After you’re registered as a seller you need to take a look around to see what’s already on eBay.
Click on the advanced button next to the search bar, tick the box that says completed listings and search for the item you want to sell. This will provide you with a list of auctions that have closed in the last 15 days, it will give you an idea of what kind of price you can expect to sell for, and show you which category to put your item in.
Next, get the company that made the item you’re selling to do the work for you. Mass-produced items like mobile phones, instruments, tools usually carry a product description and specification on the manufacturer’s website.
A little bit of copying and pasting will save you loads of time and effort, and give buyers all the information they need. Then just add a quick description of you particular item’s age and condition and you’ll be all set.
When you’re checking out the similar listings you’ll also be able to get an idea of:
- What kind of description gets the best results (long, short, bullet points…) What information you should provide Whether to put it up as a standard auction or buy it now format Whether to have the starting price low or high –starting low will often result in a high final price.
