October 2012

List your items now to catch millions of holiday shoppers. Check out eBay's new TV campaign and get ready for the holiday rush. Check out some of the hot items this year: cashmere sweaters, puffer vests, gloves, belts, digital cameras, video games, and more.

Plus, toys are always in demand this season: action figures, dolls, remote control vehicles, and more. Our new 'Toy Finder' feature that will make it easy for eager buyers to find the holiday gifts they're looking for. To make sure buyers can find your toys listings, be sure to include the item specifics for Age, Gender, Character Family and Brand when listing.

There's no us without you, and we're thanking you for doing business on eBay! Now through November 6, we're celebrating our community with amazing deals, special offers, and daily and weekly prizes for sellers—enter now for your chance to win!

Nate Victor started selling electronics on eBay in high school—from his bedroom. Twelve years later, Sonic Electronix is now a global business. Watch his story.

It's easy to get paid quickly after the sale. Use eBay labels when you ship—tracking information is uploaded automatically—plus you get discounted postage, an automatic email letting buyers know you've shipped, and access to up to $15 of your pending funds to pay for postage.

If you ship directly using USPS, UPS, or FedEx without using eBay shipping labels, remember to manually enter your tracking information to My eBay. Ship your item within your estimated handling time, and try to ship your item the same day whenever possible.

A personal touch delights buyers and keeps them coming back. When you pack your items, consider double-boxing and use plenty of packing material so the item doesn't slide around. Leave room for the buyer to cut open a package without fear of damaging its contents. Think about how you like your own purchases to arrive.

Before you seal the box, make sure to include a simple packing slip with a thank-you note for your buyer. Little things go a long way! Visit the eBay Shipping Center for more tips.

Our new eBay logo is just the start! We're working overtime to make eBay the world's #1 shopping destination, and recent and upcoming features will make it easier for buyers to find and buy your stuff. To make the most out of these features, be sure to:

• Take advantage of your 12 FREE pictures per listing*, and upload big, high-quality images. All listings are now required to have a picture, and updates to the Item page and My eBay highlight your great photos!
• Offer immediate pay—which requires a buyer to immediately submit payment in order to secure the item—whenever possible.

Updates to the eBay for Android app include easier navigation and access to My eBay, the ability to include up to 24 photos when listing, and the ability to view the bidding history of an item.

Plus, now you can access the eBay Motors marketplace from your phone—easily browse and shop for the vehicles you want and the vehicle parts and accessories you need.

Great product photos alone can often make the sale. That's why up to 12 photos are free on all listings (excluding eBay Motor vehicle listings). Use lots of photos to make your listings stand out. Check out these top tips for taking great photos. See even more tips at the eBay Photo Center.

Congratulations to eBay seller, tw33kend! He listed an item from his eBay mobile app and won $25,000!