Setting up a bidding account on ebay isn't all that difficult, but paying for an auction you've won can be. Some sellers make it difficult by only accepting certain kinds of payments: some like money orders, some like cash(don't go that way... scary!) Many will accept paypal, but a lot of the American sellers won't accep paypal outside of the USA. You have to read the payment options, also beware of shipping costs, you usually have to pay those on top of your bid for the auction.
Buying from online stores is usually easier, a credit card, paypal, or certified cheque will usually do just fine.
15-Jun-2004