When you create a fixed price listing, buyers can use Buy It Now to purchase your item. However you can also choose to add a Buy It Now option to your auction listings.
Are you a buyer looking for information on Buy It Now? Read our article on purchasing an item with Buy It Now
Buy It Now – fixed price listings
With a fixed price Buy It Now listing, a buyer knows the exact price they need to pay for your item, and can complete their purchase immediately. There is no bidding on fixed price listings.
Fixed price listings are set to Good 'Til Cancelled duration. This means your item will be relisted on eBay every month until it sells or you end it.
Buy It Now option – auctions
When you add a Buy It Now option to auction-style listings, buyers can either purchase your item right away at the Buy It Now price, or place a bid. In most categories, the Buy It Now price has to be at least 40% higher than the auction price.
The Buy It Now price is available until someone bids on the item or until the reserve price is met.
In certain categories, Buy It Now disappears only after 50% of the Buy It Now price is reached through bidding:
- Parts & Accessories on eBay Motors
- Tickets
- Clothing
- Shoes & Accessories
- Cell Phones & PDAs
Setting your Buy It Now price
To set your Buy It Now price using the quick listing tool, enter it in the Choose a format and price section .If you use the advanced listing tool, you can enter the price in the Pricing section.
Tip
To sell an item at a fixed price, your feedback score must be 0 or higher, and the item you're listing must be priced at $0.99 or higher.
How to change the Buy It Now price
For fixed price Buy It Now listings, and auction listings with no more than 12 hours left and no bids, you can lower the Buy It Now price.
To lower your price:
- Find your listing in My eBay - opens in new window or tab or Seller Hub - opens in new window or tab.
- From More actions, select Revise.
- Change the price, then select Revise it.
Customizing your item when selling with Buy It Now
In some categories, you can offer personalization of the listed item. For personalized items, buyers have a free text field directly above the But It Now button where they can enter the information about the desired personalization.
Here's how:
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When you create your listing, go to Optional item features.
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Select Personalize when creating your offers.
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Provide information in the free form text field for your customers to tell them what you need in order to be able to personalize the item. Keep it short and clear. You can use up to 200 characters.
Note: If you choose not to leave instructions for your buyer, an auto-text will be displayed instead.
Adding Best Offer to your listings
Let your buyers know you're willing to negotiate by adding Best Offer to your listing. This allows you to work out a price that's agreeable to you both on some Buy It Now listings.
If your listing offers personalization, buyers will be able to enter personalization comments in the Message field once they select Make Offer.
Tip
Visit Seller Help to find details of any policy issues with your account or listings, and get the information you need to quickly resolve them.