Reposting, or relisting, an item on eBay is a simple process that allows you to put unsold or ended listings back up for sale, either individually or in bulk. This helps you quickly get your products back in front of potential buyers without having to create a new listing from scratch.
Relisting Your eBay Items
Whether your auction ended without a sale, you closed a fixed-price listing, or you simply want to try selling an item again, eBay provides straightforward tools to relist. You can access these options primarily through your Seller Hub or the "My eBay" section.
Relisting a Single Item
To relist an individual item that didn't sell or was ended:
- Navigate to your Listings: Go to your My eBay: Selling page and look for the "Unsold" or "Ended" sections, or visit your Seller Hub Listings.
- Locate the Item: Find the specific listing you need to put back on eBay.
- Click Relist: Next to the item, click the "Relist" button.
- Review and Submit: You will be redirected to the "List Your Item" form. Here, you can review all details, make any necessary edits (like adjusting the price, updating photos, or revising the description), and then submit your listing.
Relisting Multiple Items Simultaneously
For efficiency, especially when dealing with several unsold items, you can relist them all at once:
- Access Your Unsold Listings: Go to your Seller Hub Listings or the "Unsold" section within "My eBay."
- Select Items: Check the boxes beside all the items you need to relist from your list of unsold or ended items.
- Choose Relist Option: Click the "Relist" or "Relist as fixed price" button, which is usually located at the top of the item list.
- Confirm: Follow any prompts to confirm the relisting. Depending on the volume and type of items, you may have options to quickly relist without extensive individual edits.
Key Considerations When Relisting on eBay
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Fees | Be aware that standard listing fees, including insertion fees, may apply again when you relist an item, particularly if it's past its first free relist or if you've exceeded your monthly free listing allowance. Check eBay's fee structure for details. |
| Optimizing | Relisting is a perfect opportunity to optimize your listing. If an item didn't sell, consider why. Adjust your price, improve your product photos, refine keywords in your title and description, or offer different shipping options. |
| Listing Format | When relisting, you often have the flexibility to change the listing format. For example, you can switch an item that previously failed as an auction to a "Buy It Now" (fixed-price) listing, and vice-versa. |
| Item Quantity | If you have multiple identical items, you can adjust the quantity when relisting to offer more or fewer units than before. |
| Returns & Policies | Review your return policy and shipping details to ensure they are still competitive and accurate. |
By following these steps and considering these points, you can effectively repost your items on eBay and increase your chances of making a sale. For more detailed information, refer to eBay's official help page on relisting items.
