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Registering at Bollywoodbay is free and easy!

You only have to register once. Just follow these two steps:

  1. When you register at Bollywoodbay, you'll be asked to provide your basic contact information. Your information will be kept private on our secure servers.
  2. For security purposes, you'll choose your own User ID and password for signing in to Bollywood Bay.

That's all there is to it! Ready to start? Register now!

Note:
If you register with an "anonymous" email address, such as Yahoo or Hotmail, you'll need to place a valid credit card number on file to verify your identity. Your card will not be charged.

 

Search commands are ways of narrowing your search to get more specific results.

Note:
Bollywoodbay searches are not case-sensitive, so whether or not you use capital letters, your results will be the same.

Your goal: You're looking for items where two or more keywords are all present.
Command:
Just enter the keywords with a space between them.
Example search: Wedding Saree jewellery
Returns: Items with all three words in the title in any order

 

How to Buy
Follow this checklist and you'll be prepared to make a smart, safe purchase on Bollywood Bay.

  • Learn all you can about the item. Read the item description carefully. Do you understand all the details about shipping, insurance, payment options and so on? Avoid making assumptions about details that aren't included.
  • Check the seller's feedback. From the item page.
  • Ask the seller questions. If you have any questions or are unsure about any aspect of the item, contact the seller by clicking on their User ID or the "ask seller a question" link on the item-listing page. Common questions include "Do you accept returns?" and "How do you ship the item?"
  • Make sure the item is legal and allowed. If you have any doubts as to whether the item you're interested in is allowed, Contact Us
  • Research the item's value. Look at similar completed Bollywoodbay's listings, visit online shops that sell similar items, ask friends, and determine what the item is worth in any other way you can think of.
  • Decide the maximum you're willing to pay for the item. Use the information you've gathered so far (taking into consideration how much you want the item, how difficult it will be for you to find another one, how soon you need it, and so on) and come up with the highest price you're willing to pay.
  • Make every bid a serious one. Don't bid on multiple similar items from different sellers if you only want one. You could end up the winning bidder in more than one auction!

Enjoy bidding and buying on Bollywood Bay!

If you have not found the information you are looking for, please ask a question .

 


  1. Register. Sign up to accept PayPal.
    We recommend signing up with PayPal before we list your first item for sale. Register for PayPal.
  2. Fill out the Sell Your Item form.
    The Sell Your Item form is where you'll create your BollywoodBay listing. Here are some of the sections you'll find:
    • Select a Category
      Explore Bollywood Bay categories ahead of time to help you choose the best place to list your item. Try searching for similar items and see where they are listed.
    • Write a Title
      Be clear, complete, and descriptive. Your title should include words buyers would search for when looking for your item. View tips on titles.
    • Item Description
      Here's your chance to really describe and promote your item. Be clear and complete, of course. But you can also be creative, telling the history of your item or listing uses for it.
    • Add Pictures
      Show off your item with vivid pictures. You can use Bollywood Bay Picture Services, which lets you add pictures straight from the selling form—and offers some attention-grabbing options. Or you can click Web Hosting to use your own hosting service.
    • Pricing and Duration
      How long do you want your listing to run? How many items are you selling? What will your starting price be? Would you like to use a reserve price or sell with Buy It Now? Answer these questions here.
    • Enter Payment and Shipping Information.
  3. Review and submit your listing.
    Now you'll see a preview of your listing and a summary of its details. Look this over carefully. If you're satisfied and finished, submit your listing.

    Now your listing begins!

    And when your listing ends…
  4. Receive payment.
    When the buyer pays with PayPal, you will receive an email confirming payment. If you have not yet registered for the PayPal service, you will be asked to register to accept the payment.
  5. Ship the item to the buyer.
    Pack it up well! You don't want damage from shipping to create problems for you and your buyer.
  6. Leave the buyer feedback.
    Bollywood Bay's feedback system helps create a trustworthy community for everyone. Your feedback about your buyer is important information for other sellers!

    You're done! It's so much fun, you'll want to sell again right away.

 

 


You need to have a PayPal account. To sign up, go to the PayPal site and click the Sign Up link.

To pay for an item using PayPal

  1. After you've won an item, click on the Pay Now button. Select your shipping address and confirm the payment details. If the seller hasn't specified shipping costs but you know what they are, you can enter the shipping information yourself. Note: If you use PayPal, the seller may require a credit card billing address registered at PayPal, sometimes called a "confirmed" address. Select PayPal as the payment method to go to the PayPal site.Log in to your PayPal account. If you do not already have a PayPal account, you can sign up for an account.From your PayPal account, review your payment and select how you would like to fund your PayPal payment (for example, using a checking account, credit card, or PayPal balance).
  2. Click the Pay button to send the payment. The payment confirmation page opens. When you send the payment, PayPal sends the payment status to Bollywood Bay, your seller is notified of your payment, and you receive an email receipt for the transaction.

Checking the status and history of your PayPal payment.

You can:
Check the payment status and details from My Bollywood Bay or the View Item page.

View a more complete payment history by accessing your PayPal account. To check the status of a payment:

To check the history of a PayPal payment:

  1. In my Bollywood Bay, in the Action column next to the item, select View PayPal Payment. A PayPal login page opens. Log in to your PayPal account (www.paypal.com ) Click the History tab. Review the listed transactions, or use the search filters at the top of the page to find your payment.
  2. Click the link in the Details column to see additional details about your payment, including the time, date, item name, shipping address, and optional message.

You can also view your PayPal payment history from the view item page for the item you've paid for by clicking on the "View PayPal Payment" link.

Note: If you have accidentally paid for an item twice, contact your seller and explain that you submitted a duplicate payment and request that they refund the second payment to your PayPal account.

 

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