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eBay works for anyone! Novices to experts can list items quickly and easily.  Follow the steps below to create the perfect listing.
The Perfect Listing  
Category
• "What are you selling?" As you enter the Selling form, just type in your answer and let eBay's category finder suggest the best match.  You can even list in two categories.

• Or, browse the categories and manually select the one that best fits your item.

Title

• A descriptive item title is an important part of a successful listing. Make it easy for buyers to find your item by using words in your title that a buyer will type into the search box.

• Use a subtitle to include additional details, shipping discounts, or special features you want buyers to notice.


Picture
• As the saying goes, a picture is worth 1000 words! Photos are the closest you can get to putting your items in the hands of potential buyers.

• Take close, clear pictures of your item from several angles to show buyers all of the item's details and features.

• Use eBay Picture Services to crop, adjust color, rotate, and resize photos as needed.

Description 

• Describe your item in detail to generate buyer interest and help buyers know exactly what they will get.

• Be sure to include important information such as:
    • Color and texture
    • Item size or dimensions
    • Brand or manufacturer
    • Year the item was made
    • Item condition (new, used, antique, etc.)
    • Any special or unique information specific to your item


Price & Format
• Choose a format for your listing, Auction or Fixed Price.

• For auction-style listings, the starting price is the price at which you would like start the bidding on your item.  A low starting price can encourage buyers to bid on your item!

Payment & Shipping
• Provide payment and shipping information.  Hint: offer PayPal as your preferred payment option. It's the fastest, safest and easiest way to expedite payment of your items. Plus, 75% of buyers prefer to pay for eBay items via PayPal!

• For shipping costs, you can either set a flat rate or use the Shipping Calculator to provide accurate and competitive shipping rates.


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