After doing a search on eBay
for a specific item (Mini-DVI
to VGA adapter), Tom shared some hints about evaluating a seller.
Some considerations are:
Number of completed auctions
- more sales provide a better track record
Feedback score and comments
- 100% or close to it - comments can be revealing
Location
of item - distance affects time & cost of delivery; in-state
= extra sales tax
Shipping charges - free
or reasonable - insurance option
Seller's I.D. history.-
click on FB number, then View I.D. history - many is bad.
Quality photos - more is
good, pix of actual item rather than stock photos.
Accurate description -
specifics on item + any flaws or damage is important
Return
policy - any warranty, money back?
A helpful tutorial called
'Getting
Started' can be found at eBay.
PAYING ON EBAY
The
group looked at the process of safely paying for an auction item via PayPal.
An account can be set up in a few minutes. PayPal is free to use for
buying items and for transferring funds to friends or family. PayPal
can be used for most on-line transactions - not only eBay.
Whenever
money or personal information is exchanged via the internet, it is
important to use a secure website which is denoted by a Padlock icon
and https: ('s' means secure).
SELLING ON EBAY
A step-by-step
demo was given on how to sell an item on eBay. Tom set up an auction
for a DVI-VGA adapter. Some
considerations are:
Research similar items
to find the prevailing selling price- see 'Completed items'
Look up details and specs
for item - be accurate and informative - note any flaws.
Make or find quality photos
of item - the first one is free in auction
Set reasonable shipping
charges - eBay provides a calculator for estimating costs.
Communicate with buyer-
send updates on tracking - respond to questions quickly.
Apple has released update
software for Flashback
Removal and Security
Update for Leopard10.5.8 to prevent potential mis-use of Java.
Run 'Update Software' on your Mac (found under the Apple) to see if
you need any of these releases.
Possible motivation for Flashback
malware may be $$$ according to Symantec report.
The Lytro -
first Light Field camera - allows post focusing - read
more
PHISHING SCAM - beware of
e-mail from Amazon re: cancelled order with linked number.
NEXT MEETING - July 23 - TOPIC:
Q+A (Note: no meeting planned for June)
Hammondsport Mac Users Group - Hammondsport, NY 14840
- www.hportmug.com