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eBay Listing Terms, A-C
Common acronyms and abbreviations

By Aron Hsiao, About.com

[Terms A-C] [D-H] [I-N] [O-U] [V-Z]

  • "-" — (Modifier) "slightly less so," i.e. LN-

  • @Cost — "at cost"

  • "+" — (Modifier) "even more so," i.e. LN+

  • 0FB — Zero feedback (refers to bidders with few transactions)

  • 1-Day — Listing runs for only one day

  • 1st ed. — First edition

  • 1TO — One time only

  • 2nds. — Seconds

  • 3-Day — Listing runs for only three days

  • A+ — Good condition

  • AC — AC adapter or power cord

  • AI/WI — As-is, where is

  • AKA — Also known as

  • All Orig. — All original

  • ANI — Accessories not included

  • Ant. — Antique

  • AO — All original

  • AS-IS — Sold as is, no refunds or exchanges

  • ASAP — As soon as possible

  • Auth. — Authentic

  • Auto. — Autographed

  • Bare — Accessories and/or box not included

  • BBW — Buyer beware

  • BC — Back cover

  • BIN — Buy it now

  • BNWT — Brand new with tag

  • BP — Blister pack / bubble pack

  • BTS — Back to school

  • BW — Black and white

  • Cart. — Cartridge

  • CC — Cashier's check

  • CD — Compact disc

  • CLA — Cleaned, lubed, adjusted

  • COA — Certificate of authenticity

  • Compatible — 3rd party, imitation, or clone

  • Cond. — Condition

  • Cond. Unk. — Condition unknown

  • Criterion — Special edition / high quality edition film from Criterion

  • CU — Crisp and uncirculated

  • Cust. — Customs

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