When you think of online places to buy stuff, do you think of eBayonly when you think of online auctions and collectables?
If so, you are potentially missing a great place to buy everyday items at great prices.
For example, yesterday, I needed a new battery for the remote for my Canon G3 PowerShot camera. It takes a CR2025 coin cell.
You can get one of these for a few dollars at your local Walmart or Target
. But, you have to drive there, and you will (most likely) have to pay sales tax, and you'll end up buying a lot of other stuff you really didn't need.
Or, you could, as I did, jump onto eBay, and get 10 - buy it now - for $4 shipped! What, you may ask, do I need 10 for? I don't know, but when I can get 10 for about what I'd pay for 1, and never have to leave my house, why not?!
I've found eBay is great for typical things like batteries and cell phone accessories, and well as for more obscure things like a wheel cover for a 1992 Dodge Stealth or wooden Q-Tips (which are no longer available in stores). Of course it's also great for coins, stamps, or that one last action figure you need to complete your set.
Happy eBaying!
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Posted by David at December 03, 2006 01:55 PM