How to steer clear of trouble
Americans love flea markets, which is why person-to-person auctions have become
the most popular kind of auction on the Web. You never know what you'll find
for sale, and you get to trade with others around the United States [other
countries are coming online soon]. But in the excitement of buying that
hard-to-find item, it's easy to forget that you're not doing business with a
company whose toll-free number you can call if you have a problem. Instead,
you're trading with a total stranger who may not be honest.
Before you dive into the world of online auctions, where bids usually aren't
retractable, take a spin through this mock auction on an imaginary
site--AuctionMania--and familiarize yourself with the process. It's fun and
easy, but there are some things you need to know before you commit your cash.
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Up for bid: A night on the town with Steve Ballmer, president of Microsoft. | ||
| Test | 1234567890 | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| Current bid | $6 million | |