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Our Local eBay Deals Mapper lets you find bargains if you're prepared to pick them up.
eBay sellers often specify items must be collected in person which means fewer bids.
But you can't normally search 'collection only' so put your postcode in and how far you're prepared to schlep and watch the gems pop up.
It is an automated tool, so always compare prices elsewhere (try the Megashopbot) to check it's really worth it.
There are always ways to save money on eBay*, so even if there isn’t a cracking deal out there that works for you, don’t assume you can’t cut your costs further.
Find super-cheap local bargains. Sellers often specify items must be collected in person. As this often means fewer bids, there are bargains to be had. Our free Local eBay Deals Mapper tool will speedily track and map gems near you.
Use spelling mistake spotters. Wrongly-spelt products attract fewer bids because many people miss them. A few specialist search sites take advantage of this and trawl eBay for all possible spelling mistake combinations. These include Fatfingers and Baycrazy.
Use tools to bag overlooked items. Often sellers start auctions at 99p or less. Many items go unspotted, staying at this super-low price. Lastminute Auction hunts for eBay auctions due to finish within an hour, but which still cost £1 or less. Baycrazy's Zero Bids tool finds auctions ending soon with no bidders.
Don't assume eBay's cheapest. Check other retailers, either using search engines or going direct, to be sure you're getting the cheapest price.
Try haggling. There's nothing wrong with asking for a discount, even if the listing doesn't show the 'make offer' logo. Haggling works best on buy-it-now listings, or auctions with a high start price and no bids – just be polite.
Buy on local Facebook groups. Many people harness Facebook’s power to sell to others in the local community. See our Facebook Selling Tips.
Want more? See our 40 eBay buying tips guide for more tricks and tools to hunt hidden bargains.
If you spot any hot deals out there we have missed (we are human after all!), please let us know in the MSE forum, email us at msedeals@moneysavingexpert.com or via Twitter @MSE_Deals .
If you link your Nectar card to your eBay account, you can earn one Nectar point for every £1 you spend on eBay using PayPal. A few categories are excluded - see 'more info' below for details.
You can also spend your Nectar points at eBay - 500 points is worth £2.50. See our Loyalty Points Boosting guide for tips on maximising your points.
A maximum of 5,000 points can be earned per purchase. The following categories are not eligible for Nectar points:
Cars
Motorcycles and Vehicles (parts and accessories aren't excluded though)
Holidays & Travel Property
Gift Vouchers & Coupons
Baby Feeding: Formula
Items sold by Tesco outlet or Genesisuk
eBay is offering 30% off refurbished Shark and Ninja products* such as vacuums, hair dryers, floor/carpet cleaners, air fryers, and grills when you use the code SHARKNINJA30 at the checkout by 11.59pm on Tuesday 3 December. There's a minimum spend of £9.99, and the maximum discount you can get is £150.
According to eBay, all items are inspected, cleaned and refurbished by the manufacturer itself or a manufacturer-approved seller. Delivery is free and refurbished items come with a one-year guarantee. You're also able to return items within 30 days.
The code can be used a maximum of three times per eBay account.
Important: Don't get caught up in the Black Friday hype, and only ever buy what you need and can afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you’ve found the best deal – don't just take a retailer's word for it.
See our Black Friday 2024 guide for all our analysis. Check Deals & Vouchers for more latest offers on now.
If you go online to eBay* you can get an extra 20% off selected eBay outlets* (where many items are already reduced), when you spend £9.99 or more and enter the code BLACKFRIDAY20 at the checkout by 11.59pm on Monday 2 December.
The code works on official outlets including Currys*, Crampton & Moore*, and Puma*. The outlets can sometimes be cheaper than buying direct, particularly if you don't mind buying previous seasons' stock or refurbished items.
The maximum discount you can get is £75, so purchases of more than £375 will not receive the full 20% discount, and you can only use the code three times per account. You'll need to pay using PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card or debit card. See full terms and conditions*.
Important: Don’t allow yourself to be taken in by the hype around Black Friday and be sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you are getting the best deal possible – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.
See our Black Friday 2024 guide for all our Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals analysis.
Use them
If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.
Are you
Will I use it?
Is it worth it?
Are you
Do I need it?
Can I afford it?
21 January 2025
