| Getting started on eBay is simple and quick. If you | | | | listing fees and final value fees will be charged |
| follow these instructions you can be up and running | | | | monthly to your bank account or credit card unless |
| on eBay in no time. | | | | you specify otherwise. Either way, eBay has to have |
| First, go to and register a username. Before you | | | | this information on file. |
| finalize your name, though, be sure to think it | | | | Next, prepare all of your items for sale. If the items |
| through. You might not want to pick the username | | | | are new, they should have everything that they |
| that you commonly use on the Internet. People may | | | | originally came with included. If they are used, make |
| be able to search and see other things you've posted | | | | sure to note anything that's missing or damaged. You |
| online if you make your everyday username available. | | | | may want to clean the used items as best you can. |
| It might not necessarily be a concern, but it is | | | | You will also need to specify what overall condition |
| something to consider. Alternatively, it might be | | | | the items are in. Take pictures of your items and |
| smart to pick a name that reflects the type of | | | | write up detailed descriptions of each one (make |
| business or products you want to sell. "Jane Doe's | | | | sure to list damages, discolorations, missing parts, |
| Antique Glassware" is just one example. eBay also | | | | etc). There should be both a picture and matching |
| allows you to change your uername at any time, so | | | | description of all defects on used items. If you home |
| whatever decision you make, know that it does not | | | | has smokers or pets, note these facts in your items' |
| have to be final. If you change your mind or your | | | | descriptions, as it can affect buyers with allergies. |
| business later, you can alter your name accordingly | | | | Finally, it is time to list your items. Under eBay's selling |
| (and it does not affect your feedback or reputation). | | | | tab, you should see a tab to list new auctions. Fill in |
| Secondly, you need to set up your seller account on | | | | the keywords to your auction, and on the next |
| eBay. Click on eBay's selling tab on the eBay website. | | | | pages you will be asked to add your item description, |
| You will have to fill in information such as the mailing | | | | photos, and starting auction price. Once this is all |
| address for your "store" and your PayPal information. | | | | complete, submit your auction. |
| You may also need to include bank account | | | | That's all it takes. You can now go on listing more |
| information. eBay does not charge you to sign up, | | | | items for sale and watch the bids come in! |
| but there are fees associated with selling items. Your | | | | |