Ebay time

1stforbouncycastles

Hi everyone, just a quick question. Am hoping to sell some items on ebay and am wondering whats the best length of time to sell them for?

3 days, 5 days, 7 days or 10 days? I was thinking 10 days but is that too long?

Thanks in advance for your help, if people could let me know their ebay selling experiences that would be great!

Thanks

sham63

Depends what the items are. For example, a current DVD will sell easily on a 3 day listing but a more obscure item will be better on a 7 or 10 day. Most of the time 7 days is enough - also think about your target market and when they will be looking on Ebay. Suday night is usually a good time for a listing to end.

soolin

As Sham says, the time depends on the goods really- always look at completed listings as well to see what sort of interest there is.

When I list collectables or antiques I tend to do 10 day listings as they have few buyers and I tend to sell on first bid- so the longer the better. Other popular items I'll list for 5 or 7 days on the basis that they are common place so I have no need to get them seen by many people, I just need to compete against other seller in 'Best Match'

MadelinesMum

Hi, also think about when you're free to post. For example, I tend to end auctions before the weekend as I know I'm free to go to the post office on Saturdays and Mondays (I have four children and youngsters and PO queues don't mix!).