I need help with setting up to sell an item. My wife had an account years ago and everytime she put

[clemmie02]

I need help with setting up an item to sell. My wife had an account a few years back, and everytime we put a low starting bid, someone would bid, and it said "this item will sell" , and she had to sell many items at way below what she wanted...what was she doing wrong? Help please...I do not want to make the same mistake!!

[padi*0409]

Nowadays auctions will often attract only one bid, so start your auction at the lowest price you will accept.

That McClouds daughters set is a prime example of that.

[sandypebbles]

If you are selling via auction, only start with a price you would be happy to sell for, if you only get one bid o a couple of bids

Your wife starting the listing for less than what she wanted was the problem 

Don't forget to factor in eBay fees

And most importantly, have you already fully completed sign up for Managed Payments and be verified to sell? 

And, as a new seller, your funds will be on hold for 30 days, but you must still send within your handling time

[domino-710]

Immediately change the title on the assorted dvds.

Where you have choose what you want - it suggests no matter how many - $6.

[domino-710]

Actually - I would edit the lot - no auction - Buy it Now - for the price you are willing to accept.

Take a bit of time - sort those dvds into - genre - actors - etc - perhaps 3 or four at a time.

Your postage will not cover anyone buying a ' heap '.

Do your homework on selling - it's not just a pic or two - and don't forget fees - on both item & postage.

[paper-jack]

To add to the valuable advice already given, Ebay are very fond of making suggestions that are not helpful. So be careful when they make a suggestion, such as listing in more than one category, which can incur an extra charge. Or if they suggest making offers to anyone watching your items when the price you have set is reasonable and the lowest you are prepared to receive (bearing in mind Ebay's fees etc)

It is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the Australia post rates, and bear in mind that ebay's fees are on the total amount the buyer pays.

[springyzone]

Everyone has given you spot on advice.

My advice is don't sell on ebay yet.

Don't even think of selling till you have read all the help pages about selling aand have made yourself familiar with what is needed.

So many people seem to rush in to list things with no idea of managed payments and without working out what the fees will be. It almost always ends in tears.

Ebay is not primarily an auction sort of site any more. But if you want to go down that path, start at your selling price, not a cent below and as others said, factor in those ebay  fees.

I'd suggest if this is an expensive item, consider restricting it to Australia only as well.

Sometimes things go wrong with sales and if you have to pay for a return, it is easier all round if the sale was within Australia.

And when you finally do get around to listing, lots of photos and a clear description mentioning each and every possible fault. Don't leave yourself open.