KICKSTRADER

Here's a step-by-step guide to listing an item for sale by auction, offer or buy out. Most steps are the same for all types of listing.

1. Start by clicking on the Sell link on the main navigation bar.

2. Choose whether you would like the item listed on the main auction site, in your store only (if you have one), or in both locations. Note that store-only items will only be visible to visitors to your store.

3. Choose a main category for your item. The active category list is indicated by an orange border - each time you select a category, a list of appropriate sub-categories will be displayed until no further detail is possible. Simply click on a category to select it.

Once the category has been finalised, the Next Step button will be highlighted.

4. You may select an additional category for your item if you wish. Some items fit naturally into more than one category, and having an additional category can help more users find your item.

5. You now need to specify the Item Details. Once you have done this, click Next Step to continue.

6. The next stage is to configure the settings for your item.

7. The next step is to specify shipping and payment details for your item.

a. Shipping & Payment Details

Specify whether the buyer or seller should pay for postage.

Specify the postage and insurance costs.

Indicate whether you will post the item overseas.

b. Direct Payment

Check the box next to each of the direct payment methods that you will accept.

c. Offline Payment

Check the box next to each of the offline payment methods that you will accept. Note that you, the buyer, should be equipped to handle these payment methods yourself.

8. Preview your listing - see how it will look to buyers and make any changes necessary using the Previous Step button.

You can also choose to Save As Draft - this will save your listing and allow you to return to it later.

If you are happy with the listing, press the List button to publish the listing. You will then see a message confirming that it has been accepted and informing you of the fee for the listing.