How To Buy Things On Ebay In Zambia

What is eBay?

eBay Inc. is a multinational e-commerce company that facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website.

How To Buy Things On Ebay In Zambia

 1. Have a VISA debit card- The card is like your passport to online shopping. It is an internationally recognized card that allows you to make transactions online.

As I mentioned earlier you probably have a VISA card. In Zambia, most banks provide VISA Electron cards and not simply VISA. Nonetheless, you are still able to use the card. In case you do not have one, open an account with a bank that offers one.

2.      You Need A Post Box- So I am sure you have thought to yourself who needs a post box in this day and age? Frankly, if you want to shop online you need one.

This is how you going to get your stuff. I reckon this would be an opportune time to pay the post office a visit.

3.      Register for a Paypal Account- For sites such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble you can use your VISA electron card to buy stuff by simply punching in your card numbers.

Now, for Ebay it is slightly different. In order to buy things on eBay you need to open up a PayPal Account. You cannot buy anything on eBay without a Paypal Account.

4.      Register on Ebay- When you have the first 3 steps sorted out you are now ready to register for an Ebay account on www.ebay.com.

It is when you register that you will be required to put in your Paypal account details as well as your Postal address. T

5.      Shop Till Your Money Runs Out- You are now ready to shop till your money runs out. One thing you need to consider while shopping is that on eBay there are mainly two ways to buy something. You can either Bid or Buy it Now.

Does eBay provide delivery?

There are a number of shipping and delivery options available on eBay, from tracked international shipping to picking up an item in your own neighborhood.

How long does it take to get a delivery from eBay in Zambia?

Max 5 days to 6 days if no issue in customs.

Is eBay a good place to buy things?

eBay.com is as safe to use as any e-commerce website, as most people who sell items on eBay do so honestly.

eBay also protects the use of your credit card through its online transaction services and has money-back guarantees.

How do I know if an eBay seller is legit?

If you’re looking at a product and the seller has 300 feedback ratings and a positive feedback score of 98%, it indicates a very reputable seller.

You don’t have to investigate this seller further. If, however, the seller has few or no feedback ratings, you should do more investigating before buying the item.