If you're not sure how much you should charge, or aren't sure of your item's value, you can use eBay's search function to help you find similar listings and decide on a price.
You can also see how much items like yours have sold for in the past by checking out completed listings. Here's how:
- Go to Advanced Search - opens in new window or tab
- Enter keywords that describe your item
- Choose Completed listings and select Search
Choosing your listing format
How you price your item may also depend on how you decide to sell it – in an auction-style or a fixed price listing.
Pricing in an auction-style listing
- Buyers can compete for your item, so choosing a low starting price can help create more interest
- In certain categories you can add a reserve price. This is the lowest price you're willing to accept for the item, and can protect you from having to sell for less than you're comfortable with
- If you know the price you'd like to get for an item, but would still like to sell in an auction-style listing, you can add a Buy It Now price (an additional fee may apply)
Learn more about auctions.
Tip
The Buy It Now price on an auction-style listing has to be at least 40% higher than the starting price.
Pricing when using a fixed price or Buy It Now listing
- You choose the price you want for your listing; this is when an eBay search for similar items is really useful
- You can also choose to accept Best Offers, which means a buyer can make you an offer for your item and you can decide whether to accept