Net-Auctions Tips on Buying and Selling Items!!

How to Post an item for Sale:

1. First you need to register on-line. Once you register, we will automatically send you an email telling you your password. You can either keep this password or go to Change Registration and put in a new password which is easier for you to remember.
2. Now you are ready to post an item. Simply go to the bottom of any active auction page, either category or specific items and you will notice links to post an item. Click on any one of these post links that say "Post New Item".
3. The first box you will fill in is the title of your item. Be very brief, but attention getting, so people will be interested enough to go further! Be as informative as you can be in this spot. Remember, you want everyone to see the rest of what you are selling! Get their attention here.
4. The next box is the category you wish to place your item in. It is important that you choose the proper category. If you do not see a category that fits your item, submit us a request to add a new category.
5. The next box is where you submit the URL for the location of your picture or Graphic Image File (Gif). If you have a personal website, you would use that location to store your GIFs and then type in the link path as follows:
   http://www.yourwebsite.com/yourgif.gif.
   If you need us to scan a photograph for you we can do it for only $3.95 per photo. Send your photos to : Net-Auctions, 2321D Solona Dr,Ft. Worth, Texas 76117
6. The next box is "Days until Close", in other words, how long do you want your auction to last? Most people select from 3 to 7 days, since most bidders wait until the last minute to bid anyway. 3 to 7 days gives people enough time to view the items yet is short enough to get fast results.
7. The next box is the description of your item. Be sure to remember to put all of your information regarding what form of payment you will accept from the winning bidder. Let bidders know how much shipping and handling will cost here as well. You can use html if you want to spruce up the look of your description. The more accurate your information is, the better your chances are of selling the item.
8. The next important box is your starting bid amount. Most sellers will start with a low starting bid so they can attract more interested bidders. More bidders means more action, and more action usually means higher bid prices in the end! Don't start too high, otherwise no one will ever bid.
9. The next box is the reserve price amount. This is an optional box, however, if you do not want to sell your item below a certain amount, and you want your bidding to start low, use this option. Many bidders do not like reserve auctions, so we don't recommend you use this feature unless you absolutely have to. If the high bidder does not meet your reserve price, you are NOT obligated to sell the item.
10. The last box is the bid increment. This is the minimum amount which you designate people must increment their bids on your item. Typically if you have a large ticket item such as a car, you may want people to bid in $50 increments and if you have small ticket items such as beanie babies, you may want people to bid in $1 increments. Use your own discretion here.
11. The next step is to preview what you've done. It is very IMPORTANT TO PREVIEW and make sure everything is input correctly before you post the item for bid. Once you post the item, you CANNOT change it.
12. Once you've posted your item for auction, you will be listed as the first bidder. You will be notified by email automatically once you receive your first bid!

Everyone can easily participate.

Anyone can participate if they have an item they wish to sell. A simple way to get started is to find members in your group with Internet access and have them volunteer listing other people's items who don't have Internet connections.

Special Advertising is available to help promote Special Events or Campaigns!

We will offer AD space and assistance for organizations wishing to heavily promote a special function or event. Currently this service is free of charge. Feel free to email us to find out more about this feature.

Use this as an opportunity to educate!

Children love to help and they also love computers! This is also an excellent way for you to get involved with your children while using the computer. Not only children, but many elderly people want to get involved in the computer age and they have the time to list those items people bring to sell!