Until now in the world, eBay still remains one of the
biggest auction websites. Millions of items are sold through eBay all over the
world, including surveillance cameras.
Although its network is huge and it is well managed, you
are still not satisfied with the products you purchase form the website,
especially if it is a video security camera system. According to the report of
Metropolitan Police in UK,
there are over 100 eBay related crimes every month.
Here are some tips for you when you are purchasing a
surveillance camera on eBay, you can take a note if you think it is useful.
1. Know the seller. It is very important
that you can vouch for the credibility or trustworthiness of the seller. Read
the reviews. Ask for feedback straight from the buyers themselves.
2. Search extensively. There are thousands
of surveillance cameras and sellers you can find in eBay. It is going to be
purpose defeating if you are going to simply opt for one seller and one kind of
camera. There are different ways on how to search comprehensively in eBay. You
can read the tutorials or guides available in the website.
3. Determine how much you are willing to pay. You
can search for surveillance cameras based on their price. Thus, it will be
easier for you to purchase one that fits your budget. If the one you like does
not, you can always practice the art of negotiating or haggling with the
sellers. As long as they can confirm your authenticity and your faithfulness to
the transaction, they may offer you with a good discount.
4. Read the descriptions. It
is not enough that there are surveillance camera images. They should also have
their corresponding descriptions, and they must be very detailed. This means
that if there are minor defects, these should be listed to ensure that you know
what to expect from the product.
5. Read the policies. Though eBay has its
own general policies, every seller may implement their own. It is wise to read
about their rules in shipping and purchasing before you proceed with the
transaction. It is unfair to cry out fraud if the neglect is actually committed
at your end.
Normally, sellers would accept cash or credit card
payments. They would also send surveillance cameras for free if you are very
close to the seller’s residence or business address.
6. Obtain a guarantee. Never purchase a
surveillance camera if the seller cannot provide you with a warranty or
guarantee. You have to remember that you cannot test the equipment before
purchase. A guarantee will make sure that you can return the item if ever it
does not work as expected.
7. Decide what you need. There
are different kinds of surveillance cameras you can choose from. You can spend
less time in eBay as well as prevent yourself from the sweet talks of sellers
if you already have an idea of what you need. For instance, if you want to
observe people inside buildings, you can opt for spy cameras.
Knowing well above these tips, you can have a great
shopping experience on eBay, save time and money most of the times.