Labtops, earings: eBay typos can save you money

Labtops, earings: eBay typos can save you money »Play Video

PORTLAND, Ore. - Did you know that a few misspelled words on eBay can spell big bargains for online shoppers?

Every day hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people unknowingly sabotage their auctions by not checking for typos or misspellings.

You can find lots of bargains, and little or no competition, by typing in commonly misspelled brands.

There are also Web sites that specialize in helping you find these deals:

If you are an eBay seller and are frustrated that no one is bidding on your stuff, let this be a lesson - get a dictionary or at least use the free spell check that eBay provides.