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One of the best ways to pursue an art hobby without going broke is to check the eBay listings at eBay.com. The marketplace is full of neat artwork from independent artists, galleries, a fine art auction house, or sometimes, from people just like you. Do you need a vintage poster from WWII, a sculpture of the Virgin Mary made in Italy or the famous "Girl With Balloon" Banksy painting? Ebay auctions com has it all.

If you're looking for an oil painting, then the listings on eBay have a lot of options for contemporary art for sale (from 1950 - Present). Perhaps you might like Thomas Arvid's oil on canvas masterpiece "Between You And Me," which depicts a downward view of a wine bottle and glasses. This piece is worth roughly $95,000! There are other even higher bids on Anthony Falbo's "The Last Supper," which is currently at $2 million. Of course, for the frugal shopper, five Egyptian paintings on papyrus can be purchased for just $25 or there are generic oil paintings that may catch your fancy for as little as one cent plus shipping!

Under the photography listings, you can find framed photographs of Marilyn Monroe, autographed Arnold Swartzeneggers, rare Elvis calendars and John Wayne images. There are vintage Elsie Ferguson and Betty Grable photos from the pre-1950s era, or Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol prints.

As you browse, you can see a photo, description, price, seller and payment options, including how many people have bid on that particular item. Once you've made your decision, you can click on "buy it now" or "place a bid." If you place a bid, then you'll possibly get a lower price, but someone could also snatch your choice away from you or escalate the price. If you click "buy it now," then you secure your purchase but pay the higher charge, which could be anywhere from $10 more to double the price. Of course, for many shoppers, bidding is all the fun and you, too, may find yourself embroiled in auctions on eBay!

Ebay auctions are a great way to take the best of the eBay listings and find the artwork, all in one place. Try iCollector.com for an updated list of all the auctions on Ebay. You can type in bids on your home computer, while watching a video feed of the auction as it is happening. The auctioneer will see your bids come up on a computer screen in real time, so you'll be an active participant! You will need to sign up on the site first, which is free, and also sign up for which auctions you'll want in on. Be sure your computer and internet connection works fast enough so you won't experience a "lag."

The danger of auctions on eBay is that, on occasion, a nefarious character will take your money and run. There are no specific guarantees. Some people are trustworthy and even own their own galleries, auction houses or stores. You can tell the good from the bad by checking out the seller's info to see how long they've been an eBay member, how many items they've sold, as well as their ratings and the kind feedback they receive. Scam artists usually don't have much feedback. Another problem may be that you have to wait a long time to receive your order. They generally give you an estimate, but it most always takes longer, so if you're really pressed for time, buyer beware!

Maybe you're looking to sell fine art instead. You'll need to sign up and provide secure bank and credit information. Within days, you'll be ready to auction art. Make sure you write a detailed description and post a picture of your item for maximized results. Over time, you'll get good feedback and references, which will ensure that you get top priority and the most buyers on your eBay listings!

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