When I see an item that I would like to bid on.(1) Check all feedback.(2) Make sure you read everything about this item.(3) Check what type of payment they accept.(4) If they take only paypal.E-mail them first and ask if the would eccept a money order.Or how ever you want to pay for the item.(5)I have had sellers say thank you for asking before you bid.And they usually accept the money order.(6) If you win the bid.Make sure however you paid.Pay as prompt as possible.(7)Let the person that you bought the item from.E-mail them to let them know payment is on it’s way.(8) The seller will e-mail you right away when they recieved the payment and let you know when they shipped your item.(9) Then when you recieved the item.Contact the seeler to let them know that you have recieved the item you purchased from them.Tell them if it arrived in excellent condition.And how pleased you are with the item.(10)Then leave feedback right away.These are usually the 10 steps I use when I’m bidding on items.The sellers really appreciate by doing these steps.I have not had any nuertral or negative feedback.The things is be polite and friendly or people will not answer question you have e-mailed them with.Good luck and happy bidding.Debbie