Here's a step-by-step guide to listing an item for sale by auction, offer or buy out. Most steps are the same for all types of listing.

1. Start by clicking on the Sell link on the main navigation bar:

2. Choose whether you would like the item listed on the main auction site, in your shop only (if you have one) or in both locations. Note that shop-only items will only be visible to visitors to your store.

3. Choose a main category for your item. The active category list is indicated by an orange border - each time you select a category, a list of appropriate sub-categories will be displayed until no further detail is possible. Once the category has been finalised, the Next Step button will be highlighted:

4. You may select an additional category for your item if you wish. Some items fit naturally into more than one category, and having an additional category can help more users find your item.

5. You now need to specify the Item Details. Once you have done this, click Next Step to continue

6. The next stage is to configure the settings for your item:

Field Name	Description
Auction Type	Choose between standard (listing one item) and Dutch (listing multiple, identical items)
Currency	Choose the currency you wish to use
Quantity	Specify how many items you are selling
Auction Starts At	Specify the starting bid for your auction
Enable Reserve	If you would like a reserve price, check this box. A reserve price prevents an item selling below a certain price, regardless of how much the final bid is for.
Reserve Price	Enter the reserve price if applicable
Buy Out price	A Buy Out price enables bidders to buy your item instantly - without having to wait for the auction to end.
Offer Range	If you are willing to accept offers for your item, specify the price range you are prepared to consider.
Bid Increment	This controls how much more each bid is than the previous bid. In most circumstances the default choice will be suitable.
Item Featuring	This allows you to promote your item more widely - choose any combination of featuring you would like.
Start Time	Allows you to choose to start your auction now, or at a later time.
End Time	Choose the duration of your auction - from a standard range of options or by specifying a specific future date.
Private Auction	If you would like to hide user ids of bidders from other users, select a private auction. Bidders' user ids will still be visible to you, the seller.
Accept Swap Offers	Indicate whether you are prepared to swap your item for a suitable alternative.
Member of Group	If you are a member of a listed group, select it here. If not, disregard this section.

Item Condition	Use the drop-down menu to specify the condition of your item. Add any specific comments into the text field above.
Images	Upload up to three images of the item you are listing. Files can be uploaded from your computer or from another website.
Media	Upload a video file of your item. Files can be uploaded from your computer or from another website.
Auto Relist	Enable the automatic relisting of your item. You can choose to have it relisted only in the case it does not sell and can specify how many times it will be automatically relisted.
Location	Confirm the location details of your item. By default, this will be set to be the same location your user is registered at.

7. The next step is to specify shipping and payment details for your item.

a. Shipping & Payment Details Specify whether the buyer or seller should pay for postage. Specify the postage and insurance costs. Indicate whether you will post the item overseas.

b. Direct Payment Check the box next to each of the direct payment methods that you will accept.

c. Offline Payment Check the box next to each of the offline payment methods that you will accept. Note that you, the buyer, should be equipped to handle these payment methods yourself.

8. Preview your listing - see how it will look to buyers and make any changes necessary using the Previous Step button. You can also choose to Save As Draft - this will save your listing and allow you to return to it later. If you are happy with the listing, press the List button to publish the listing. You will then see a message confirming that it has been accepted and informing you of the fee for the listing