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New Trading Format: Buy-It-Now only

In addition to the current Buy-It-Now option for auctions we are pleased to announce the introduction of a new Fixed Price format.

Unlike our current Auctions with Buy-It-Now option, this new trading format is a pure fixed price format without any bidding. When listing an item using the Buy-It-Now only format you don't provide a minimum bid price - only a Buy-It-Now price is required. This is the price for which you are willing to sell the item at immediately.

Additionally, eligible sellers have the option of listing multiple quantities of identical items, using the Buy-It-Now only format. Users can decide how many items they want to buy - and as items are sold your listing will automatically be updated to reflect the number of items still available. This will continue until the listing finishes, or all items are sold (if this occurs sooner).

If you wish to list items utilising the Buy-It-Now only format, you must have a minimum feedback rating of 10, or have your Direct Debit details on file. To register your Direct Debit details to trade utilising Buy-It-Now only and/or to pay eBay fees, click here.

Overall, how do eBay's trading formats compare?

Dutch Auction Auction Auction with Buy-It-Now Option Buy-It-Now Only

How it Works Users bid over the course of several days; the high bidders pays the lowest successful price (See detailed description) Users bid over the course of several days; the high bidder pays the highest bid price at the close of the auction. The first interested party decides whether they want to buy the item immediately for the pre-defined 'Buy-It-Now' price or if they want it bid. With the first successful bid above reserve price, the 'Buy-It -Now' option will disappear and the auction will complete as per the regular auction format. The first interested party will purchase the item for the predefined price.

Which prices do you need to include when you list? Only the starting price [reserve price optional] Only the starting price [reserve price optional] The starting price [optional reserve price] and Buy-It-Now price The Buy-It-Now price

Number of items possible in each trading format Multiple quantities may be listed [items must be the same] Single quantities only may be listed Single quantities only may be listed Multiple quantities may be listed [items must be the same]

Duration [in days] 3, 5, 7 or 10 days 3, 5, 7 or 10 days 3, 5, 7 or 10 days 3, 5, 7 or 10 days

Where will your items be visible
In the eBay core search

In eBay browsing

In your eBay shop [if you are a shop owner]

In the eBay core search

In eBay browsing

In your eBay shop [if you are a shop owner]

In the eBay core search

In eBay browsing

In your eBay shop [if you are a shop owner]

In the eBay core search

In eBay browsing

In your eBay shop [if you are a shop owner]

In which tabs will you find your items?
'All Items'

'Auctions Only'

'All Items'

'Auctions Only'

'All Items'

'Auctions Only'

'Buy-It-Now Only'

'All Items'

'Buy-It-Now Only'

Fees for the different trading formats

Dutch Auction Auction Auction with Buy-It-Now Price Buy-It-Now only

Insertion Fee The Insertion Fee will be the same for all listing Formats. Please take a look at the current Listing Fee Structure

The Listing Fee is based upon the opening value of the items you list for sale. The Listing Fee is based upon the start price of the item. The Listing Fee is based upon the start price of the item. The Listing based on the opening value of the items you list for sale.

Please note that the Listing fees for automobiles and motorcycles are different!

Final Value Fee The Final Value Fee is the same for all trading formats. Please take a look at the current Final Value Fee structure

NEW: The Final Value Fee [starting on the 21st March 2002] will be based on the final sale price for every item sold. The Final Value Fee will be based on the final Sale Price. The Final Value Fee will be based on the final Sale Price. The Final Value Fee will be based on the final Sale Price for every single item sold.

Please note that the fees for automobiles and motorcycles are different!

Additional Fees for Buy-It-Now Option None None NEW: For the additional option of 'Buy-It-Now' with your auction we will start to charge an additional �0.05 listing fee. None

If you have any questions, please contact customer support