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by: gigglebaby | last updated: May 20, 2009
Category: Nursery: Bedding | Tags: baby crib, crib, ebay, bidding on a crib, buying a crib, how to buy a crib

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A Checklist For Buying A Crib On Ebay

Shopping for your baby products on Ebay can be a huge money saver. Ebay has a wide range of baby products including cribs and you can find a really good bargain once you know what you want to buy. But it is important to be careful and wise when deciding to buy on Ebay to make sure that you are not getting a bad deal or a bad product at the end when you order.

Here is a check list of recommended things to confirm before you place a bid for a baby crib on Ebay. Let me know your experiences and any other additional points in the comments.

First of all make sure that it is a NEW crib. The acronyms used in the Ebay listings can be NIB meaning New In Box. If it is not clearly mentioned that the crib is new, then email the seller and ask him specifically if the crib is new and in an un-opened packaging.

Make sure to confirm the brand of the crib. All the US brands are compliant with Federal Regulations for crib safety so its important to use that it is a known brand. If you are not aware of the brand, make sure you search online before you decide to buy. If the brand is not mentioned, then again email the seller to confirm what it is. Make sure it is JPMA certified.

Read the listing carefully to make sure that there is no known damage to the crib. If there is something written to that effect, its important to confirm the exact nature and extend of the damage with the seller. Ideally do not buy a crib that is damaged even if its seems like it may be trivial.

Shipping charges can add up quickly and you tend to forget about shipping when bidding on an item on Ebay. Ebay sellers are very smart and vary item price and shipping charges to optimize it all to their benefit. Its important to ensure that you confirm the exact shipping charges and then compare that overall price to the price you may be able to get at your local store or other places online.

Review the seller rating and read through their reviews. Most importantly, make sure you read through all the negative reviews to see if there is a pattern and if you see a red flag that may prompt you not to buy. Go with sellers with 99%+ overall rating. Also make sure that it is not a brand new seller with only a few sales.

Don't bid too early if the item is on auction, as the price can get bid up rapidly. Ideally bid when the auction is about to end so that you know the true price you might be paying for it and how it compares to prices at other stores. If you get a good price go for the fixed priced listings as those a probably sellers who have items in stock and regularly sell baby cribs.