Set Up An eBay Auction

Objective: To set up an ebay auction.

Note: You must already have an account created.

Short, Simple Way

• STEP 1: Short & Simple Way

• Go to eBay

• Click on Sell

• Enter a short description of the item

• Click Start Selling

• Sign in to your account

STEP 2: Create Listing

• Enter a descriptive title for your item (if you didn’t in step 1)

• Select the category that best describes your item

• Add photos of your item. The first photo is free, each additional photo costs 15 cents.

• Describe your item. Include things like color, size, condition, features, whether you allow returns, etc

• Set your auction bidding price & how many days the auction should run

• Enter shipping details

• Enter your paypal address

• Block Buyers: You can block buyers with a Feedback Score of -1 or less or 2 Unpaid Item Strikes (payment defaults) in the last 30 days, or buyers that don’t have PayPal accounts. Check or Uncheck this depending on what you want to do.

Longer, Customized Way

Follow Step 1 instructions & select the “Customize Your Listing” option

• STEP 2: Enter Item Details

• Select a category that best describes your item

• Enter a Title for your item – adding a subtitle will cost you 50 cents

• Describe your item; product type, the year it was made, the condition, etc

• Add a photo. The first one is free, after that they cost 15 cents each.

• Enter a more complete description of the item. Include things like color, size, condition, features, whether you allow returns, etc

• To make your items stand out more, you can add custom theme or picture layout

• Enter the starting price, the quantity of items you have and how long the auction should run.

• If you want to give additional ways for buyers to reach you, enter them under the “add contact details”

• Select how you would like to be paid

• You can enter specific shipping details or let the shipping wizard calculate it

• Click Continue when you’re finished entering the item details

• STEP 3: Customize Listing

  • Make your listing stand out with various options on this page. Note that these options will cost you extra.

• STEP 4: Preview & Review

  • Preview your listing and review your fees to ensure they are acceptable

  • If acceptable, click Continue to pay your fees and start your auction

Repeat for each auction you wish to start.