Don't overspend on a listing

The first time you set up an eBay auction, you'll be met with a dazzling array of choices, all of which seem rather cheap. eBay will always charge you an insertion fee for listing your auction (currently starting at 30c for auctions with a starting reserve price under a dollar), as well as a final value fee, but everything else can look mighty tempting. Extra pictures for 25c each? Bold entry for $2 to really stand out? While there is nothing in principle wrong with extras, be wary of spending too much on them upfront. Bear in mind that eBay will charge you these fees even if your item fails to sell and, according to their current terms and conditions, this includes even if a buyer fails to pay you.

Acouple of quick tips is.

1..Instead of listing an item for $50 and paying fees of $1.50 list the item for $49.99 it only costs you 75cents to list, its still $50 that people will pay you..

2nd tip is DON'T list for $20 list for $19.99 it will only cost you 50cents in listing fees instead of 75cents.

You may think oh why bother saying this but think about it, if you list 100 things and are saving 75cents per item thats $75 of listing fees. by lowering your item only 1 cent to start with it COULD save you alot in listing fees.

Its the same as listing an item for $400 list for $399.99 (its still $400 but will save you about $2 in listing fees). The money you save on these fee's you could even add a Gallery or a buy it now price.

Occasionally eBay runs special offers, like FREE listings, or 1c listings etc. This is a great time to get a lot of items online and give yourself a kick-start, then you only have to pay if the items sell. This is also a great time to TEST the market with products which you are unsure of, that may not sell.