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Ever see an item you just had to have?
Are you itching to purchase that item immediately because you just need to Buy It Now?
Then consider auctions that have a Buy It Now price. Buy It Now will allow you to buy an item immediately without having to wait for the auction to end. Buy It Now allows you to buy quickly, easily and conveniently, and is extremely conducive to gift giving and last minute purchases during the holidays.

To buy an item for the Buy It Now price, you will follow the steps below:

Step 1: Look for items with a Buy It Now price. You can easily identify Buy It Now items on View Item pages.

Step 2: Click the "Buy It Now" button and enter your user name and password.

Step 3: If you already have a credit card on file with us or have previously been ID verified, the auction will end automatically after we have verified your User ID and password.

If you do not have a credit card on file with us or are not already ID verified, you will be asked to complete a verification step by choosing either credit card verification (free) or ID Verify Service ($5 fee). NOTE: If you choose to place your credit card on file with us, your credit card will not be charged and will only be used for verification purposes.

Once you have been credit card or ID verified, you will still need to return to the View Item page and click on the Buy It Now button again. After you enter your User ID and Password, the auction will then close. Please note: If you are registering your credit card or going through ID verify for the first time, the auction will not end unless you return to the View Item page to complete this step.

Step 4: Once the auction has ended, you will receive a Buy It Now confirmation message. You will be prompted to choose your form of payment from the available payment options chosen by the seller (e.g. credit card, Billpoint, contact seller).

Step 5: The item is yours - without waiting for the listing to end. See how easy that is!

Please Note: Shipping and handling charges are not included within the Buy It Now price. You may need to contact the seller to determine the total price of the item, including any shipping and handling charges that may be added to the Buy It Now price.

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