BETA YOURSELF
BETA YOURSELF SELLING ON EBAY
Hitting the new year surrounded by old tat? Need some extra cash in a hurry? Craig Grannell explains how to get the most out of the (in)famous online marketplace…
THE BASICS
■ Protect yourself
Do what you can to avoid scammers. Give your account a complex password and activate 2FA in eBay’s settings. On desktop, head to ‘Account settings’ > ‘Site preferences’ to block buyers with non-payment strikes and manage a block list. Cancel bids from anyone with negative feedback, and send expensive items via fully trackable post.
■ Get it write
Put searchable keywords in your listing titles, and check spellings carefully — errors can cost you sales because fewer people will find your listings. Examine successful auctions for the titles and descriptions they used, and be wary of eBay automatically adding information — if you do include it, check every detail against what you’re selling.