Paul Holmes -
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English Professor

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“eBay” ESL Discussion Questions

I. eBay Basics

1. How do you know if a seller is trustworthy?
2. How often do you buy things on eBay?
3. Do you trust the sellers on eBay?
4. What should you do if your payment doesn’t go through?
5. Why do people use eBay?

II. eBay Sellers

6. Who is selling things on eBay?
7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using eBay as a seller?
8. How long does it take for you to receive your items from eBay?
9. Why would I use eBay instead of a traditional store?
10. What does “auction” mean in an eBay auction?

III. eBay Features

11. Why should you use the eBay mobile app?
12. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using eBay as a buyer?
13. What is the most popular item on eBay?
14. How does eBay make money?
15. Do you enjoy buying used items from eBay?

IV. eBay Transactions

16. What happens if something goes wrong when you buy something on eBay?
17. How do you find an item on eBay?
18. How can you make money on eBay?
19. What are your favorite things to buy on eBay?
20. What is eBay?

V. eBay Shipping

21. How do you know what to charge for shipping?
22. How does eBay work?
23. What do you think of eBay?
24. How do you search for something on eBay?
25. Are there any restrictions when buying items on eBay?

VI. eBay Security

26. How can you make sure that your eBay account is secure?
27. What’s the difference between “buy it now” and “make an offer”?
28. Do you think that there are any scams on eBay?
29. What does eBay mean?
30. Why should you use PayPal to buy and sell on eBay?

VII. eBay Purchases

31. What is the most expensive item that you have purchased from eBay?
32. What are some tips for buying things safely on eBay?
33. What’s your favorite thing about eBay?
34. Should sellers be allowed to list items that aren’t in-stock yet?
35. Do you know anyone who has sold something on eBay?

VIII. eBay Registration

36. How do you sign up for eBay?
37. How do you make money on eBay?
38. What is eBay?
39. What can you buy on eBay?
40. How can you make sure that the buyer pays for their items?

IX. eBay Spending

41. How much money have you spent on eBay?
42. Have you ever had any problems with receiving an item from eBay?
43. How can you tell if an item is fake?
44. What’s the best way to avoid scams when buying or selling on eBay?
45. Have you ever sold something on eBay? If so, what was it like to sell an item?

X. eBay Pricing

46. How do you feel about the prices on eBay?
47. What are some good ways to get your auction noticed by buyers?
48. Do you use eBay often?
49. What do buyers look for when they’re buying from a seller on eBay?
50. How can you be safe on eBay?

XI. eBay Selling Tips

51. How does eBay help you sell your products?
52. How can you make sure that your seller rating stays high?
53. What are some common mistakes sellers make on eBay?
54. How can you improve your product listings on eBay?
55. What should you include in your item description?

XII. eBay Community

56. How can you connect with other eBay users?
57. What are some benefits of being an eBay member?
58. How can you get help from eBay support?
59. What are some eBay community guidelines?
60. How can you leave feedback for a seller on eBay?
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