How do online transactions work?

Question

how would we both be gauranteed to get what we want, (money for item) any help would be greatly appreciated

Answer 1

There are never any guarantees in these types of situations but if you use ebay and follow their recommendations you should be ok.

Answer 2

basically you would want to use PAYPAL. it is fast safe secure and both people don't risk anything. You need a credit card or bank account to use paypal.