Learn about the seller
There's lots of information about the seller on eBay. If you
look on the right hand side bar of a car or truck listing you'll
see a section called Meet the Seller.
The
Feedback number after the seller's name will give you
ratings and comments from other buyers who've done business with
the seller before. You can tell how long the seller has been
doing business on eBay too. And you can see where the seller is
located to determine whether you have to get more information on
importing a car.
If you see a
PowerSeller star, it means the seller has
maintained a 98% positive feedback score and provided a high
level of service to buyers.
If you see a small red door, this shows the seller also has an
eBay Store where you can find unique items to buy right away.
You can also
Ask
the seller a question by clicking on the link in this
section if you have specific questions.
Tire kicking
The car looks like the one you want. Now you need the whole
story.
In the description box of a car listing, you'll find basic
information like mileage, condition, engine type, number of
doors, colour and more.
In the item description below, look for details on the car's
condition. The seller may give you more information on the car's
history. Is it still under warranty? Has the car been inspected?
If you look in the Item Location field near the top of the
listing, you'll see where the car is located. If it's located in
the States, you should read our
Learn About U.S. Cars section for
more details.
Learn about the conditions
Before you bid on a car, you should know the seller’s terms
and conditions. If you go to the bottom of the listing, you’ll
see the shipping, payment details and return policy section.
Here it will say who is responsible for pickup or shipping. The
seller should also tell you what kinds of payment they will
accept, how long you have to pay, and whether they want a
deposit.
Although shipping a car sounds like a major undertaking, it is
surprisingly straightforward. Under the
Services section you can
find businesses like
Hansen's Vehicle Shipping Service that will
arrange door-to-door shipping anywhere in Canada or the U.S. Make
sure you have all the right papers: title documents,
registration, and other documents necessary for importing from
the U.S.
