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Thursday, November 3, 2011

How Many Days Should eBay Auctions Last?

When setting up a new eBay Listing you get to choose the Auction Listing Length.  The most common length is for 7 days.   You have the options of 1 Day, 3 Days, 5 Days, 7 Days and 10 Days Listings.  The cost for the 1st 4 Options is the same and .10 additional for a 10 day Listing.
A reason to choose a 10 day listing may be for Items that are Slow Sellers.  The extra days give your listing time to attract Buyer Attention.  If the Listing is more expensive and has a higher listing fee, then this is also a more economical choice.

As the Holidays approach us you may want to choose shorter length listings to meet certain deadlines.  If you are listing Housewares,  Cookware, Thanksgiving Themed Tables Cloths and so on, delivery dates prior to Thanksiving are necessary.  You can still list these items on the Thursday before Thanksgiving and have them delivered in time.  Just choose a 1 day listing or a 3 day listing with express shipping.

This is especially important when counting down the Days until Christmas.  No one wants a Christmas gift that is delivered late or even cutting it too close for comfort such as a December 24th Delivery.  With the Postal System getting busier and busier as Christmas approaches, it is best to allow a few extra cushion days for delivery!  During the Holidays eBay usually offers temporary specials on listing fees for shorter auction times.

A 1, 3 or 5 day listing is also a good option for listings you want to sell fast and usually get buyer attention right after being listed.   Also good for temporarily reduced prices.

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