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Selling Item Overview |
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1. Decide What To Sell
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| Click the "Sell" tab from nearly any
page on eBay and you'll get to the Sell Your Item form.
If you haven't already registered as a seller, you'll go
through the quick process and be on your way. |
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2. Choose a Category and Title
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Based
on the
keywords you provide, eBay helps you place your item in the
appropriate category with similar items. You can click
"See Sample Listings" to research similar items before you start creating your
listing. You can also choose to list in two categories for
twice the visibility on eBay.
Title your
listing with specific descriptive details including the type of item, brand, model
number, color, size, condition, and so on. Emphasize words that buyers would
actually use to search for your item.
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3. Add Pictures
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Add pictures to your listings so buyers
can see what they're bidding on - the first picture is free!
Take clear
pictures of your items. When you're listing, click "Upload
Pictures." Selecting "Gallery Picture" is one
of
the best ways to get your listing noticed in search
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4. Describe Your Item
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When you describe your item in detail, be
clear and create interest. Tell potential buyers everything
that they might want to know about your item. Tips:
- Useful details
such as features, warranty, condition, authentication, history, and retail value.
- Use bullets to
emphasize key points.
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Anticipate buyer questions.
For some products, like electronics, tickets, and movies, describing your item is even
easier. Just enter the numbers on the bar code and eBay's product library
fills in a complete item description. |
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5. Set Format and Price
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Select
a selling format, either auction-style or Buy It Now. If you
choose auction-style, consider setting the starting bid low to
help generate excitement and encourage
bidding.
A reserve
price is the true minimum you are willing to accept for your
item. A reserve protects you, but it may also discourage
bidders hoping for a bargain.
You may also want to offer a Buy
It Now price for a quicker sale. If you have a feedback score
of at least 10 you can choose the Fixed Price format, in which
the price you set is the selling price.
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6. Set Payment and Shipping Options
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Accepting PayPal is the
fast and safe way to be paid for your item. Three out of
eBay four buyers prefer to pay with PayPal – a great way to
boost prospective buyers!
As part of your
listing, you’ll also inform buyers how much they'll pay for
shipping. You can list a flat rate for everyone or you can
provide the weight and size of the package so eBay's
calculator can automatically generate the shipping
cost.
Make sure to check that the item location is
correct and tell buyers if you are willing to ship to Canada
and other international destinations.
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7. Review and Submit Your Listing
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To further increase your
chances of selling success, please explore listing
promotional features such as Gallery, Subtitle, and
Bold.
Click "Preview" to take
a final look at your listing before you are done. Please
take advantage of the personalized recommendations
offered to help make your listing more successful. Click
"Edit Listing" to make any revisions, then click "List
Item for Sale."
Review the fees
charged for your listing at the bottom of the page
. Remember: These are the fees for the listing
alone. If your item sells, you will be charged a final
value fee based on a percentage of the final sale
price.
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