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Creating a Seller’s Account

To sell on eBay, you need to register on eBay and create a seller’s account. Both are free. During this one-time process, you’ll provide information to verify your identity, select how you’ll pay your seller fees, and let us know which payment methods you’ll accept from buyers.

1. Verify your identity.

To help us provide a safe environment for the eBay community, you need to provide credit card or debit card information. In some cases, you’ll also need to provide your checking account information. Your personal information is protected by eBay’s Privacy Policy and encrypted by industry-standard SSL technology. If you don’t have a credit card or checking account, or don’t want to submit this information, you can verify your identity using ID Verify.

Verify your identity with your credit card information

Your card won’t be charged unless you authorize eBay to use it to pay your seller fees, which are charged only when you list or sell items.

To ensure your card is accepted:

• Make sure your credit card number is correct.
• Check your address – it must match the billing address on your monthly statement.
• Verify that your account has been activated.
• Make sure your credit card or debit card account is in good standing.
• Make sure your account doesn’t have an Internet or phone order block.
• For debit cards, use only those with Visa or MasterCard logos.

If you need more help with your credit card or debit card, contact your card issuer.

Verifying your identity with your checking account information

Your account information is used for identification purposes only. eBay deducts fees from your account only if you authorize eBay to use it to pay your seller fees.

To ensure your checking account goes on file:

• Make sure your routing number is correct. You’ll find your routing number on the bottom of your checks, usually between the symbols. Routing numbers are 9 digits long. If you don’t have a check available, ask your bank for your routing number.
• Make sure your checking account number is correct. You’ll find your checking account number on the bottom of your checks, usually before the symbol.
• If you need more help, contact your bank.

Verifying your identity with ID Verify

If you don’t have a credit card or don’t want to have your card on file, you can establish proof of identity with ID Verify. It will be valid until your name, home address, or phone number change. You’ll be charged for this service only when you complete the process.

2. Tell us how you’ll pay your seller fees.

When becoming a seller, you need to select how you pay your eBay.com listing fees . You can pay your seller fees using any of the following payment methods:

• PayPal (monthly and one-time payments)
• Credit card (monthly and one-time payments)
• Direct pay from your checking account (monthly and one-time payments)
• Check (business only)

For more details, see Paying your seller fees.

3. Select the payment methods you’ll accept from your buyers.

The next step is to select and set up the payment methods you’ll accept from buyers. How you set up your payment options varies by each method.

Read about selecting payment methods you’ll accept and setting up your payment preferences.

Selling basics

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Help topics

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
Before you list an item to sell, check out this overview.
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.

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.

Selling Get It Fast items
Get quick sales when you give buyers the option to receive your item within one business day.
Advertising with Classified Ads
Use Classified Ads to generate multiple leads for your items, services, or properties for sale.

List 5 items every 30 days—pay NO Insertion Fees

Auction-style listings submitted through the standard Sell Your Item or Simple listing form are now eligible for new pricing which includes:

• 5 FREE Insertion Fees every 30 days, regardless of start price of the item*
• The $0.00 Insertion Fee listings will have a Final Value Fee per listing of 8.75% or $20, whichever is lower
• Standard Insertion Fees and Final Value Fees apply to additional listings within the 30 day period

TOP TEN TIPS

Follow these simple and effective tips to attract more buyers and get the most cash for your items.

1. Find out What It’s Worth: If you know what you want to sell, you can get information about the item such as the recent sales activity and price, appropriate listing category and key words, and examples of good descriptions. Simply do an Advanced Search on your item and click Completed Listings. If you want to find out what is selling on eBay, check out the eBay Pulse.
2. Determine Pricing and Listing Format: Many sellers that sell in an action-style listing format, find that setting a low opening bid with no reserve jumpstarts bidding and increases their final selling price. However, demand for the item must be high to generate multiple bids. Your research in step one will help you with this information. If you know the value of your item or have multiples of the same item, set a fixed price for a quick sale. Learn about how eBay displays items in search results.
3. Sign up for PayPal: PayPal enables you to accept online payments for your eBay items. Sellers must offer safe electronic payments to buyers on eBay, so sign up today – it’s fast and free to sign up. 
4. Maximize Your Item Title: Be sure to include key words that buyers will search for, unique or descriptive attributes, and always check your spelling. Your item title is critical in helping users find your items, so use each character wisely using descriptive key words. 
5. Describe Your Item in Detail: A good description is concise, well organized, and easy to read. Create bold section headlines, bulleted lists, and be sure to include item style/type, brand, condition, and other attributes. When available in your category, use item specifics to help buyers find your item. Depending on category, item specifics include the condition of the item (new, used), size, color, brand, etc. Make sure to include your return policy and handling time, which is now required in every listing.
6. Include Photos: A picture really is worth a thousand words and your first one is free! Use clear, well-lit photos from a variety of angles to accurately showcase your item. Use good lighting and an uncluttered background to get the most out of your photo. Add additional photos to showcase details and unique features of your item. Upgrade to Picture Pack to take advantage of the zoom feature on item listings. Many categories and Premium and Anchor eBay Store subscribers get multiple free photos.
7. Include Reasonable Shipping Costs: Specifying reasonable shipping and handling costs in your listing is essential for smart selling. eBay’s free Shipping Calculator provides real-time shipping costs to buyers all over the world, so you can increase your chances of success. Providing free shipping can give you an extra boost in search results ranking and sales.
8. Communicate: Always respond quickly to any buyer questions. Include extras or a handwritten note in the box to really surprise and delight your customers. Make sure to leave feedback for your buyer so they’ll do the same for you
9. Use My eBay to Track Sales: Your My eBay page is your own personal dashboard to track all your activity on eBay. Simply click My eBay on top of any eBay page to reveal the items you are selling, items that are sold, shipping addresses of your customers, messages from your prospective buyers and to manage your personal information and communication preferences. 
10. Save a trip to the Post Office: The United States Postal Service® offers a variety of free shipping supplies, delivered directly to you within a few days. After the sale you can pay for and print shipping labels for UPS and USPS directly from My eBay. Pay for the shipping using PayPal and print the labels on your home printer. You can also schedule free carrier pick-up online and at no additional charge.