller's Account at eBay and you're ready to sell! You =
can also automatically sign up to accept credit cards or electronic =
checks through eBay Payments by Billpoint.
Next, gather the info you'll need: your item description, your photos - =
pictures saved on your computer can be added to your listing right from =
the Sell Your Item form OR enter the URL (Web site address) for photos =
hosted on the Web. There is a photo tutorial available here =
http://pages.ebay.com/help/basics/phototut-index.html, and the category =
you'll list under.
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Finally, Then, click on the Sell button at the top of any page. This =
will bring you to the Sell your Item form. Once you fill in all the =
necessary information, you're ready to sit back and watch your very own =
auction progress.
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For my example, I picked Electronic Components under the Business, =
Office, and Industrial category. I clicked on the first items for sale, =
a 600V 100A Transfer Switch for a Generator, Item # 1716741512. Go here =
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3D1716741512 before =
Apr-04-02 8:14:45 PST to look at or bid on this item.
You also have instructions on this page.
Go here to register =
http://cgi4.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?RegisterShow
Go here to learn about the seller of this item =
http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=3Db.critch
Go here to learn more about this item and how to pay for it =
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3D1716741512#PAYMENT
Go here to contact the seller of this item =
http://contact.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ReturnUserEmail&requested=3D=
b.critch
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You can find out how other users rated thisuser by going here =
http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=3Db.critch
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You can go here to look at this users other auctions =
http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItems&userid=3Db.crit=
ch&include=3D0&since=3D-1&sort=3D2&rows=3D25
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Man, I am telling you what - you need a credit card to register, and I =
can't. So, I can't view this user. I don't know how to get around it, I =
have tried more than 20 times to register, and it hasn't worked. I'm =
thinking, if I register, and use my credit card, I can click on this =
users name and find out his personal information like where he lives, =
his phone number, and his email. Stuff like that.
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I can go here =
http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=3D1716741512 to =
look at the bid history, and see these details.
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Bidding History (Highest bids first)=20
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User ID=20
Bid Amount=20
Date of Bid=20
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aquadyne-generators (28)=20
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Mar-30-02 10:50:07 PST
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ehf (1)
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Mar-26-02 19:39:45 PST
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Again, I absolutely cannot log into this site, so I can't click on those =
user names and find anything out. Sometimes I hate computers. I know =
these users rating and the time they placed their bid.
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This item has had 2 bids so far.
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Here are some details about this auction=20
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US $350.00 (reserve met)=20
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First bid=20
US $100.00
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Quantity=20
1
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# of bids=20
2 bid history=20
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Time left=20
2 days, 14 hours +=20
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Location=20
St.John's ,NF=20
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Country=20
Canada
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Mar-25-02 08:14:45 PST=20
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Ends=20
Apr-04-02 08:14:45 PST=20
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Anything I left out TELL ME BEFORE THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE PLEASE.
The Brave Do Not Fear The Grave
Mike Root
Student=20
Maple Valley Alternative Education
education0001@xxxxxxxxxxx
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