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