• Don't exchange personal information.
  • Read all of the information about the seller.
  • Verify recommendations from other buyers.
  • Read all of the information about the listing.
  • Be patient. Allow sellers to respond to your question.
  • Let eBay know if you receive racist, obscene or harassing language.
  • Report invalid e-mail addresses.
  • Tell eBay if you start receiving spam after a transaction.
  • Tell eBay if someone tries to intimidate you by threatening to post negative feedback about you.
  • Beware of anyone asking for your passwords to eBay or PayPal.

Source: 10 Tips For Surviving eBay, from eBay For Dummies via