There are several visual effects and listing options available. These are optional and may require a fee.
- Category Featured - The listing will be featured above other items in category listings.
- Highlight Listing - The listing with have a highlighted background to attract attention.
- Bold Listing - The listing title will be displayed with a bold font.
- Hit counter - A free service to help track how many views your listing has received.
- Auto Relist - Automatically relist an unsold item.
To list items for sale you must first enter the item information. The following fields are required:
- Category - This is the category and/or sub-category where you’re listing will be located.
- Title - The title of your listing.
- Item Location - The location the items will be shipped from.
- Detailed Description - Any information about the item for sale.
- Selling Method - Traditional Auction, Fixed Price Listing.
- Number of Days to Run - The listing duration. If this option is not present, the Seller must enter the Start and/or End dates for the listing.
- Starting Price - The lowest acceptable price for your listing (unless you specify a Reserve), or the cost of goods for a Fixed Price listing.
Depending on the site configuration, the following fields may also be required:
- End Date - This option becomes available if the Seller is allowed to specify the exact start and end date of the listing.
The following fields are optional:
- Hit Counter Style
- Category Featured
- Highlight Listing
- Bold Listing
- PayPal Email - Supply your PayPal email address and a link will be created for the winning bidder to make a payment. This field is required if you wish to accept PayPal payments.
- Handling Fee - The additional charge for shipping and handling the item.
- Auto Relist - Allows you the option of having your item automatically relist if it goes unsold.
- Upload Base Image - This is the main image for your listing.
- Start Date - The Seller is allowed to specify the exact start date of the listing.
- Premium Extra Images - Additional images that can be added to the listing for a fee.
The following options are optional and only available for Traditional Auctions:
- Buy It Now
- Reserve Price
Some item categories may require additional information. For example, a category called "Textbooks" may require the seller to include the ISBN or edition.
Shipping rates must also be defined. You can use flat rate shipping, where the seller chooses which shipping services to make available and enters a flat rate for each shipping option, or the shipping calculator. To use the shipping calculator you must choose which shipping services to offer then enter the weight and dimensions of the package.
Adding Images - You can add images when you list an item. You can also edit a listing to include additional images.
Images must be in .jpg or .gif format.
- .jpg - File format that reduces file size without reducing image quality.
- .gif - Common file format used specifically for web graphics.
To upload an image (from the 'Sell an Item' form):
- Click "Browse"
- Locate the image file on your computer
- Select the file name
- Click "Open"
To change an image (from the 'Sell an Item' form):
- Click "Browse" on the image you wish to change
- Locate the image file on your computer
- Select the file name
- Click "Open"
The images that you choose for your listing can be interchanged. If you do not like the original image order, you can rearrange them by changing their sequence number.
Edit a Listing - Complete listing information can be edited IF:
- Auction - The item has received 0 (zero) bids
- Fixed Price Listing - 0 (zero) items have been sold
If a listing has received bids the following changes can be made:
- The Seller can append a note to the item description
- Listing Options can be added
To Edit a listing:
- Login to your account
- Click on My Account
- Click “Active” to view a list of your active listings
- Click “Edit Listing” on the item you wish to edit
- Make changes to available fields
- Click the button "Save Changes"
Cancel a Listing :
- End the listing early OR
- Delete the listing
To End a listing early (immediately):
- Login to your account
- Click on My Account
- Click “Active” to view a list of your active listings
- Click “End Early” tab on the listing you wish to end.
If you need further assistance please contact the boocoo auctions help desk at (877) 855-5175, or boocoo@rangerdata.com.
