Now, he waits until it clears the bank. Four or five times, people have promised to buy and haven't followed through. With a promise to buy, Mr. Cedillo takes the item out of circulation. Then he has to repost it for auction later. The auction site has its own set of built-in protections.
Buyers can post feedback comments about a seller, establishing a track record for good or bad.
Even with the occasional disappointment, Mr. Cedillo swears by online shopping. We even order our baby creams from her now, she was so good to us when we were first starting out. Indeed, parents are among the fastest-growing users of online shopping. A visit to the mall with baby can be an all-day event. Pam and Randy Price of Mount Washington buy formula online by the case.