Saving money on Christmas

This is my first blog of more to come on saving ideas for Christmas. Today I'm going to talk about eBay.com and other internet sites. Ebay can be a great way to save money on Christmas if you know what your doing. First make sure that you know what an item is worth and what you want to pay for it. I have seen items go for way more than they are worth new or used. For example I can buy the new Kindle Fire from Amazon .com for $199.00 with free shipping. On eBay they are going for over $200 and not always with free shipping. That comes to the next thing shipping some people are making their money off of outrageous shipping cost. This can help you or hurt you. Some sellers sell their items for a couple of penny's with $10-$20 shipping cost. If you now what the item retails bran new the combine price might be actually lower then retail. However, there are those who will sell an item for a higher price and shipping cost that makes the item cost more then retail bran new. I want to address electronics on eBay. I have personally saved $100s if not $1000s on electronics on eBay. You do have to be careful make sure you read the refund and warranty information. MOST IMPORTANT DO NOT BUY ELECTRONICS FROM SELLERS THAT ARE IN CHINA.  This products don't work well for Americans and have weird versions of software on them and are in Chinese. Even if the seller has a solution it usually has to do with buying something else. You can find great deals from american sellers. Also, don't be scared to buy used things it a great way to save money on  anything. Just make sure that you read the description and refund/return policy carefully. Ebay is great for Moms especially when it comes to cloths all year round. the best bang for your buck is wholesale lots. When I was pregnant with my son I bought a whole newborn closet full of cloths for $25 it had 60 pieces in it!!! I still buy my kids cloths this way and it saves be a bundle!
MOST IMPORTANT RULE FOR EBAY.COM, DON'T GET CAUGHT UP IN A BIDDING WAR KNOW WHAT YOUR MAX BID IS AND STICK WITH IT!!!

Other bidding sites

Don't go to bidding sites that require you to buy bids to bid it makes items cost more because you pay for bids and the item.

Craigslist
Personally I use craigslist for free stuff. I have bought stuff off of craigslist at great prices. You have to know what your willing to pay and what one cost retail new. Don't be afraid to haggle. A great tip is to look and see how many times the item has been re-posted (make sure its the same listing) the more times the more you can get the prices to come down. I would still stick to free stuff. A lot of people give away and throw away items that are in good usable shape. I look at what neighborhood the stuff is being throwing out at. The better the neighborhood most of the time the better the stuff.

HAPPY HUNTING!!


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