How can you buy something on eBay?

Can anyone help me buy something from ebay?

• I'm trying to buy something on ebay, but my mom's ebay is suspended. I'm not 18 for a few months and I'm wondering are thare any middleman services out thare I can use to get something on ebay, but from the US? As I'm in the us. I don't know if thare are any servies out thare that do that, only buy from Japan. My mom has tried to get the dispute resolved on ebay but as the seller isen't willing to work with her, it looks like that isen't going to get resolved for a while. The items end in days, and I really want them. What should I use? And please don't say friends or family - none are willing to help me, no friends I have use ebay. I don't even know them that well to ask them that. Thanks, I hope someone can point me in the right direction.

• Answer:

  It is going to have to be someone nearby to you. Here is the problem: (Example only) IF you were to send me the funds, which most logical people would require prior to bidding, and I were to bid on the item, there is no guarantee that I would win that item and would thus have to return the funds. Now, say that I did win the item, the seller would likely only ship to the confirmed address (mine). I would then have to receive the item and ship the item to you, adding to the cost. Far to complicated for most people who do not know you, and due to the nature of transactions such as this online, do not have any reason to trust you. I would also think you would be a fool to send (me) any funds via wire transfer or anything to buy something for you. Whomever you send funds to just might keep them and never buy the item. I suggest you find someone local to help you out. Good luck!