Buying collectibles is one of the most enjoyable things to do on eBay, simply because you can find so many things that you just cant get anywhere else. Here are a few tips to help you on your way.
Find your Category.
Youll probably find that all the items youre after are listed in a single category. Add this category to your browsers Favorites, and keep coming back.
Look for Mistakes.
If you collect something, the chances are you know a lot about it. This can be your opportunity to make a mint from a sellers mistake. They might not realise that they have a rare version of an item, or they might have left off the key information that makes it valuable. If youre willing to email the seller and ask them a few questions about the item to confirm that it is what you think it is, then you should be able to buy items like these. You can then resell them at a big profit, if thats what you want to do.
Dont Always Believe Descriptions.
If you find something you havent heard of, and the description calls it rare, dont assume that it actually is. Far too many sellers just put rare into all of their descriptions the chances are that the item is...