Whether you’re starting your own business, or cleaning out your closet, we’ll give you the tips and tools you need to sell your item to a worldwide market. Get started selling on eBay.

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You’re charged an insertion fee when you list an item on eBay. (If you choose additional listing features, additional listing fees may be charged.) Then, when your item sells, you’ll be charged a final value fee. See the fees for selling on eBay.

It depends what you’re comfortable with: selling to the highest bidder or offering a fixed price. Learn about selecting a selling format.

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Basics

Creating a seller's account
To create a seller’s account, just verify your identity and choose your payment method.

Getting started selling on eBay overview
Before you list an item to sell, take a look at this.

Seller's checklist
As you get your item ready for sale, make sure you’ve covered everything.

Tips for successful selling
Get tips for a successful sale.

Selling with improved results
Find out how to create better listings that go by the rules.

Completing the sale
Your item has sold, now what? Also, find out what to do if your item didn’t sell.

Seller resources
We want our sellers to succeed. Take advantage of these tips, services, and resources.

Different ways to sell

Selecting a selling format
Decide how to sell your item with this comparison table.

Selling using the auction-style format
Find out how the classic auction-style format works.

Selling using a fixed price
Sell your item using Buy It Now and avoid the bidding.

Selling with Best Offer
If you’re listing a fixed price item, placing a classified ad, or selling on eBay Motors, consider using the Best Offer option to let buyers negotiate the price with you.

Selling with a reserve price
Learn how to set a minimum or reserve price on your item.

Selling multiple items in a single listing
Find out how to sell multiple items.

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