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Getting started
eBay is your place to buy what you want, sell what you have, and make a few friends while you’re at it.

Tips for new users
Here are a few tips for making your eBay experience a good one.

Keeping you safe on eBay
We provide built-in safeguards to help protect you each time you buy and sell.

Getting help

Getting help on eBay
Learn how our online help, tutorials, and community forums can answer your questions.

Using online help
Need help resolving a question? Our online help makes it easy to find the answers you need.

Getting help from our community boards
Find out how to connect with other members of the eBay community to discuss topics and questions.

Contacting Customer Support
Find out how to contact us.

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Resources

eBay glossary
Wondering what a particular eBay term or icon means?

eBay acronyms
You’ll find these common abbreviations in item listings and on community discussion boards.

Web browser recommendations
eBay is designed to work with most modern web browsers.

A letter from our founder
Read about the values that continue to guide us today.

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