Step 1: Getting
Ready – Do your research & sign up for eBay
Based on demand, decide what to sell, where
to source and how much to price your items
Sign up for an eBay seller account. It’s free.
(To keep eBay safe, you’ll be asked to verify
your account by entering your credit card details.)
Step 2: Start listing your
items
Select the appropriate eBay site and category
to list your items for sale
Describe your item in detail and include good
photos
Select your payment and shipping options
Payments: Only pre-approved electronic
payment methods such as PayPal are permitted
on eBay.
Postage: Offer several shipping options
with tracking and clearly indicate shipping
times
Step 3: Confirm your identity
If you’re selling internationally, once you’ve created your listing, you’ll be asked to confirm your identity (this step is required before items can be listed for sale).
You can choose one of the three ways to confirm your identity:
*Please note that this step is not required for domestic sellers. For domestic sellers, you can directly submit your listing and sell your item. The listing you create will be stored for 30 days so you’ll be able to complete your listing and start selling in just a few easy clicks.
Step 4: Completing the sale
Receive payment and post your item. Remember: Use a shipping service which provides
tracking such as Singpost, DHL and Fedex
to give you and your buyer more protection.
Provide excellent customer support and prompt
follow-up to buyer inquiries