Chapter 4. Power Buying Strategies

eBay has a recognition program for serious sellershigh-volume, highly rated businesspeople it calls PowerSellers. eBay has no official "PowerBuyers" program, but some shoppers deserve the name .

Power buyers are the ones who really know their way around eBay. They might be collectors snapping up treasures for their collectionscoins, comics, Matchbox cars, Beanie Babies, Civil Warera autographs, you name it. Or they might be the big spenders who close big deals, buying houses , cars , and luxury items that most shoppers merely dream about. Power buyers know how to use buyers' tools to streamline their shopping, and they can spot a scam a mile away.

While the previous chapters covered bidding strategies, this chapter shares other secrets serious shoppers use to prevail on eBay, including:

• Tools to help buyers research smarter .

• Software to help collectors organize their collections.

• Strategies for buying jewelry , cars, and real estate with confidence.

• Tips for avoiding common scams.