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  • Find hidden eBay local bargains

    Find hidden eBay local bargains

    Tool to find pick-up only deals
    Ongoing

    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.

    • More info

      It is an automated tool, so always compare prices elsewhere (try the Megashopbot) to check it's really worth it.

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  • eBay: MoneySaving tips and tricks

    eBay: MoneySaving tips and tricks*

    Incl finding super-cheap local bargains & haggling

    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 .

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  • eBay earn & spend Nectar points

    eBay earn & spend Nectar points

    Earn 1 point per £1 spent. 500 points is worth £2.50

    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.

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      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
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  • eBay daily deals for Black Friday

    eBay daily deals for Black Friday

    Deals being released every hour until Cyber Monday, but a bit hit and miss

    See our Black Friday 2019 guide for all our predictions, info and analysis. Check Deals & Vouchers for the latest offers on now or follow us on Twitter @MSE_Deals.

    Similar to the last few years, eBay* is releasing deals every hour throughout the Black Friday period, until 8pm on Cyber Monday (Mon 2 Dec).

    It promises "savings of up to 67% on brands including Bang & Olufsen, LG and Simba", but the best deal we spotted - an Xbox One S with wireless controller and three digital downloads for £99 - sold out within 40 minutes.

    The deals in general are a bit hit and miss, and only on selected products at selected retailers. Previous eBay codes offering 20% off £25+ spends valid at multiple retailers have offered better deals on many popular products, so don't just take eBay's word and always do your own price comparisons.

    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.

  • eBay daily deals?

    eBay daily deals?

    Last year, across most departments & price matching

    See our Black Friday 2019 guide for all our predictions, info and analysis. Check Deals & Vouchers for the latest offers on now or follow us on Twitter @MSE_Deals.

    In the last few years, eBay* has released deals each morning on the week leading up to Black Friday (this year 29 Nov). Last year, most items were being sold by retailers' eBay shops, eg, Argos, AO.com, Currys PC World and Boohoo.  

    Last year it also released 'Hot Right Now' deals at 8am, 12pm, 4pm and 8pm every day in the week of Black Friday. 

    How likely is it?

    eBay have run a similar offer for the last four years, so we'd say it's fairly likely that it'll do the same again this year. 

    Will it be any good?

    Last year we found that eBay had mostly been price matching big retailers, making it joint cheapest. However not all items were cheapest on eBay, so always do your own research before buying. 

    Examples of strong discounts we spotted last year:

    • Google Chromecast (3rd gen) - £20 via Argos eBay store (was £30). Same price at Currys.
    • Sega Megadrive standard games console with 81 games - £39.99 via Argos eBay store (was £59.99). Same price at Ao.com, Amazon and Currys.
       

    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.

Martin's Money Mantras

Before spending

If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.

Skint? Ask:

  • Do I need it?
  • Can I afford it?

Not skint? Ask:

  • Will I use it?
  • Is it worth it?

Free protection for all shopping!


There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back.

And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.

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