How to Bid on eBay Without Being a Member

1. Visit ebay.com (see Resources below for a link) and click the “Buy” tab at the top of the webpage.
2. Browse through the categories to find items you are interested in purchasing. Alternatively, enter the name of an item for which you wish to search into the field at the top of the page and click “Search.” Guests may purchase items that cost under $2,000 from sellers with “Feedback Scores” of over 50 (approval ratings over 98 percent).
3. Click “Buy It Now Only” at the top of the list of items to narrow your item list to only items for sale that you can use the “Buy It Now” feature. Guests may purchase items using “Buy It Now” only.
4. Sort the items by “Best Match,” “Time” or “Price” to find an item you are interested in purchasing. Make sure the item fits the criteria mentioned in Step 2.
5. Click “Buy It Now” when you find an item you wish to purchase. Proceed through the purchase process by following the prompts. Pay for your item using a credit card through either PayPal or ProPay.