October 2012

Halloween is a frightfully good time for selling on eBay—a top shopping destination for costumes, Halloween accessories, and decor. Sell last year's costume to buy your costume this year. Reenactment attire, wigs, uniforms, and other items that could be used for costumes, are also popular.

Plus, the holidays are right around the corner. Check your closets for any of these hot holiday items including men's and women's sweaters, scarves, jackets, and jewelry, digital cameras, smartphones, kid's toys (action figures, dolls, stuffed animals), and video games. See our complete holiday hotlist and list today.

Listing an item has never been easier. Our quick listing tool guides you through choosing the best way to sell, price, and ship your item. Try listing something today.

Long-time buyer and new eBay seller, Camille Marcojos (user ID: dabbey.m) listed a pair of heels she no longer wore. She was pleasantly surprised to turn a $30 profit. But listing her four-inch pumps would prove to be even more lucrative—by listing when she did, she won $5,000 in eBay's List-to-Win Sweepstakes.

Camille majors in biology and interns at the Latino Family Literacy Project, a program that helps Latino parents advance their children's language skills. A full-time student, she's also a collector: "I love shoes, and my collection is growing all the time." That's what led her to eBay. Read more.

List your current phone now to fetch the best price. Cash in and upgrade your own phone, or use the money to pad your holiday budget. Sell today.

The number of purchases using mobile devices is expected to double in 2012 and the eBay Mobile app's been downloaded over 100 million times—two great reasons to make your listings look good on mobile devices. Here's how:

1. Take clear, crisp photos and upload to eBay picture hosting to ensure your item looks great on mobile devices.
2. Be sure to use item specifics such as brand, size and color.
3. Keep your descriptions simple for easy reading on a mobile device.
4. Be sure you have a PayPal account. You'll need it to list from your mobile device, as well as allow buyers to make fast payments from their phone.

Shipping has never been easier! Print your Priority or Express pre-paid shipping label right from eBay and get discounted postage. Plus, your buyer gets the tracking information automatically, letting them know their item is on its way. Schedule a free package pickup, and you're all set!

Check out the eBay Selling Inspiration House to learn how much the extra stuff in your house is worth—you may be surprised. Take the virtual tour, then list!

Buy, sell, and think pink! Now through October 31, donate a percentage of your eBay sales to nonprofits that help fight breast cancer. eBay will highlight items from sellers donating 10—100% of the proceeds. Help raise awareness and participate today.

Lots of pictures make for a great listing, and now, up to 12 pictures per listing are free. Plus, starting October 1, at least one picture will be required on every listing when you list, revise a listing, or relist an item.

Carefully consider how you price your item and set a Buy it Now price to attract buyers who don't want to wait for your listing to end. Starting October 1, there will be a fee for ending an Auction-style listing early after it's received a bid, so be sure to let your listing run to the end.

Sellers mywellcraft and hainesfsd listed and won a Nook and a trip for two to eBay: On Location in Philadelphia.

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