she had the money
she knew what she wanted
she shopped all around
her eBay search resulted in a long list
she started weeding them out -
seller is new - delete
seller feedback less than 100% - not good enough
coming from China - too far
no pictures - next
too many scratches - I don't think so
$15 shipping? - too high
Finally several made her watch list.
She went to take a bath and missed one that sold for a very good price - no more baths.
She watched and waited and finally got one!
Madison (age 9) now has her very own Nintendo DS Lite, she is the envy of all the other grandkids and the newest eBay buyer in the family.
Note - Madison comes from a long line of bargain hunters - her immediate family alone have bought/sold on eBay everything from engagement rings to cars to wedding dresses. Her grandpa Buddy keeps the delivery guys busy with important things like teddy bears and coffee... But the one that started it all, Madison's great-grandmother Inez who would shop for hours looking for bargains in the basement at Rich's. Inez would be proud of you, Madison!
