How to Sell an Item on eBay

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:SellItemeBay
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How to Sell an Item on eBay

Introduction

Do you have something you would like to sell? It may be easier than you think to sell an item on eBay. Many people today are choosing to sell things on eBay because of its ease and convenience. These short steps will show you how to sell an item on eBay:

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Start your Internet browser. Now, log on to the eBay Web site.
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Step Two

Enter the selling area of the Web site by clicking the a??Sella?? button at the top of the main page. This looks like a colored tab at the top of the screen.
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Step Three

Complete the registration form for an eBay account. This will take a few moments and require you to give some basic personal information.
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Step Four

Create a sellera??s account by selecting the Create Sellera??s Account option once the registration form is complete. This will require a checking account and/or credit card.
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Step Five

Click a??Sell Item Auctiona??. You will now have the option to sell your item at auction or at a fixed price. Select one of these options based on your preference.
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Step Six

Select the category you will sell your item under. The Web site will aid you in this process.
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Step Seven

Enter your item description. Adding a photo to your itema??s listing will be very helpful in selling your item. Be sure to add descriptive information like the color, size, condition and weight of the item for a more complete listing.
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Step Eight

Provide your correct shipping and billing information and select the payment options you would like to set for your item.
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Step Nine

View your listing one last time and confirm the small fee that is charged to sell items on eBay and click the a??Continuea?? button to complete your listing.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • There are small charges associated with selling items on eBay. Consider this when you create your account.
  • When you choose your user ID, pick something that people will remember. This may help you gain a reputation as a seller.
  • Select the password for your eBay account carefully. It should be something you will remember and that someone else would not guess.
  • Make sure you have all the required information before you set up your account as all the fields in the registration form are required.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Computer
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How to Sell an Item on eBay

Introduction

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

Steps

1

Step One

Log in to your eBay account (see the Resources section below).
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Step Two

Click on 'Sell.'
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Step Three

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).
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Step Four

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.
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Step Five

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.
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Step Six

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.
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Step Seven

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.
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Step Eight

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.
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Step Nine

Once you have received payment, pack up your item and ship it out to its new home.

Overall 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.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Computer
  • Valid credit card
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