Pros and Cons of Different eBay Listing Styles

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Choosing the right listing style on eBay Motors makes a difference, but which one is right for you?  Our eBay Performance Consultants break down each type’s unique positives and negatives to help you determine your priorities and maximize profit.

Fixed Price / Buy It Now

Pros:  Quick sale possibility / Buyer is guaranteed car

Cons: No leads generated / Buyers may not be interested if price is too high

Fixed Price / Buy It Now with Best Offer

Pros:  Buyer can make offer / Some leads generated

Cons: Few offers may come if price is too high / Buyer can make low offer

Auction with Reserve

Pros: High volume of leads generated with low starting price

Cons: Vehicle may not sell if leads aren’t called

Auction with No Reserve

Pros: Highest volume of leads generated with low starting price

Cons: Vehicle could sell for less than desired with low number of bids

Auction with Buy it Now

Pros: High volume of leads with low start price / Buyer can end auction with Buy It Now

Cons: Less Bids / Leads if Buy It Now is too high

Classified

Pros: Ability to market all inventory / Listings automatically started and ended

Cons: Vehicles only listed for buyers within 200 mile radius

Classified with Make an offer

Pros: Ability to market all inventory / Listings automatically started and ended / Buyer can make an offer

Cons: Vehicles only listed for buyers within 200 mile radius

Before listing a vehicle on eBay Motors, think strategically about which auction style is right for you.  To learn more about what Dealertrack can do for you on eBay, please feel free to contact the team.

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855.656.6501

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