How to Sell an Item on eBay

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Enthusiasts from all over the world gather on eBay to buy and sell everything under the sun. Hundreds of thousands of people earn a full-time income by selling on eBay; here's how you can get started.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Internet access
  • Computer
  • Valid credit card

Step1
Log in to your eBay account (see the Resources section below).
Step2
Click on 'Sell.'
Step3
Choose a category for the item you wish to sell. You may also choose a sub-category if you wish (though this is not mandatory).
Step4
Follow the prompts provided to create a selling listing for your item. You can write a description of your item, as well as select your asking price or opening bid, add pictures and specify your shipping options and return policy.
Step5
Specify how long you wish your listing to remain active. If your listing goes inactive and your item has not sold, you will have the option to re-list it without having to go through the entire listing process again.
Step6
Know your options. eBay is no longer just about auctions. You can now choose to sell your item at a fixed price, or you can offer a 'Buy It Now' tag on your auctions tha allows buyers to bypass the bidding process. Let eBay know which of these venues you wish to use to sell your item.
Step7
Sit back and wait for the bids to pour in. Of course, if you are selling your item at a fixed price, you can simply wait for someone to buy it.
Step8
Contact your buyer. When someone buys your item or wins your auction, send that person an email congratulating them. Be sure to include an invoice, which eBay will create for you for free, and tell the buyer how many days he or she has to send payment.
Step9
Once you have received payment, pack up your item and ship it out to its new home.

Tips & Warnings

  • For further information regarding selling an item on eBay, see the site's encyclopedic Help page.
  • Your user ID is public knowledge on eBay. Be aware that if you correspond directly with another eBay member and give them your real name, they will be able to associate your real name with your user ID.

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