eBay Explained

To begin selling on eBay, you will need to register and then create a seller's account. To open a Sellers Account, click on the Sell link on the top of every eBay page and then select the Create a seller's account link.

To ensure that we continue to make eBay a safe place to buy and sell, you will be asked to provide credit or debit card details and bank account information. This is for verification purposes only.

You will also be charged a small fee to sell your items on eBay. These can include basic listing fees as well as fees to enhance your listings to make them more attractive to buyers. As you begin to complete the seller account form you will be asked to choose how you want to pay your eBay fees.

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Preparation is key! Make sure you do your research and be realistic.

To get an idea of what to expect to sell your item for and to find out how other sellers have sold similar items, check our eBay's Completed Items search. You can gain great insight into how to write a successful listing in order to get the best price possible by understanding why one listing got more bids than another.

There are a number of items that are prohibited from sale on eBay. Check our prohibited items policies if you are unsure whether your item is permitted.

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You're now ready to submit your listing to eBay. The easy to follow Sell Your Item Form guides you through the steps to a successful item listing.

See how to create an ideal listing

Decide what format you want to sell in, auction-style or at a fixed price with Buy It Now where you will need feedback of at least 10 in order to list.

Write a descriptive title using all relevant keywords. Imagine you are the buyer - what information would they type in to find your item? Your description needs to provide buyers with all the information they need. Include information such as brand, age, condition etc and be honest - don't withhold information that may be an issue later.

Decide the duration of your listing. You can list items from 1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days. Many sellers list items for 7 days and include a weekend to capture weekend shoppers.

A picture tells a thousand words so always include a picture of your item. Buyers like to see what they are buying. Using eBay's Gallery feature will ensure your listings stand out in a crowd.

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Payments: you choose how you would like to accept payment e.g. cheque, credit card, money order. Buyers want a safe and easy way to pay so consider accepting an online payment system such as PayPal. It's free for buyers and will speed up the payment of your item.

Postage: Make sure you include all postage and packaging cost in the listing - buyers want to know exactly what they will be paying for your item. If you are willing to ship internationally, make sure you include all of the relevant international postage costs.

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Use My eBay to track all your activity, especially useful if you have more than one item for sale or if you are both selling and bidding on several items.

Once the listing ends, it's time to collect payment from the buyer and send item. Simply contact the buyer to arrange payment and delivery details.

Remember to only post the item once you have received payment. For a fast and safe way to get paid, why not encourage buyers to pay using PayPal.

Once the sale is complete, leave feedback for your buyer and encourage them to do the same for you.

Please note: If for some reason your item doesn't sell, don't forget you can relist for FREE.

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