xbay is a nice place to shop. However, to get the most out of it, some homeworks are required:
1)Check the background of the seller via their feedbacks. Take some time to scrutinise, you can even find out the previous bid price for similar item that you are bidding.
2)Check the details of warranty and return policy - most of the xbay seller are not AD. As such, if any warranty given, it is by the seller and not international warranty. You need to bear the shipping cost if you send back faulty item for repair/replacement.
3)Check the shipping, with or without insurance. Remember, buyer is the one who pay for the shipping cost.
4)Make payment and communicate with seller strictly via xbay.
5)Go for new item - you can not assess comprehensively the preowned item with descriptions and photos.
Most importantly, check the price locally (if the item is available locally) and from other website, taking into consideration of warranty and shipping cost and determine your maximum bid price. You are all set for a happy bidding then!
p/s my experience on xbay:
case 1 - Item purchased not delivered(lost track after shipped), Buyer refund fully.
case 2 - Purchase item(new) faulty, send back at own cost. Buyer refund fully.
