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For Canadian Residents, on eBay.ca Only!

When can I use my five free listings?

Starting Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 00:00:01 ET (one second after midnight on June 1, 2008) and ending Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 23:59:59 ET (one second before midnight on June 7, 2008).

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for this promotion you must be a Canadian resident registered prior to April 2, 2008 and have never listed an item on eBay.ca prior to June 1, 2008 at 00:00:01 ET. This offer is for first-time sellers only. Only your first five listings will be eligible. This promotion is on eBay.ca only. Motors Parts & Accessories listings will be included in this promotion. Please ensure to check the promotion exclusions.

What are the fees?

For Auction-style listings the insertion fees for your first five listings will be immediately discounted and reflected on the site. PLEASE NOTE: For sellers listing with any tool other than eBay's Sell Your Item Form, the promotional price will not be shown during the listing process. Instead the discount will be reflected in view account status, as well as in the invoice.

What is excluded?

Fixed Price listings, Motors Vehicles, Store Inventory Listings, Business and Industrial Capital Equipment, Real Estate Auction Format listings and Real Estate Ad Format listings will not be included in this promotion. The promotional rate does not apply to listings that start before the promotional period, but are then revised between June 1 - 7, 2008. The promotional rate also does not apply to listings created during the promotion June 1 - 7, 2008, but scheduled to start after the promotion ends.

Listings in Canadian & US Dollars
Auction Price Insertion Fee: Books, Music, DVDs & Movies, Video Games* Regular fee Promotional Fee
$0.01 - $0.99** $0.10 $0.15 FREE (Up to 5)
$1.00 - $9.99 $0.25 $0.35 FREE (Up to 5)
$10.00 - $24.99 $0.35 $0.55 FREE (Up to 5)
$25.00 - $49.99 $1.00 $1.00 FREE (Up to 5)
$50.00 - $199.99 $2.00 $2.00 FREE (Up to 5)
$200.00 - $499.99 $3.00 $3.00 FREE (Up to 5)
$500.00 and up $4.00 $4.00 FREE (Up to 5)
*Does not include video game systems.
**Fixed-price items or items sold with Buy It Now have a minimum price of $1.00.
Selling Tips

1. How to write a good title?

An effective title includes keywords like your item's brand name, artist, or designer. Describe your item, even if your title repeats the category name. Do not include words like "wow" or "look!", buyers do not search for words like these. Click here for more tips.

2. Do I need to include a picture in my description?

Always include at least one picture in your description. A good picture of your product is essential to attract buyers. Click here for more tips.

3. At what price should I start my auction?

Start your auction as low as possible. Low starting prices tend to encourage bids. Use the Completed Listings search to see how much similar items have been sold for.

4. Which shipping service should I use?

Use Canada Post's Expedited Parcel. It is an economical option to ship packages in Canada and the USA. Also, this service provides delivery confirmation, which is a requirement for PayPal buyer and seller protection. Visit the Shipping Centre for more information.

5. What fees will I have to pay if my item sells?

If your item sells, you will be charged a Final Value Fees. The amount of your final value fee will depend on your final sale price.






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