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I bought something on ebay ($2.25 only) I guess that purchase process is: 1) seller posts items to my address first. 2) I submit money to seller's bank account if I DON'T Have PayPal account.or2) I info ebay that the items have been sent to me then e...
I don't have PayPal account, must I use PayPal to buy items on ebay?I like to submit money directly to seller's bank account from my credit-card, is it possible? Thanks.
I bought 10 coins on ebay. "Current bid" says the 10 coins are for $2.00AU.But the input asks me to type $2.25 or more, I did it. Then "Current bid" increased to $2.25AU, and same input asks to itype $2.50 or more. The process looks like auction. BTW...