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Why do you shop on eBay?
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I shop on ebay to buy second-hand but still good items that lack other good marketplaces to find them.
To look for rare items in genres that I am interested in.
They often have the cheapest prices. Their sneaker section is also pretty legit. I've bought a few pairs for much cheaper than other sites, brand new.
Cheaper prices and bargains mainly. It's almost always better than shopping for the item directly.
Usually, I am looking for electronics that are still relatively new, maybe a year or two old. This includes iPhones, iWatches, Wacom tablets, Alexa devices, etc.
Because it enables me to compared different prices with other online shops and at times they have a better deal for the products.
there are some things that are not sold anywhere else. shoppers are also prioritized over sellers
It's a good way for me to find out of print items for my hobbies
They have a wider range of older products like vintage music, games, clothes, etc. sold by real people that owned these items. Amazon doesn't have these.
Because the prices are typically better on eBay than anywhere else.
I try to get good deals on used items with some form of buyer protection.
I don't shop on ebay-- I don't trust the sellers on there
I like to collect old sports cards. This is the only place that I can seem to find a lot of them. I have always had good experiences with them, too.
I shop on eBay for the great deals.
I shop on ebay for products that can't be found on amazon.
Used goods or things that are no longer being sold. Specifically I like buying older computer parts that while older, are still plenty good for modern applications.
My main reason for shopping on ebay is to buy electronic components, especially TV parts, that I can't buy elsewhere without paying for brand new pieces.
I shop on eBay to be able to find a wider range of offering for vintage and antique items than what I would find locally.
Personally for me it's because I can't find the jeans that fit me the right way and I can always find them on eBay after a lot of searching I wear a 4 long. And American Eagle outfitters they're too expensive but it's only brand that fits me and actually looks good and they're not too short they are actually really long I can usually find jeans on there I'd like to buy them knew but I can't afford them
I like the massive amount of used items I can buy that I can't really get anywhere else. Obsolete technology is one of my favorite items to shop for on eBay.
They have great deals on items I want.
I can find used items in good condition that are cheaper than new. I can also find unique items.
Because the price is reasonable and eBay has a huge categories of items for shopping
I shop on Ebay because you can get better deals because sellers can set their price point at anything they wish.
To find deals on things that might be mispriced in my favor.
Usually to look for cheap used guitars
To find cheaper products, to find harder to find things. To get something specific.
I shop on ebay to find good prices and items that are hard to find other places. sometimes used items too!
Because they have a good variety, good prices and guarantees.
Because I can find unique items from around the world.
I mostly shop on eBay for couture clothing and books
I can usually find something interesting there for an affordable price, plus the bidding can be somewhat exciting at times.
Sometimes you get a good deal, hard to find products and the variety of products.
I like to find unique items for reasonable prices. It’s relatively safe to shop on eBay and can be fun
I like to find unique products and good deals.
I have shopped on Ebay since the 90s. I love the thrill of the hunt, and bidding on things. I love that it is like a huge garage sale, and you never know what you will find. I love the variety and the bargains.
I shop on eBay because it is so convenient and the prices are usually lower than elsewhere.
You can find good quality used products for a fraction of the price.
There are a few reasons for me to purchase items on eBay. First, many items on eBay are cheaper, even for the Buy It Now price. Second, many listings provide auction functions. If you are lucky, you can get pretty good deals on eBay using auctions. Third, if you only have limited budget, eBay provides many second-handed items with very low price. Those are good options when budget is limited.
I shop on eBay because a lot of times the sellers offer lower prices than other sites. They offer used items at discounts and sometimes even new items. I can find items that are older as well and no longer for sale at other places. I mostly use eBay for car parts.
To get a good deal or find something that I can't find anywhere else.
I shop on ebay to get items that I can't find anywhere else.
sometimes better deals than on amazon. if the price is significantly better. usually it take smuch longer to ship and their return policy isn't as good though.
It used to be because you could get lucky and win an auction for an item that was undervalued. That does not happen much anymore since the site has grown so much. There are a couple different reasons I currently shop on eBay. There are many unique items to be found there. You can watch and then bid and rebid on an item on an item, then wait to see if you win at the end of the action. If it is something you really want you can simply "Buy It Now.The other reason I shop eBay is that there are professional businesses selling on eBay for example I have purchased car tires a couple times from a high volume seller. I have been happy with the price and quality. eBay Motors in general is good for deals if you shop carefully. To sum it up, besides getting good prices, it can be more fun to shop on eBay.
Because I can find products that I can't find at normal stores and I can also get better deals sometimes.
To find unique and hard-to-find items offered for sale.
Variety of products plus very affordable and good deeds
I would like to buy retro gaming equipment or older discs for ps4 or ps5 that I would like to buy on a discount. These are the main categories that I have that I look for on ebay.
for some items, you can save a few dollars. Have to stretch your dollars these days
I shop on eBay when I'm looking for something that I can find on Amazon or if I'm not finding the price I wish to pay. I use eBay a lot when I'm looking for a specific item, especially high priced items where I might be able to make an offer on a product and get a better deal. I really like their offer feature.
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