eBay is one of the most popular ways to buy and sell goods and services on the internet. It's a website where individuals and businesses

can buy or sell new or second-hand items, from books and clothes to cars and holidays.

eBay’s key benefits and features

• Using eBay is a good way to make a bit of money from clearing out your cupboards and getting rid of things you don’t need any more.

• To buy or sell on eBay, you must register, but this process is free.

• eBay gives you a choice when purchasing – to ‘Buy it now’ at a price displayed or to bid for the item in an online auction.

• You can check the reliability of a seller by reading feedback from previous customers.

• If you’re a bargain hunter, try the ‘Daily Deals’ and ‘Fashion Outlet’ pages for discounted goods.

• Be warned: as a seller, eBay will charge you a fee, and as a buyer, look out for postage and packaging costs that might be added on top.

Amazon is a popular online shopping website where you can buy a wide range of new and second-hand items, from books and music to

computers and cars.

Amazon’s key benefits and features

• You must register to buy on Amazon but this process is free.

• The prices of goods are often lower than in high street stores, and the cost of delivery can be kept low or is free depending on the
• service you choose.

• You can save items you like to a 'wish list' so that you can buy them later.

• Amazon remembers your previous purchases and wish lists, and recommends other items specific to your interests.

• You can download electronic books (e-books) or music on to your Kindle or smartphone.

• If you create a public profile, you can share your wish lists and reviews with others.

• You can also sell on Amazon, but fees apply and it is predominately used by small or large businesses.

• a computer with an internet connection
• a bank account and/or credit/debit card.
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