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Basics

Creating a listing
Learn how to make your listing as attractive as possible.

Creating a listing with variations

Show all the variations of your item in a single listing.

Writing a good title and description
Create a title and description that will grab the attention of buyers. 

Selecting a category
Choose the right category so buyers can find your item.

Listing your item with product details from our catalogue

If your item matches a product in our catalogue, we’ll offer prefilled item information and a stock photo that you can include in your listing.

Providing item specifics

By filling out as many details as possible, you’ll make it easier for buyers to find your listing and make an informed purchase.

Describing the item’s condition

What you say about the condition of your item can make or break a sale.

Tips for successful postage

Our tips can help you attract more buyers and save you time and money.

Specifying the item's location
Just enter your Postcode and buyers around the globe can find you.

Adding counters to your listings
This free tool lets you see how many people view your listing.

Making a listing private
For certain items, buyers prefer to be anonymous. Giving them privacy will help you make a sale.

Adding pictures and videos

How to take pictures for your listing
A great photo sets your listing apart.

Adding pictures to your listing
There are several ways to store and upload pictures.

• Troubleshooting the basic picture uploader

Standardising your self-hosted picture

We can standardise the size of your self-hosted picture.

Adding video to your listing

A video about your item can attract a buyer’s attention.

Pricing and scheduling

Selecting a price for your items
Get some tips to help guide your pricing strategy.

Selecting payment methods
Buyers want a fast, easy, and secure way to pay. Check out the different ways you can get paid.

Selecting a listing duration
You can list your item for 1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days. Find out which one is best for you.

• 1-day listings

Scheduling your listings
Schedule your listing for a start and end time that‘s convenient for you.

Specifying your return policy
A clear return policy makes buyers feel secure.

Listing upgrades

Promoting your item with listing upgrades
Find out how to make your item stand out from the crowd.

• Listing in two categories

• Item subtitle

• 10-day listing

• Picture Pack

• Listing Designer

• Value Pack upgrades

Tools and tips

Answering buyers’ questions

Save time for you and your buyers by using eBay’s automated answers and creating your own questions and answers.

Using spell check

Professional-looking listings don’t contain typos. Use this free tool to double-check your spelling.