How to Photograph Items to Include in an eBay Auction Listing

The cornerstone of an eBay auction listing is the photograph. Having a nice clear photo of the item you are selling gives the buyer a good look before bidding. Many buyers will not bid on an item unless there is a photograph. Use these pointers to create your eBay photos.

Things You'll Need

  • Items to sell on eBay
  • Digital camera
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Instructions

    • 1

      Decide what items need to be photographed. Include parts and accessories of whatever you're selling.

    • 2

      Clean the items to make them as appealing as possible.

    • 3

      Pick the camera you want to use. With a digital camera, you can upload photos directly to your computer. With a film camera, you will need a scanner to upload the images.

    • 4

      Adjust the lighting. Poor lighting may lead bidders to think that you are trying to hide a defect.

    • 5

      Take several pictures at different angles. You may want to include more than one photo in the listing.

Tips & Warnings

  • You do not need special training to take good photographs. Just take your time and snap plenty of pictures.

  • If you are not happy with the photos, the bidders will most likely not be happy either.

  • Do not try to hide anything when taking the photos. This is a bad business practice and could result in negative feedback.

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