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     Buying & Paying  
    Before you buy from a seller, learn about some ways you can get to know them better and trade safely on eBay.
    Buying with Confidence

    Contact the seller
    eBay provides you with the ability to contact the seller if you have questions. Learn how and when to use this feature.

    Review feedback
    Feedback is a member's reputation on eBay - it's a powerful tool enabling you to know more about the seller before you make a purchase.

    Protect your purchase
    PayPal Buyer Protection provides free coverage for the full amount of your eBay purchases. Learn which programs apply to your purchase.

    Item return policies
    Many sellers offer a return policy - learn how to see if your seller does, and what this means for you.

    Paying Safely and Protection Programs

    The benefits and risks of different payment methods
    There are a number of ways to pay on eBay - learn the benefits and risks of each payment option.

    PayPal
    PayPal is the fast, easy and secure way to pay on eBay.

    PayPal Buyer Protection
    PayPal Buyer Protection provides free coverage for the full amount of your eBay purchases.

    eBay Toolbar with Account Guard
    The eBay Toolbar warns you when you are on a potentially fraudulent (spoof or "phishing") web site.


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