1. Register.
   Set up a seller's account by providing a valid credit/debit card and bank account information. If you'd rather not provide this information, become ID Verified instead.
   
   Sign up to accept PayPal .
   If you want to use PayPal's easy way to accept buyers' credit card and electronic check payments online, we recommend signing up before we list your first item for sale. Register for PayPal.
   
   
   
   
2. Fill out the Sell Your Item form.
   
   The Sell Your Item form is where you'll create your eBay listing. Here are some of the sections you'll find:
   
   • Choose a Selling Format
     Are you selling through eBay's standard online auction format, setting a fixed price, using your own eBay Store, or listing an ad in the Real Estate category?
     
     
   • Select a Category
     Explore eBay categories ahead of time to help you choose the best place to list your item. Try searching for similar items and see where they are listed.
     
     
   • Write a Title
     Be clear, complete, and descriptive. Your title should include words buyers would search for when looking for your item.
     
   • Item Specifics
     This field is only available for select categories. If you see it, fill in the details to help your item sell fast.
     
   • Item Description
     Here's your chance to really describe and promote your item. Be clear and complete, of course. But you can also be creative, telling the history of your item or listing uses for it.
     
     
   • Add Pictures
     Show off your item with vivid pictures. You can use eBay Picture Services, which lets you add pictures straight from the selling form—and offers some attention-grabbing options. Or you can click Web Hosting to use your own hosting service.
     
     
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   • Pricing and Duration
     How long do you want your listing to run? How many items are you selling? What will your starting price be? Would you like to use a reserve price or sell with Buy It Now? Answer these questions here.
     
     
   • Item Location
     It's as simple as saying where you are—and it helps people near you find your item.
     
     
   • Increase Your Item's Visibility
     Explore the many listing upgrades that can help your item stand out from the crowd. Choose the options that are right for you.
     
     
   • Enter Payment and Shipping Information
     How will you accept payment from your buyer when your listing ends? eBay recommends offering PayPal--the fast, easy and secure way to accept credit card or checking account payment.
     

     Where will you ship your item and who will pay for that cost? The more details you include on the Sell Your Item form, the easier the end of your listing will be.

   
   
   
3. Review and submit your listing.
   Now you'll see a preview of your listing and a summary of its details. Look this over carefully. If you're satisfied and finished, submit your listing.
   
   

Now your listing begins!

And when your listing ends…

4. Communicate with your buyer.
   Using eBay's Checkout service? When your buyer has completed Checkout, eBay will notify you by email. If you didn't specify shipping and payment details, the buyer can use Checkout to request this info. You can also use Checkout to send the buyer an invoice.

   If you selected not to use Checkout, you should contact the buyer directly using email or phone.

   Important: You should contact the buyer directly if you have not heard from the buyer or the buyer has not completed Checkout within 3 days of your listing's end.

5. Receive payment.
   If the buyer paid with PayPal, you will receive an email confirming payment. If you have not yet registered for the PayPal service, you will be asked to register to accept the payment.
   
   
6. Ship the item to the buyer.
   Pack it up well! You don't want damage from shipping to create problems for you and your buyer.
   
   
7. Leave the buyer feedback.
   eBay's feedback system helps create a trustworthy community for everyone. Your feedback about your buyer is important information for other sellers!

You're done! It's so much fun, you'll want to sell again right away.