Things You'll Need:
- Cardboard Boxes
- Internet Access
- Bubble Wraps
- Computers
- Cardboard boxes
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Step 1
Check out various auction sites to find one that suits your needs. Some specialize in specific goods, such as computers or antiques.
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Step 2
Note that seller fees also differ from site to site - sites can charge listing fees, commissions or both.
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Step 3
Register to set up a seller account with the site. This requires information such as your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.
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Step 4
Specify product quantity and provide descriptions. Add a picture and include details to be competitive and attract more potential buyers. You may want to pay an extra fee to highlight your product listing.
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Step 5
Specify whether you or the buyer will pay for shipping, and whether you'll ship internationally.
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Step 6
List acceptable forms of payment.
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Step 7
Choose an appropriate auction length, which can range from an hour to several days to a couple of weeks.
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Step 8
Set a minimum bid price at which the auction will open. Note that setting this price too high might discourage buyers.
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Step 9
Decide whether you want to set a reserve price (the minimum price that must be met before you'll sell your product). If no bids match or exceed your reserve price, you don't need to sell.
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Step 1
Track your auction using a product number that the auction site provides.
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Step 2
Send an e-mail to the buyer, usually within three business days, and arrange to transfer the goods privately. Confirm the final product and shipping costs, and tell the buyer where and how to send payment.
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Step 3
Send your item when you've received payment.
