Is eBay safe?

I used to argue to my peers that eBay was completely safe and reliable – until this semester. I had ordered textbooks, video games, clothes and more from eBay for years and likely will take more precaution in the future. Why? Because I ordered textbooks this semester that never came and as a result my grades suffered. Overall, as I do have to admit that these books were from the same eBay user and I have had large successes from eBay in the past, eBay ought to work for most people for many items. I believe that as long as you follow the user’s rating, take note of their posted location and watch for potentially risky items, you should be fine. Most people are scared to order a car on eBay because it is such a big purchase, but I think that I likely will in the future because of great prices and PayPal protection. There is risk, but I believe that sites like this do work and should continue to work with the insurance of PayPal.