eBay

eBay is one of the internet's original marketplaces for buying and selling. It's where you'll find everything from vintage collectibles and used cars to brand-new electronics and rare trading cards — sold through auctions and fixed-price listings by people and businesses around the world.

Key Features

• Auctions and Buy It Now: bid on items or buy them instantly at a set price.
• Huge product variety: millions of listings across every category.
• New and used items: find deals on second-hand goods and refurbished tech.
• Seller ratings: check a seller's feedback history before you buy.
• Sell your own stuff: list items from your closet, garage or collection.
• Buyer protection: eBay's guarantee covers many purchases.
• Global marketplace: buy from and sell to people all over the world.

Pricing

• Free to browse and bid: creating an account and bidding costs nothing.
• Buyers pay for the item: plus shipping, and tax in some regions.
• Sellers pay fees: eBay charges listing and final-value fees when items sell.

Getting Started

Visit ebay.com and create a free account. Search for what you want, check the seller's rating, then either bid in an auction or hit Buy It Now.