| There are a lot of people that are beginning their | | | | little worn" should be included. Also take in actual details |
| journeys of becoming eBay sellers. In the process of | | | | like missing buttons, scratches, etc. |
| becoming new eBay sellers you want to make sure | | | | Shipping details are crucial. Include the shipping cost, the |
| you follow this kind of advice so you don't make the | | | | locations you are willing to ship to, carriers and |
| same mistakes that newbies make. | | | | insurance. |
| The photo you attach in your auction makes or breaks | | | | Always provide a clear guarantee or warranty or |
| the final value of how much your item will be sold. | | | | return/exchange policy. If your products are being sold |
| Take the time to do the photo nicely if you want your | | | | AS-IS, make this clear in the first place-that there are |
| item to be a winner. | | | | no returns and no exchanges. If not, elaborate on their |
| Language is essential-and when the internet is | | | | options. Furthermore, have a few adjustments to |
| concerned, HTML is the medium. Use HTML to make | | | | collecting payment so that you can encourage bidders. |
| your auction listing readable and user friendly. By doing | | | | Accept payments from PayPal, check, money order |
| so, bidders can understand what you are saying. | | | | and other legal methods. |
| Unless you have a good reason not to, auction format | | | | Finally, always, always ship quickly and pack carefully. |
| listings should not begin at $1. The only way this should | | | | You may have sold the item, don't ruin it by poor |
| happen is if you are absolutely certain that it will | | | | packaging and delayed shipping. If buyers are satisfied |
| generate bids. | | | | with their buying experience, they will leave you good |
| Items with add-ons, accessories and those sold on | | | | feedbacks and boost your sales as they buy from |
| retail should be specified in your listing. Similarly, don't | | | | you again. Otherwise, dissatisfied buyers will never buy |
| include item accessories if they are not for sale. | | | | from you again. Or worse, they may complain to eBay |
| Be specific and honest with the item's condition. | | | | and to the banks. |
| Ratings such as "good condition", "brand new", or "a | | | | |