How to Sell

How to Sell

Start by clicking on the Sell link on the main navigation bar

Sign in if you are a registered user or click here to register if you are a new user

Choose a main category for your item. The active category list is indicated by a red border each time you select a category, a list of appropriate sub-categories will be displayed until no further detail is possible

Once the category has been finalised, the Next Step button will be highlighted

You may select an additional category for your item if you wish. Some items fit naturally into more than one category, and having an additional category can help more users find your item

You now need to specify the Item Details. Once you have done this, click Next to continue

Field Name

Description

Choose Listing Type

In most circumstances a full listing is more suitable. If you find that many of the options you have are offering are not relevant, try a quick listing

Item Title

Enter a title for your item. This will be displayed in category listings and search results

Description

Enter a description of your item. Generally, the more detail you can provide, the better chance of a sale

Main Category

This confirms your choice of main listing category

Additional Category

This confirms your choice of additional listing category (if any)

Voucher Settings

Include any voucher codes you may have in this field. Otherwise it should be left blank





The next stage is to configure the settings for your item:

Field Name

Description

Auction Type

Choose between standard (listing one item) and Dutch ( listing multiple, identical items)

Currency

Choose the currency you wish to use

Quantity

Specify how many items you are selling

Auction Starts At

Specify the starting bid for your auction

Enable Reserve

If you would like a reserve price, check this box.
A reserve price prevents an item selling below a certain price, regardless of how much the final bid is for

Reserve Price

Enter the reserve price if applicable


Buy Out price

A Buy Out price enables bidders to buy your item instantly without having to wait for the auction to end

Offer Range

If you are willing to accept offers for your item, specify the price range you are prepared to consider

Bid Increment

This controls how much more each bid is than the previous bid. In most circumstances the default choice will be suitable

Item Featuring

This allows you to promote your item more widely choose any combination of featuring you would like

Start Time

Allows you to choose to start your auction now, or at a later time

End Time

Choose the duration of your auction from a standard range of options or by specifying a specific future date

Private Auction

If you would like to hide user ids of bidders from other users, select a private auction. Bidders user ids will still be visible to you, the seller

Accept Swap Offers

Indicate whether you are prepared to swap your item for a suitable alternative

Item Condition

Use the drop-down menu to specify the condition of your item
Add any specific comments into the text field above

Images

Upload up to three images of the item you are listing. Files can be uploaded from your computer or from another website

Media

Upload a video file of your item. Files can be uploaded from your computer or from another website

Auto Relist

Enable the automatic relisting of your item. You can choose to have it relisted only in the case it does not sell and can specify how many times it will be automatically relisted

Location

Confirm the location details of your item. By default, this will be set to be the same location your user is registered at

The next step is to specify shipping and payment details for your item

Shipping & Payment Details

Specify whether the buy or seller should pay for postage

Specify the postage and insurance costs

Indicate whether you will post the item overseas

Direct Payment

Check the box next to each of the direct payment methods that you will accept

Preview your listing see how it will look to buyers and make any

Changes necessary using the Previous Step button

You can also choose to Save as Draft this will save your listing and allow you to return to it later

If you are happy with the listing, press the List button to publish the listing. You will then see a message confirming that it has been accepted and informing you of the fee for the listing



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