Write a good title and description: Help buyers find your listing with a title that's clear, complete, and descriptive. State exactly what the item is (even if it repeats the category name). Include details such as the brand, product name, size, or artist. Consider adding a subtitle for more description that'll be seen in searches (not available with the quick listing tool).

Provide item specifics: For some categories, you have the option of selecting item specifics. Providing additional item details makes it even easier for buyers to find your item. An example of an item specific is the condition of the item. These specifics may also be included in your Q&A.

Specify the condition of the item: Item conditions vary by category. Accurately describing your item gives buyers confidence that they'll get the item they want.

Include product details from our catalog: Many items, including certain books, golf clubs, CDs, video game systems, and cell phones, are associated with products in our growing catalog. If your item is one of these, you'll be offered product details and a stock photo from the catalog once you've chosen your category. If you select product details, they'll appear in your listing. Using product details can save you time and help attract more buyers to your listing.

Add pictures to your listing: Including high-quality, evenly lit pictures of your item can help sell your item. You can add and enhance pictures using our photo uploaders.

Select a selling format: Choose from auction-style, fixed price, and Classified Ad formats. (Classified Ads are not available with the quick listing tool.)

Choose a starting price: This includes deciding on a price and pricing options to help you get the price you want for your item.

Select a listing duration: Most auction listings last 7 days. Durations of more than 7 days can incur a fee and change some upgrade and insertion fees. You can also schedule your listing to start at a specific time.

Select the payment methods you'll accept: For community safety, PayPal, ProPay, Skrill, or Internet merchant credit card payment options are required in most categories. These methods make it easy for your buyer to pay you right away so you can ship your item faster.

Specify your shipping costs and locations: You can charge a flat cost to all buyers or calculate shipping costs based on the item you're selling and the buyer's location. You also have the option of offering free shipping to attract more potential buyers.

Specify your return policy: All sellers on eBay are required to specify a return policy, whether they accept returns or not. Buyers are more comfortable shopping from sellers who offer clear return policies.

Promote your item with listing upgrades: Listing upgrades, like using a subtitle, can help your listing stand out (not available with the quick listing tool).