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How to Sell on eBay Singapore for FREE in 20 Mins!

You can list an item for sale on eBay Singapore at no cost in about 20 minutes by following a straightforward three-step process.

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Archive · 17 Feb 2022
How to Sell on eBay Singapore for FREE in 20 Mins!
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KEY POINTS

  • ●You need a valid debit or credit card and a local phone number to start selling on eBay Singapore.
  • ●The listing process takes three main steps: creating an account (5 mins), listing your item with photos and details (15 mins), and completing seller registration (5 mins).
  • ●You can list up to 12 photos for free and set your item as either an auction with a starting bid or a fixed Buy It Now price.
  • ●Buyers are more likely to purchase from sellers with positive feedback history, which you can build by buying small items from others first.
  • ●You must calculate and include postage costs upfront, either via SingPost or offering local pickup options.

IN SIMPLE TERMS

eBay Singapore lets you sell things online without paying listing fees. The guide walks you through creating an account, listing your item with photos and a price, and setting up seller details—all in roughly 20 minutes if you have a phone number, a debit or credit card, and know your postage costs.

WHY IT MATTERS

Selling online at zero listing cost opens a low-barrier way for individuals to earn money from unwanted items.
The streamlined 20-minute process removes a major friction point that deters newcomers from trying e-commerce.
Building seller feedback early creates trust and increases the likelihood of future sales at better prices.
Making the platform accessible to non-tech-savvy individuals expands the pool of local sellers and item variety available.

WHERE DO YOU STAND?

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The Full Story

Trying something new like selling on eBay Singapore always sound difficult and time-consuming. And this is especially true for those who are not so net-savvy.

Thus we have come up with a simple step-by-step guide with vivid examples to help you sell on eBay Singapore at $0 cost in just 20 minutes!

To ensure the effectiveness of this guide , we recommend you complete the entire registration process while referring to this guide concurrently. For your convenience, ALL links found on this guide will open in a separate window when you click on them.

Before You Start to Sell on eBay Singapore

Before we start, please ensure you SATISFY the following requirements:

  • Have a valid debit or credit card
  • Have a local landline or mobile phone number

Next, it is ESSENTIAL to determine the cost of postage via SingPost:

Finally, the following are OPTIONAL but it will be great if you have them:

  • A PayPal account
  • 1-3 digital photos of the item that you intend to sell
    (Recommended size: Between 1,000-1,600 pixels on the longer side)

I have on hand a valid phone number, debit/credit card and cost of postage for my item, LET’S START!

Step 1: Create an eBay Singapore Account (5 Mins)

Before you can sell on eBay Singapore, you must first register as an user by following the steps below:

a. On eBay Singapore‘s main page, click on the blue colour “register” link in the upper left-hand corner (next to the logo).

eBay Singapore Registration

Register with eBay Singapore now (this will open in a new window).

b. Next on the registration page, complete your personal information. You may like to take note of the following pointers:

  • First Name & Surname – Your full name
  • Email address – Use an email address that you check frequently as alerts from eBay SG will be sent to this email account

c. After clicking the “Register“, an email with your username will be sent to the email address that you have provided.

d. Login to your email account, open the email and note down your username.

e. Login to eBay.com.sg with your username and password, and verify your email address.

Step 2: List Your Item to Sell on eBay Singapore (15 Mins)

a. Click on “Sell” on the upper right-hand corner of any page.

b. Click List an item.

c. Input 3-5 words about the item that you are selling. For example: tote bags and click the “Search icon“.

d. Select the most relevant category from the list of suggested categories, and click “Create a new listing“.

e. Select Condition: New with tags; New without tags; New with defects; or Pre-owned.

f. Provide your contact info, and Continue.

g. Title: Write a title that best describes what you are selling and use keywords that are relevant to the item. For example:

Authentic Pink ABC Leather Bag

h. Complete Item Specifics.

i. Add a photo: Add the first 12 pictures for Free.

j. Item description (Optional): Provide a clear and accurate description of the item which includes Age, Brand, Condition, Features and Postage Details. For example:

This is a 1 month old Pink ABC Bag in excellent condition.

It is 100% authentic as it is purchased directly from ABC in the US. This bag is small thus perfect for a night out.

For Local Pickup: Self collect at Ang Mo Kio
For Mail: Please add SGD$x.xx for local mail & SGD$x.xx for local registered mail (Singapore Only)

k. Pricing: Select Auction (bidding involved, you select the winning price) and input “Starting bid“. For example: $0.99 usually yields the best result for bidding.

AND/OR Select Buy It Now (no bidding involved, buyer can purchase instantly at a set price) and input “Price“. For example: $15.00 is the price that you are willing to sell immediately.

l. Auction duration: If you can wait, select 7 or 10 days. Usually the longer the duration, the higher the price generated.

m. Complete Postage: Ship your item and/or Local pickup.

n. Change Listing preference if you wish to edit the Payment Options; Handling time; Country or region; or Returns.

o. Click List with displayed fees.

Step 3: Create an eBay Singapore Seller Account (5 Mins)

a. Login again using your username and password.

b. Verify phone number.

c. Sync your profiles.

d. Add a credit or debit card.

e. Submit registration info.

Congratulations! You’ve just listed your first item to sell on eBay Singapore!

Final Note

Buyers are less likely to buy from sellers with no feedback history.

You will get feedback when you buy or sell on eBay Singapore.

You can build a positive feedback history quickly by buying small items from other sellers and making payment promptly.

Do check out Your Must-Know Buying Guide on eBay Singapore! before you start buying.

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