Can I start first item at 99c?

[seanpbh]

Is it ok to list your first item starting bid at 99c? I am trying to sell a book but read that you should not list your first item for 99c? but more along the book price

I think my photos were good and description was detailed

I just listed it for a 5 day auction at 5.00 and it finished with no bids, I want to relist it and feel that 99c may work better?

[bjammin]

Yes, starting that item at $.99 should be absolutely fine.

[slokor]

Don't know where you read that its not a good thing. I would say its actually preferable since ebay themselves recommend doing so.

[seanpbh]

it was a comment on the forum, ok cool I will try 99c

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by seanpbh

it was a comment on the forum, ok cool I will try 99c

people might have been saying don't buy items @.99cents as that could be seen as feedback manipulation.

Well done on your first listings, sean'.

You have worked well to get there.

[pokerpro]

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I'm not a fan of starting at .99¢...I mean, then why not 1¢? It just looks kind of "hinkey" to me...but I know most others seem to see no problem, so I'm just throwing my 2 cents out there.

[joew8989]

I do it all the time and have never had a problem

[yankee]

I run all my auctions at .99 and all my first 3 listings are auctions. 3, 5 and 7 days then a fixed price listing to the max. Usually get increases under a week. Ship instantly and upload tracking and usually get an increase of day five of selling using this method as of recently anyways.

[Rambo3]

It depends on what you're selling honestly.

If you're selling high demand items guaranteed to sell (electronics)
Starting price could be $100 X 4 /5(ab-7)2. It's going to sell..

If you're selling other things.. do not start at $.99
You will make no money in some cases.