Growing up, it wasn’t unusual for people to keep a skeptical eyebrow raised when it came to eBay — however, what was once known as an auction site for obscure collectibles and lightly used clothing ...

Selling items on eBay is a quick way for your business to make some extra cash. If your items aren't selling for the prices you want, take the time to revamp your auction listings. The right photo and ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Today, many businesses use the platform to sell their inventory just ...

What happens when the role of an auction changes from selling unique items at Sotheby's to driving large markets for consumer goods on eBay and other online auction sites? EBay began as a Web site ...

eBay can function as a traditional auction, in which opposing buyers alternately place bids. But the site also offers delayed bids, which is an automated bidding method. When you place a delayed bid, ...

From registration to invoicing, here is your guide to bidding for artworks. A bidder holds up his paddle at Sotheby's in New York City. Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images. First of all, collectors ...

With the stratospheric prices from last week’s contemporary art auctions still buzzing in the headlines, you may be wondering if there’s room for non-billionaires in the salesroom. But indeed there is ...