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Submitting payment with an offers is a good way to root out the time wasters so yes I can see the benefits but like everything else it cuts both ways. How relevant is Ebay now anyway? Let's be honest... It's not like it was just a few years ago.

Facebook market place seems to be the thing but you have to be careful (I only buy smaller stuff for cash locally).

The good old fashioned Pawn Shops are still around and there are bargains to be had.