Listing duplicate auction-style listings
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Duplicate auction-style listings appearing on eBay
If you list duplicate auction-style listings, only one listing without bids will appear on eBay at a time. Once the first listing receives a bid or ends, the next auction-style listing for the same item will be eligible to appear on the site. There will only be one auction-style duplicate listing per item on eBay without bids at any given time.
Note: Duplicate auction-style listings that are not eligible to appear on the site will not appear anywhere on eBay, including search results and eBay Stores.
If you listed duplicate auction-style listings, there will be a note in the Selling section of My eBay stating that your listing will be available on eBay after you receive a bid on the identical active listing.
To see which active duplicate listings aren't appearing on eBay if you have Selling Manager:On the next page, you can enter additional search information and click the Search button.
Fees
eBay may, at our discretion, limit the exposure of duplicate auction-style listings to ensure a positive buyer experience. If you list duplicate, identical auction-style listings, you'll be charged the full insertion fee for each listing even if a listing doesn't appear on eBay for the full duration of the listing. However, you may be eligible for an insertion fee credit.
If you listed a duplicate auction-style listing that didn't appear on eBay and is eligible for an insertion fee credit, there will be a note in the Unsold listings section of My eBay.
To see which duplicate listings are eligible for insertion fee credit if you have Selling Manager:On the next page, you can enter additional search information and click the Search button.
Tips
 | Consider listing one item at a time to ensure that your listing get visibility in search results. In general, sellers shouldn't list duplicate auction-style listings. Only items that tend to do well when sold in auction-style format—for example, hard-to-find or high demand items—should be listed in duplicate. |
| List your items as multi-quantity fixed price listing. When you create your fixed price listing, indicate how many items you have in the quantity section. |
| If you want to list duplicate auction-style listings, try to schedule different ending times. That way if a buyer doesn't win the first listing, they get the chance to bid on the next listing. |
