| Selling articles on eBay is very easy - once you know | | | | are important (for example if you are selling a |
| how it's done! If you have never tried to sell anything | | | | garment) take accurate measurements and make |
| on eBay before, it can all look a bit confusing, but it is | | | | sure you include them in your description of the item |
| easier if you get a little help. So, if you are wondering | | | | on the eBay auction. |
| "how do I sell an item on eBay", here is your answer in | | | | 5. Weigh your auction goods |
| 7 easy steps. | | | | Carefully weigh the item you want to sell together with |
| 1. Sign up for eBay membership | | | | its packaging and then calculate the postage costs. It is |
| Anybody can become an eBay seller, just by signing | | | | very important not to guess at postage costs; if the |
| up for membership. All you need to do is go to the | | | | package is a few grams heavier than your estimate, it |
| eBay website, click on "register", and fill in the form. | | | | could mean the difference between you making a |
| You will be asked to provide the usual contact details | | | | profit and making a loss. |
| (name, address, phone, email), and you will need to pick | | | | 6. Write a description of your article |
| a user name and password. | | | | If you are unsure about how to describe the item you |
| 2. Research the price | | | | have for sale, do some searches on eBay and see |
| You will need to set an opening price for the item you | | | | how other people describe similar articles. It is vital that |
| want to sell on eBay; while the opening bid price should | | | | your description is as accurate as possible and 100% |
| be the very least you would be prepared to accept | | | | honest. If the item you are selling has a flaw, you must |
| for your item, there would be no point in setting the | | | | mention it and describe it as exactly as you are able. |
| figure too high. Check and see what other people are | | | | 7. Be alert |
| asking as a starting bid for similar items. | | | | Log in to your eBay account at least once per day to |
| 3. Take a photograph | | | | see if any potential buyers have sent you a message |
| Take a good clear photo of your item with a digital | | | | with a query you need to answer. Maintaining good |
| camera and transfer it to your computer so that it is | | | | communication with your potential buyers is essential |
| ready to upload to the eBay website. | | | | to earning a good reputation as an eBay seller. |
| 4. Measure the item | | | | That is the short answer to How Do I Sell An Item On |
| If the exact dimensions of the article you want to sell | | | | eBay. |