Registration is free, easy, and relatively quick. But before you register, you need to be prepared to enter some key information, as detailed in the following checklist:

Checklist: Before You Register

• Your name

• Your street address

• Your email address

• Your phone number

• Your date of birth

• Your credit card number (optional if you’re only going to be bidding on items; mandatory if you’re going to be selling items on auction)

• Your checking account number (not necessary if you’re only going to be bidding on items; mandatory if you’re going to be selling items on auction)

You’ll also have to provide a credit card number if you’re a bidder using a free web-based email account, such as Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, or Gmail.

If you ever move, you’ll need to change the address and phone number information eBay has on file. Just go to your My eBay page, click the My Account link, click the Personal Information link, and then click the item you want to change: User ID, Password, Registration Information, Email Address, and so on.

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