Register. Sign up to accept payment through PayPal - Paypal is the preferred payment method on BOC Auction. PayPal allows you to accept buyers' credit card payments online. You can sign up for PayPal before you list your first item for sale. Register for PayPal .

Important note: If you’re selling internationally, you’ll be required to offer PayPal or Stripe merchant credit card accounts as an accepted safe payment method for your items. Please check the accepted payment policies on the site you’re listing your item for details.

Get Verified before you are able to list your items. To reduce spam we require the Seller verification process and the Bidder verification process. Potential buyers are made aware that you are a verified seller. Confirmation of your verified status will appear next to your profile and username in all areas. 

Fill out the Sell Your Item form. The sell your item form is where you create your BOC Auction listing. Here are some of the sections you will be asked to complete.

Choose a selling format. List as Auction or Buy Out or list in your store or both.

Select a category. Explore BOC Auction categories ahead of time to help you choose the most appropriate category for your item. Try searching for similar items and see what categories have been used. Select Item Specifics. This option is only available for certain categories. If you see it, be sure to fill in the details to help buyers find your item. 

Title. Write a title. Be clear, complete, and descriptive. Your title should include words buyers would search for when looking for your item. 

Write an item description. Here's your chance to really describe and promote your item. Sometimes it's easier to write your description in a word authoring program first, and then cut and paste it into the item description area in the Sell Your Item Form. Be clear and complete. Be creative, telling the history of your item and why someone would want to buy it.

Add photos. Show off your item with photos. Snap more shots of the item you want to list. So buyers know what they are bidding for.

Add videos. Show off your item with a video. So, your buyer will know what they are bidding for. (video file should be less than 6MB.

Choose pricing and listing duration. How long do you want your listing to run? How many items are you selling? What will your starting price be? Would you like to use a reserve price or sell with Buy Out?

Enter payment and postage information. How will you accept payment from your buyer when your listing ends? BOC Auction recommends offering PayPal, the fast, easy, and secure way to get paid. Where will you post your item and who will pay for that cost? The more details you include on the Sell Your Item form, the fewer questions you will receive from buyers, and this would make ending your listing easier.

Increase your item's visibility. Explore the many listing upgrades that can help your item stand out from the other listings. Choose the options that are right for you.

Review and submit your listing. Now you'll see a preview of your listing and a summary of its details. Look this over carefully. If you're satisfied and finished, submit your listing.

Now your listing begins!

And when your listing ends...

Communicate with your buyer.

Practice good communication with your buyer before and after the sale. Leave feedback on the item you sold.

Receive payment. If the buyer paid with PayPal, you will receive an email confirming the payment. If you have not yet registered for the PayPal service, you will be prompted to register to accept the payment. If the buyer paid via wire transfer, check your bank account to see if you have received payment.

Send the item to the buyer. Pack it well! Use bubble wrap or crumpled-up newspaper to protect the item from damage during postage. Make sure any parts of the item that are fragile are well padded and are located toward the center of the box if possible. You don't want damage from postage to create problems for you and your buyer.

Leave the buyer Feedback. BOC Auction Feedback system helps create a trustworthy community for everyone. Your feedback about your buyer is important information for other sellers.