EBAY AUCTION LISTING TIPS

Ebay is a great way to sell items from home.  It can be time consuming though so be prepared for the commitment. 

*Research what types of items are selling.  Search for the item you are hoping to sell then click the box next to "Completed" on the left column to see the items that have sold.   Boutique and expensive brand names usually sell the best. 

*Baby items traditionally do not sell as well as other sizes.  Consider putting those sizes into a mixed lot together. 

*Be realistic when pricing.  Remember the item isn't worth what it was when it was purchased new.  But be sure to figure in enough to pay for fees and packaging materials.

*Ebay offers several listing options:

Auction style listings:  These can run 1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days.  You set the opening price and specify your shipping costs.  You pay a set fee for listing.  There are additional options such as gallery photo, templates, etc, which add to the listing costs.  If the item sells you pay a final value fee which is a percentage of the sale price.  If the items does not sell you can relist it.   You will pay additional fees for relisting, but if the items sells the second time you are refunded the second listing fee.

Fixed price listings: