Online Auction Format
When to choose the classic eChinabid way to sell

Most listings on eChinabid use the standard online auction format.

A typical auction-style listing works this way:

  1. The seller offers one or more items and sets a starting price.
  2. Buyers visit the listing and bid on the item during the online auction's duration.
  3. When the auction-style listing ends, the high bidder or bidders buy the item from the seller for the high bid.

The auction-style format is flexible. When you use it, you will be given many options, including giving buyers an opportunity to buy at a fixed price ( Buy It Now ), and setting a hidden minimum-selling price ( reserve price .)

Auction is probably the right format for you, unless:

  • You would rather offer your item only at your specified price, and not accept bids in the auction process. In that case, choose Fixed Price .