- Choose your account type. To get started with eBay, select the "Register" button on the homepage.
- Register your account.
- Set account preferences.
- Add inventory.
- Start small.
- eBay's free — up to a point.
- It helps to have a niche.
- You can't get away with amateur photos.
- Click "Sell" at the top of any eBay page from your desktop device. If you're using our mobile app, click the “Selling” tab and then click “List an item.”
- Let us know what you want to sell. For some items, after you enter the initial item description, you'll see listing templates for similar items.
Is it free to sell on eBay?
Fees 101. Our basic fee structure is simple. It's free to list. You'll only pay a fee if your item sells.
Can you get scammed on eBay?
It might come as a surprise, but many eBay scams are not targeted at innocent buyers looking for a good deal. Scammers will often pose as buyers and use consumer protection measures to help them defraud honest sellers. Here are some of the most common ways eBay sellers are scammed.
How many days do you have to pay on eBay?
4 calendar days
When selling on eBay How do I get paid?
As an eBay seller, you'll receive your payouts in your linked checking account. Once the buyer's order is confirmed, you can ship the item. The selling fees and other costs are automatically deducted, and your sales proceeds will show as Processing funds.