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Selecting a Selling Format

Use this table to help you select the best selling format for your item.

Selling Format

How It Works

Length of Listing

Fees

Online Auction

Receive bids on your item and sell to the highest bidder in a fixed length of time.

You may also include a Buy It Now price in your auction, which does not appear after the first bid.

Quantity: Offer bidding on one or multiple items.

Where: Your listing appears in the eBay category (or categories) you choose and in search results.

1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days. Real estate auctions may also run for 30 days.

  • Insertion Fee to list

  • Final Value Fee charged (see Fees for more info.)

  • See fees for more info

Buy It Now Listing

You list your items at a set price so buyers can purchase immediately (no bidding).

You can offer PaisaPay on your Buy It Now items so that buyers can purchase them using their shopping cart. The shopping cart feature encourages buyers to combine purchases from the same seller, and could help you get multiple purchases.

You may also include the Best Offer option in your Fixed Price listings for certain categories. This enables you to consider offers from buyers who will name their best price.

Quantity: Offer one or multiple items for sale at the Buy It Now price anytime during the listing.

Where: Your listing appears in the eBay category (or categories) you choose and in search results.

3, 5, 7, or 10 days. Real estate auctions may also run for 30 days. eBay Shop owners can also choose 30 days or Good 'Til Cancelled duration.

  • Insertion Fee to list

  • Final Value Fee charged (see Fees for more info.)

  • See fees for more info

Classified Ads

Enables sellers to make contact with many interested buyers—not just the highest bidder. There's no obligation for buyers who contact a seller.

You may also include the Best Offer option in your Classified Ad listings. This enables you to consider offers from buyers who will name their best price.

Where: Ad appears in certain eBay categories and the Real Estate section.

Varies by category. Options include 30 days and Good 'Til Cancelled.

Real estate has various listing durations. See Real Estate Fees for more information.

Insertion fees for ads vary by category.

See Classified Ad Fees for more information.

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