Not only can you save everyday with eBay but you can also win thousands. This year, we've lined up more games and competitions than ever before in the two months leading up to Christmas. We know times are tough, so keep an eye on this section. There's more than $200,000 up for grabs. Happy hunting!

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Chop excess costs when you shop from home

Saving petrol, time and hassle is a given. But what about the additional costs when you shop in town? The ice-creams, lollies and expensive toys the kids just won't let go of. They all add up.

Take control of your budget

Don't you hate it when you walk out of a store with something way over your budget or, even worse, something you'll never use? On eBay there's no pushy retail assistant to make you spend more. With auctions you determine your maximum bid and with fixed price items you pick the price you want to pay from a wide selection of products.

Find the best deal, easily

Whether it's the best price on everyday items, or that unique product you can't find anywhere else, spotting the perfect deal on eBay is as easy as a click of the mouse.

Go bargain hunting all over the world

With easy access to international sellers, you could find all your favourite brands or upgrade to the newest models for less.

eBay sellers are encouraged to offer you the best price

With eBay's marketplace model, no overheads and less marketing costs, sellers can afford to offer lower prices, whether they're professional or ad hoc sellers. Plus, with a large number of sellers on eBay, competition to get your business helps keep prices down.

Pay less for postage

We encourage sellers to offer free postage and are soon capping the flat rate they'll charge for books (fiction, non-fiction and comic books), DVDs and CDs.

* Compared to offline retailers, on new items, including postage and handling. On eBay top leading categories, Allens Consulting Group Report Feb 2008.

# eBay Internal Global data 2007