Free auction listings for private sellers this weekend

March 18, 2010

If you’re a private seller you can list for free on eBay UK this weekend. For both Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March 2010 insertion fees will be waived for auction style listings regardless of the start price. Business Sellers and PowerSellers… Read more

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Another eBay.com CLD on 16th March

March 16, 2010

Last week, Chris asked if the cheap listing day on 10th March would be the last one on eBay.com. Today, we have the answer: no. On March 16th, sellers listing auctions on eBay.com, eBay.ca and eBay Motors will save 50% on insertion fees… Read more

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50% off auction insertion fees on eBay.com today

March 11, 2010

If you sell on auction style listings in the US then today’s a good day to save some money on fees. eBay.com are holding a one day promotion today (11th March). As with previous promotions you’ll need to have 12 month Detailed Seller Rating of… Read more

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Will this be the last cheap listing day for eBay.com?

February 9, 2010

eBay.com are running yet another over two days for auction listings. There’s 50% off insertion fees on the the 9th and 10th February, but sellers have to be either too new to have a DSR rating, or have a 12 month rating of 4.5 or above on all four… Read more

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10¢ fixed price core listing promotion on eBay.com

February 2, 2010

eBay.com are running a 10¢ promotion for fixed price listings for store owners from today until the end of March. It’s the end of March that Store Inventory Format listings will cease to exist and migrate to 30 day or Good Til Canceled fixed price… Read more

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Private seller free auction promo extended

January 29, 2010

eBay UK has announced this morning that its promotion for free auction listings for private sellers is being extended. Private sellers who list auctions starting at £4.99 or lower, in Media categories (Music; Books, Comics and Magazines; Video… Read more

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Free listing for casual sellers on Sunday

January 13, 2010

There’s a , 17th January. This time however the rules are tighter than ever to prevent business sellers from getting in on the action. Firstly the free listing only applies to auctions, but also “professional tools, such as, Turbo Lister” are… Read more

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eBay UK extends FVF discount offer for free postage categories

December 30, 2009

eBay UK has again extended its promotion offering reduced FVFs in selected subcategories for sellers offering free domestic postage. The promotion will now run until 31st March 2010. Valid subcategories are in CSA (Clothing, Shoes and Accessories)… Read more

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20% FVF discounts for media and tyres extended

December 23, 2009

Yet again eBay UK have extended the 20% discount off final value fees for media listings offering free postage. The qualifying categories are Music, Books, Video games and DVD, Film & TV, and of course for most listings sellers have no choice but to… Read more

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eBay.com extends 5c media listings to end of March

December 21, 2009

eBay.com has announced that it’s extending the promotional 5c insertion fee for sellers in media categories until the end of March 2010. The special offer is valid for fixed price listings in the Books, Music, Movies & DVDs and Video Games… Read more

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Free auction listings for private sellers 5th – 6th Dec

December 3, 2009

There’s a , but only for auctions and only for private sellers. eBay have also created an “” where consumers can browse for some ideas of what to sell along with average sale guide prices. It’s again worth remembering that buyers that sell the… Read more

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ebay Australia: Free listings and new buyer emails

November 26, 2009

Good news if you’re Australian, you’ve got two days (26th – 27th November) to . There are the normal restrictions with a few categories like motors not qualifying and of course the duplicate listing policy remains in force. The promotion is only… Read more

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Free auction listings for private sellers this Sunday

November 12, 2009

On Sunday 15th November, private sellers will pay no insertion fees for auction listings on eBay UK and eBay Ireland, irrespective of starting price. Auction-with-BIN is included, BIN proper is not. Other fees apply, read the small print before you… Read more

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eBay UK extends free P&P FVF promo again

September 30, 2009

eBay UK has announced today that it’s extending the long-running discount on FVFs for sellers offering free P&P in selected categories. Sellers in Clothing, Shoes and Accessories, Video Games, Technology, Music, Books and DVDs, Film & TV… Read more

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Free listings for private sellers this Sunday

September 10, 2009

There’s a (13th September) for auctions launched by private sellers. There are a few restrictions such as the motors category and of course business sellers aren’t eligible to participate. Any listing upgrade fees and final value fees will still… Read more

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Half-price listing weekend on UK Motors 5th – 6th September

September 1, 2009

eBay UK Motors is offering half-price insertion fees this weekend. For Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September, IFs will be £4 instead of the usual £8. Auction, Auction with BIN and Buy It Now formats are included, but Classified Ads and GTC are… Read more

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eBay UK celebrates birthday with 10-day FLD

August 19, 2009

eBay UK has just announced that it will celebrate its tenth birthday by offering private sellers ten whole days of free listings. From 22nd to 31st August, any item in any category with any start price listed by a private seller with a UK address… Read more

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eBay seller promotions for August and September

August 18, 2009

eBay are running a couple of promos for sellers for the rest of this month and next. Firstly, there’s a that sellers in the Music, Books, Video games and DVD, Film & TV categories can get 20% off their FVFs when they offer free domestic P&P…. Read more

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Free P&P FVF discount promotion extended

June 27, 2009

since last April offering 20% off FVFs to sellers in some categories who offer free postage on their items. This promotion was due to end this month, but has now been . The promo is valid for the Clothes, Shoes & Accessories, Video games,… Read more

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eBay UK and IE hold half-price Motors’ listing weekend

June 4, 2009

for the 6th and 7th June. Insertion fees for auction and BIN listings will be half the normal rate, so £4 or €4.50. Classified ads do not qualify for the promotion. All other fees apply as normal, and there is some other small print, so do… Read more

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eBay.com 5c insertion fees for using Product Details

June 1, 2009

Golf clubs and cameras and cell phones – oh my! for a range of items in specified categories when listed with pre-filled item information. The offer runs from 2nd to 15th June, and is valid for fixed price (“buy it now”) listings by sellers with… Read more

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eBay Motors US holds cheap auction listing week

May 29, 2009

for auction-style listings in its Parts and Accessories categories from 1st to 8th June. This will be a reduction in fees for any item starting at $10 or more. All other fees apply as normal. Vehicle listings and fixed price “buy it now” listings… Read more

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eBay.fr extends BIN discount again

May 14, 2009

for another three months. Insertion fees for BIN listings will remain at 15c regardless of the start price of the item, discounted from 50c. While other sellers on eBay.fr will no doubt be as delighted as I am that eBay have extended this… Read more

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eBay Oz offers 20c auction listings throughout April

April 7, 2009

eBay Australia are offering 20c insertion fees on auctions from 7th to 30th April. All sellers with an Australian registered address are eligible, and all other fees apply as normal. As always, please read the small print before you… Read more

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[Updated] eBay UK & Germany reduce FVFs for free shipping

April 6, 2009

Another push for free shipping today from eBays UK and Germany: until 30th June, there’s a 20% reduction in FVFs for items offering free shipping in clothing, DVDs and some technology categories. The offer applies to all listing formats except… Read more

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