Three ways to use eBay Australia better

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If you’re looking for an incredible deal on the latest pair of shoes, clothes or accessories, eBay is one of the first places you need to look. With a range of sellers from all over the world, you can find almost anything for bargain prices (as long as you know where to look). Whether you are a first time eBay shopper or a veteran looking to find the latest tips, this guide is designed to show you how to get the most out of your eBay Australia shopping experience.

Make the most of the eBay Tuesdays offers

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Not much happens on a Tuesday, until now!

eBay Tuesday sales are the exciting moment in your week between the Monday blues and the Wednesday hump. It’s like a Friday but earlier.

You’ll find a huge range of products on sale on the marketplace, from movie tickets to clothing, jewellery, and accessories. Every week the special changes, so it’s worth checking the site to see what promotions are happening every week.

Join eBay Plus

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eBay Plus benefits:

  • Exclusive offers
  • Free express delivery
  • Free returns

If you’re an eBay savant or you’re planning to use eBay a whole lot more, eBay Plus is a great way to get more value out of the online marketplace. eBay Plus is an exclusive membership that unlocks various online shopping benefits, savings and offers for just $4.99 a month.

Free Returns

For all eBay Plus orders, returns are completely free. Whatever the reason for the return, whether it wasn’t what you ordered, wasn’t what you expected, or you just changed your mind, eBay will let you return it for free.

Even if the seller's return policy states that buyers pay for return postage, as an eBay Plus member, you’ll be able to return it for absolutely nothing! You’ll still need to explain why you want to return the product (e.g. “Changed my mind”), after which you’ll receive a free postage label to send your unwanted product back. How good is that?!

Free Express Delivery

Free express delivery is available to all members within the metro area. If you find yourself outside of the metro area, free standard delivery is available on millions of eBay Plus items. Head to the eBay Plus website to see which option applies to you.

Stack your savings with eBay Plus and Cashrewards

Discounts, exclusive sales and a whole lot more! As an eBay plus member, you get access to a range of unique deals that ordinary eBay members don’t. But if you’re also a Cashrewards member, you’ll be able cashback on exclusive sales only eBay Plus members are eligible for.* Sign up to Cashrewards for free today!

*Cashback is ineligible if discount coupons or promo codes are applied to any transaction.

Win at eBay bidding

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eBay bidding tips

  • Place your highest bid in the closing seconds, and you stand a great chance of winning the listing.
  • Try bidding uneven amounts. If you want to spend $4.50, try bidding $4.52 instead - it’ll make all the difference.

Unlike other online marketplaces, eBay offers buyers the opportunity to bid on auction-style listings. This means that sellers can set a reserve price on certain products (often second-hand or refurbished), and buyers can bid against each other over a set period. When it comes to items that are less popular but more valuable to you - you could walk away with an amazing deal!

The tricky thing with eBay auctions is that there is usually a time limit. While you may have the highest bid for most of the time the product is available, you could lose out in the last few seconds if you don’t keep an eye on the product.

Bidding on items is exciting, but it’s also a contractual obligation. When deciding on a max bid, be sure you’re happy to pay that amount if you win the auction. Don’t forget; this price doesn’t include extra costs like postage.

Automatic bidding

Worried about losing a bargain that you’ve got your heart set on? Don’t fear; eBay’s automatic bidding feature makes sure you never have to miss out. Simply enter the highest price you're willing to pay for an item, and eBay will do the rest. They’ll make bids on your behalf - enough to keep you in the lead, but only up to your limit. If someone outbids your limit, you’ll get the option to increase your limit or let the listing go.

eBay customers can save even more with the Cashrewards Browser Extension

Never miss out on the chance to get cashback with the Cashrewards Browser Extension. Install our extension today, and every time you shop, we’ll remind you when cashback is available on eBay.

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