Research the item- Trading Post Help

Help: Research the item

To make sure you’re happy with what you buy, try to get as much information as possible about the item before you bid or buy.

How can I find out more about what I’m buying?

Be a smart and wise buyer by…

Asking questions
Ask the seller questions to receive more information about the item.
Checking the price and payment & delivery costs
Confirm the sale price and read the seller’s payment & delivery terms on the item’s details page.
Looking carefully at the photos
Can you identify any faults or imperfections? Ask the seller for more photos if you can’t see enough detail.
Comparing prices
Compare prices of similar items in similar conditions. Look on Trading Post®. Research elsewhere such as your local paper and ask friends or family.
Checking the buying guides for Trading Post® categories
Review our advice for buying from certain categories on Trading Post®. Research similar items listed in the category and read the item details carefully.
Asking the Trading Post® Community
Post a question on our Community discussion forum to seek advice from other members of the Trading Post® Community.
Checking specialist magazines or reviews
These may be able to give you precise and detailed information on what you’re looking and help you to verify that the item is legitimate.
Trusting your instinct
Things that seem too good may be too good to be true. Be wary of ads where the item is under-priced. It may indicate a scam.