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Starting Bid
eBay Seller Features Guide

By Aron Hsiao, About.com

"Starting Bid" Seller Feature

The "Starting Bid" is a seller-supplied amount that will be used as the minimum first bid when the auction listing is posted.
Surcharge
No

Use When
You are listing an item for auction, rather than at a fixed price, as the minimum amount that must be offered by the first bidder on the item.

DON'T Use When
You are not listing an item for auction, but rather at a fixed price.

Restrictions
Not present on non-bidding listings.

Use and Details

Access via listing form part three, "Pictures & Details," in section near top labeled "Pricing and duration."

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