Reverse Buy Now Link

Last Check: Only 47 29 14 available at this price.

 Mail this post]]> http://buywiifit.org/buy/latest-prices-update.html/feed 1 http://buywiifit.org/buy/wii-fit-shopping-on-ebay-tips.html http://buywiifit.org/buy/wii-fit-shopping-on-ebay-tips.html#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:18:05 +0000 admin http://buywiifit.org/?p=9

Before you can buy anything on eBay, you need to be a registered user. First of all, go to ebay and create an account for yourself. You need a working email and must be 18 years of age or older. Once you receive your confirmation email, you're all set.

There are a few tips to keep in mind when shopping for a Wii Fit on eBay. First, watch out for over-inflated prices and shipping costs. Some sellers will try to gouge you with either the price of the item, or by inflating the shipping price to make up for what they are not getting in the item price. Consider what a fair shipping price would be for a Wii Fit (shipping weight 10.09 pounds) …and any additional accessories that may be accompanying it.

A shipping price of $20 - $30 may not be excessive. While prices have dropped since June 2008, auction prices for the Wii are still averaging $30-$60 above retail but think about the amount of time saved from driving all over town hunting for a elusive Wii Fit. Buying one on ebay for the right price might be worth it. Of course, if it is excessively above retail, run, do not walk, away from that auction.

Check the seller's feedback. Read negative and positive feedback, and pay attention to what kinds of items they have sold. Read the item's description carefully. The more detailed it is, the better. Make sure you are clear that they are selling a Wii Fit balance board and not some variation, like a "bundle" of accessories for the Wii Fit. Make sure you know what comes in a Wii Fit box so you don't get shortchanged. What you should get is the Wii Fit balance board, batteries, and the Wii Fit game disk.

While most sellers and buyers on eBay are perfectly legitimate, it is unfortunately our responsibility when shopping there to do all we can to avoid being taken by a scam. This is especially true with highly sought after items and electronics. The Wii falls under both categories, so be cautious.

Once you are sure you're getting what you want, you can bid by clicking on the Place Bid button. With the shortage of Wii Fits in the United States, if you end up paying a little more than if you happened across one at the local Walmart or game store, it may be well worth it as even the Wii Consoles are still really hard to find. I expect the Wii Fit will be one of the hottest Christmas presents this year and don't be too surprised to see the prices go up this November and December.

There are other online sources for the Nintendo Wii Fit besides eBay. There are other auction sites like Yahoo, as well as reselling on Amazon or an online classified site like craigslist. You may also luck out and find a Wii Fit online at a major retailer like Walmart or Best Buy. The key word when dealing with these large retailers is luck.

While the Wii Fit tends to run a little higher on Amazon than on eBay, some people don't mind paying a little bit more because they may feel more secure on Amazon. By using sites like eBay and Amazon that give the buyers some amount of protection, many buyers feel more secure about purchasing a high ticket item like a Wii console or Wii Fit, even if it does cost a little more. You can also feel better because you can check a seller's feedback on these two sites to see what other buyers' experiences have been.

Another nice thing about Amazon is you can see how many people purchased the item you're looking at, read reviews people have posted about the item, and see what accessories they bought with it. Their product descriptions on Amazon are very detailed and complete, also. You don't want to forget anything, after all. If you are not totally sure what the Wii Fit hype is all about, you'll have a good idea once you've read the description on Amazon. You'll also be able to view several photos of the console and its accessories from different viewpoints. They also have a few advertisements for companies that are also selling the Wii.

If surfing through eBay and Amazon is daunting and you want to save time, check out our wii fit in stock page for live Wii Fit prices on eBay and Amazon. This page compares the current listings live so you can find them easily and feel confident when you buy.

If saving money is more important, try sites like craigslist.com for listings of the Wii Fit for sale. There is a craigslist for most cities. Craigslist is a classified ad site, and you are dealing with an individual. Craigslist has nothing to do with these sellers except to provide them a place to list their items. If you find a seller here you feel confident with, go for it. Since craigslist sellers are local, chances are you can pick up your Wii and save yourself a chunk of change in shipping costs. Craigslist has been known to have scammers list there, however, so be careful. And never wire money to a seller on craigslist since you have no way of checking them out.

Good luck finding your Wii Fit. It is possible to find one… it is just a matter of either being in the right place at the right time, or having the extra cash to buy from a reseller on one of many online sites.