Good auction items get more bids. A few simple touches make a big difference in how much your items raise.

Use a clear photo

• Add a bright, clear photo to every item.
• Show it close up and in good light.
• Items with photos get far more attention than items without.

Write a description people want to read

• Say exactly what the winner gets.
• Include the fun part, like the experience or the story behind it.
• Keep it short and easy to read.
• List the details that matter, like dates, sizes, or limits.

Price it to invite bids

• Set the starting bid around 30 to 50 percent of the value.
• A lower start invites more people to jump in.
• Use a bid increment that fits the item's value.

Help bidders find it

• Give the item a clear, simple name.
• Set the item type and category so it is easy to browse.
• Turn on Currently Public Item so bidders can see it.

One last check

Before you go live, open your public form and look at each item the way a bidder would. If it looks good to you, it will look good to them.