Before listing an item on eBay, it's a good idea to research similar items that have already been sold successfully on the site. You can find great information on pricing, features, and key "buzz words" that attract buyers--and compare your item to others in the marketplace by using Completed Listings.

Completed Listings shows you which items sold and at what price which will help in pricing your items. Also it indicates what each seller charged for shipping. When you are ready to sell just click the link "List an item like this" to get started.



There are three easy ways to research previously sold items:

Find a set of items that are similar to the one you would like to sell by using keyword search or by browsing the categories. Then click the "Completed Listings" filter in the "Search Options" area on the left side of the page and click the "Show Items" button below it.

Goto the Completed Listings hub and begin browsing by category the items that have already ended. You will need to sign-in in order to see these items.

Click the "Advanced Search" link in the header to goto the "Search: Find Items" page. Check the box beside "Completed listings only." Then fill in all the parameters for the item you are researching and press the "Search" button.