A Guide to Buying Sneakers on eBay

Learn the game.

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We know. You want those sneakers and you want them RIGHT NOW. They sold out at your local Foot Locker/Niketown/mom and pop store, and waiting is not an option. Well, hold up a second there, champ. Before you click on "Buy It Now," take a gander at A Guide to Buying Sneakers on eBay, and keep some of that hard-earned loot in your PayPal account for the next pair.

Do Your Research

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Time It Right

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Read Everything

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Look Up "Alternate" Spellings

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Look For The Tag

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Beware of Fakes

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Set Your Alarm Early

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Let Someone Else Get That First Wear

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Make An Offer

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Gamble... Sometimes

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