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Basics

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

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

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

Using pre-filled item information
To save you time, we have descriptions for your item that you can choose to include.

Providing item specifics
Using these keywords will help buyers find your item.

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

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

Using counters for 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.

Pricing & scheduling

Choosing a starting price
Get some quick 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 listing
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.

Adding pictures

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.

• Standardising your self-hosted picture

• Troubleshooting the Basic Picture Uploader

• Troubleshooting the Enhanced Picture Uploader

Using the free Gallery picture
Your free Gallery picture increases your chances of a successful sale.

Using Picture Manager
Our Picture Manager service helps you upload multiple pictures of your items, and more.

• Subscribing and unsubscribing

• Uploading pictures

• Optimising and watermarking pictures

• Adding, changing, and deleting pictures

• Picture Manager in Sell Your Item

• Using Picture Manager with your eBay Shop

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 subtitles

• Bolding, borders, and highlighting

• 10-day listing

• Gallery upgrades

• Picture Pack

• Home page featured

• Featured Plus!

• Listing designer

• Pro Pack upgrades

Tools & tips

Using the text editor
Give your listing a more interesting look by using bold, bullets, or italics.

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

Tips for using HTML
Using a little code can make your listings stand out.