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The Internet phenomenon began with eBay, and continues to attract millions of shoppers looking for stuff worldwide ranging from fine art, collectibles and memorabilia, to used furniture and computers.

Today, auctions continue to thrive online, despite sometimes bad word of mouth by those who have been burned by transactions ranging from falsified photos to outright fraud.

Other practices resulting in consumer complaints have included misleading descriptions, failed deliveries, or simple overcharging of merchandise they could have bought cheaper (at retail) somewhere else. Unwary auction buyers may also be subject to exorbitant costs such as international shipping and delivery, or even import duties that suddenly turn that bargain into a regret.

Therefore, say experts, it's always wise to do your homework when participating in any kind of auction. Research the market, comparison shop, and know the dealer.

Around the Web, learn more about recognized names in online auctions, browse viewable catalogs from the traditional brick-and-mortar houses, and get valuable tips, advice and how to's for selling your stuff online or happily scoring your next bargain at auction ....

also see -> Online Auctions - A Scam or a Bargain?

More about auctions around the Web:

Tips for Online Auctions - Internet fraud tips from the National Consumers League, with quick tips on what to look for in a reputable online auction and what to avoid.

Auction Tips and Hints - Auctionguide.com - Insider advice & how to's, glossary of terms for buying at traditional and online auctions.

Auctioninsights - Bidders' tips and advice, plus how to's for creating your own online auction with guides to drop ship sources, good business practices, free eBay templates and related tools.

Internet Auction List - Bidding central, with resources by category to every known auction online, plus a searchable database of online wholesalers.

eBay.com - The granddaddy of all online auctions with everything from new electronics to old wholesale lots of old silverware up for grabs every day, plus millions of other items browseable by category, or sell your own treasure for a listing fee.

U-Bid - Now featuring traditional online shopping, although the original cyber-auction is still the way to go here at a top site for bidding on computers and electronics.

also in Shopping --> Buying Antiques Online | Buying Art Online

Buying Books Online | Buying Collectibles Online

also see in Cyberculture -> Freecycling