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Whether you've bought an item straight away or you're bidding on a listing, you can keep track of all your buying activity in your purchase history - opens in new window or tab.
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Buy It Now is the simplest way to purchase an item on eBay. When you select Buy It Now, you agree to pay the seller's asking price, and can go straight to the checkout page to complete your purchase.
On this page you'll find links to all of our most important buying articles. We've separated the articles into sections below to make it easier to find what you need:
How to buy
All about biddingFind out how automatic bidding works, what reserve prices mean, how to win auctions, and more.
Buying as a guestIf you've bought an item as a guest, find out how you can track your item, return it if there's a problem, and how to register for an eBay account.
Buying vehicles, parts, and accessoriesGet tips on how to look for vehicles, parts, and accessories on eBay Motors.
Making an offerOn some listings, sellers accept offers. This article will guide you through how to make an offer and how to respond to a counteroffer.
After you've bought an item
Paying for itemsYou can pay for items in different ways on eBay. This article will help you find the one that works for you and the seller.
Cancel an orderIf you've bought an item and you've made a mistake, we can walk you through the process of canceling your order.
Returns, missing items, and refunds for buyersFind out how to get a replacement or your money back if your item hasn't arrived, is damaged, doesn't match the description, or you simply changed your mind.
Contact the sellerGet in touch with your seller if you've had an issue with an order or you have a question about an item you'd like to buy.
Shopping tools
Your shopping cartLearn how to add items to your cart so you can continue shopping and complete your purchase later.
Your purchase historyKeep track of all the items you've bought on eBay, leave feedback, and more, with your Purchase history.
Your Watch ListIf you've got your eye on something but you're not quite ready to commit, you can add it to your watch list while you make up your mind.
Saved searchesIf you frequently search for the same types of items on eBay, you can save time by creating saved searches.