| eBay lets you choose from four different lengths for your auctions: 3, 5, 7, and 10 days. The first three options come at the standard listing price; 10-day auctions cost you an additional 10 cents . The default ”and most common ”length is 7 days. Choose anything shorter, and you miss any potential buyers who only check in one day a week. Choose the longer option, and it's probably overkill. (Plus you have to wait an extra three days to collect your money.) Know, however, that some sellers like a 10-day auction that starts on a Friday or Saturday, so that they get two weekends in their bidding schedule. Others prefer a shorter auction (as long as it runs over a weekend ), recognizing that most bidding happens during the last few hours, anyway. If you really need your money quickly, go with a 3- or 5-day auction, but try to time the listing so that you get in a bidding weekend. Also know that some buyers expect and plan on 7-day auctions, so you might not get as much last-minute sniping if you opt for the shorter length. "Mike Sez"  | I recommend you go for the standard 7-day auction, which is what I use for all my items. It's what users expect, and it allows for bidding on each day of the week ”without taking too long to get the process over with. |
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