One very visible difference between taper and fade is the visibility of a hairline at the sides and back of the head in a taper and the absence of such in a fade.
Entering your Maximum Bid. To place a bid on an item on eBay, click the Place Bid item on the auction listing and enter the maximum amount you're prepared to pay. This puts you into a binding contract to pay up to this amount for the item.
Most eBay item listings are in an auction-style format and the item goes to the highest bidder. Some items offer you the choice to bid or Buy It Now. Other item listings may only offer the Buy It Now option. You pay that price and you're done-no bidding.