How to Schedule an Auction on eBay

Founded in 1995, eBay has become the world's largest Internet marketplace, with approximately $60 billion dollars worth of items sold in 2008. The auction site has changed quite a bit over the years, integrating new features and options to optimize the experience for buyers and sellers. When creating an auction, you can opt to schedule the auction to begin at a later date (up to 21 days in advance). The fee is only 10 cents per listing.

Instructions

1. Sign in to your eBay account. Click on the "Sell" tab located at the top part of the screen, and then click "Sell Now."

2. Choose your item's category. Enter the name of the item and click "Search," or choose "Browse" category to manually select the category.

3. Create your listing. Enter your auction's title, include a detailed description of the item, add photos and set your "Buy it Now" price or your starting bid.

4. Change the scheduled start time. Under the section labeled "Duration," deselect "Start Listing Immediately" and choose "Schedule Start Time." Choose your scheduled start time, using the auction date wizard.

5. Submit your scheduled auction. Click "Continue" at the bottom of the screen, and then review the details of your scheduled auction. Make edits, if desired, and then click "List Item."

Tips & Warnings

• AuctionBytes.com recommends scheduling an eBay auction to end on Sunday evening for maximum exposure (most people are at home). If you're using a standard 7 day auction, this would mean scheduling the auction to begin on Sunday evening.

• You can make changes to your auction prior to its scheduled start time. Access "My eBay" from your eBay account, and click on "Scheduled," then "Edit."

References

• EBay: Help