Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. You head to eBay to purchase items from an online auction and you outbid the other buyers. When it comes time to pay, you ask for a mailing address to send a cheque. This is a no-no. What should the Digital You be doing instead to fix this problem?"
...1. Signing up for a PayPal account 2. Sending your cheque via webcam 3. Using eBay's 'eCash' system to trade credits for items 4. Mailing cash instead In order to become a contender in the world of online auctioning, you'll need to set yourself up with an account on eBay which includes setting yourself up through PayPal, the only of the options listed which is a viable solution to fixing your problem. To make yourself appear as one of the site's regulars, maintaining a connection to your online banking and being quick to act for good deals is a must. Because PayPal connects directly to your Chequings or Savings account through your bank, it is important that you attend to it with great care and ensure that you are well-protected. Unlike other online sites like Amazon, you may not simply purchase an item unless the page specifies that you can- otherwise the item acts as an auction piece with bids and closing times. Some can make millions from the buying and selling of items, some can simply reconnect with something from their past, and some will just flounder.
