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eBay charges a listing fee when you relist an auction. If your item did not sell the first time around, and it sells when you list it a second time, we will automatically refund the relisting fee (a few conditions apply, review our relist policy for details). Take a moment to review the tips below to help you relist your item.

1. Add Photos
   • People love to see what they're buying!
     
   • If you'd like to learn how, see the tips on adding pictures (http://www.allauto.com.au/auction/help/basics/n-phototut-index.html). Need more information on including pictures with your listings? Two excellent tutorials on the subject can be found at (http://www.pongo.com) and (http://www.twaze.com/aolpix/). (These tutorials are maintained by eBay community members, and eBay is not responsible for their content or accuracy).
   • Have a picture stored in your computer? Save time and money by instantly uploading your first 2 pictures free with eBay's picture service. Your pictures are automatically resized and formatted so that you can start selling on eBay immediately.
     
     
2. Change the Title
   Some bidders start by scanning the titles. So make yours eye-catching! Winners are descriptive and exciting. Is your item:
   
   • beautiful
   • rare
   • mint
   • wonderful
   • cherished
   • original
   • or something better?
     
     
3. Price it right
   • When you re-list your item, try setting the minimum bid at a lower price.
   • When you re-list a Reserve Price Auction item, you may want to consider a lower Reserve Price or no Reserve Price at all.
     
     
4. Change the category
   • Look for other categories that might help buyers find your item. For example, if you listed your Disney-Beanie Baby in the Collectibles: Disney category, you may want to re-list it in the Toys: Beanie Babies: Disney category.
   • Check the Category Overview to find just the right one.
   • Or search for items like yours and see where they're listed. You can even check to see how bidding is going.
     
     
5. Update the description
   • Include as much information and as many details as you can.
   • Tell about how you got a particular item, its age, the material, the shape, and more.
   • Remember, a minor detail to you could be a very big deal to a potential bidder!

While you will have to pay a listing fee to get your auction re-listed, eBay will automatically refund the re-listing fee if your item sells the second time. If it doesn't sell, you will be responsible for the re-listing fee. A few conditions apply, so review the re-list policy for details.