Trouble posting your 1st eBay Auction?

Step 1: Activate an eBay seller's account.

If you've bought things on eBay, then you can simply log into your account and click 'Sell' in the toolbar at the head of the page, then click 'Create a "selling point's" account'. If you've never used eBay before now, then you'll need to Activate an account first thing using the 'register' link underneath the toolbar, and then click 'Sell' and 'Create a seller's account'. The eBay website will then direct you through the process. For security, this may mean giving card details etc..

Step 2: Establish what to sell.

For you before doing anything experimenta little with eBay, it doesn't matter what you sell. Take an express tour around the room you're in I'm sure there's something in there that you were never all that attached to and can put in the post. Small books and CDs are ideal as1st items.

Step 3: Recommend your item.

Click 'Sell', and you're on your means to listing your item.

First thing you need to do is settle upon a category it's best to type in what the item is and let eBay settle on for you. Next, create a title and description. Include key words you think people will search for in the title box, and all the data you allow about the item in the description box.

At this time set a starting price. $0.01 is the very best starting price, as it draws people in to bid who in other respects wouldn't, and items will almost never finish at such a low price. The next thing to set is the run of the auction: 3, 5, 7 or 10 days. This is up to you: longer sales will usually acquire more bids, but will as well look to drag on forever. If you've taken a picture, add it at this moment with other items photographs you are also selling. Finally, tick the payment methods you will accept (PayPal is the most preferred method at this present time), and where you will post to (limit yourself to your country to begin with). Run and you're done!

Step 4: Watch for it to sell.

This is a matter of sitting back and letting eBay do its thing, buyers will find your item and assign bids on it. Some bidders might email you with questions about the item, and you should do your very best to answer these issues as quickly as you can.

Reflect on the fact that if your item doesn't sell then you are able to list it yet again for free.

Step 5: Collect payment and post it.

EBay will send your buyer emails guiding them through the method of sending and debiting for the item. Make sure you allow the mopney before you advance anything.

Once you've got the payment, all you need to do is send off the item for posting (make sure to employ some bubble wrap), take the buyer's address from the confirmation email eBay sent you, and put it on the parcel. Put some stamps on, post it, and you're completed!

I do hope you've enjoyed marketing your 1st eBay item.