Hi my Name is adam and I would like to save you some money and help those listing fees from getting put of control  All prices have gone up from the ones quoted.

When you place a listing on eBay you are asked a series of questions, starting with your main category. Using the eBay guide it’s rather easy to list an appropriate and accurate category. Then you are asked if you would like to list in a second category BE CAREFUL  this is an added cost and the FEE will vary, so unless you cant get that perfect first category  this may be an option if you have found the perfect category then Don’t LIST in a second one…. I recommend you use the sub title extra, cost 49 cents its great value. Adds that little more info to the person who is just browsing.
When it comes to your Item being NEW or USED be accurate tell the truth
When it comes to your item description go to town be Accurate  and tell the TRUTH Be descriptive this is were you will sell your item include how rare or limited how Special your Item is, anything you may think is relevant to your Item Please remember to keep it Honest.
Use the bold and underline features when you are writing your description to make key words stand out from the rest e.g. number special features age use special fonts colors there are many cool and free ways to make your description something that stands out.
 It just takes a little time.
When you are happy with your description spell check it and continue.
Starting Price:   Keep it low to start with it will encourage bidders, try to remember that the cost of listing should be factored into the overall price.
The buy it now feature cost 10 cents do you really need it
The schedule it to sell later is very handy if you work late and you don’t want the item listed at some strange time in the morning Remember cost 20 cents.
Choose your photos well the first one is free and the rest cost 25 cents each so unless you have heaps of features two or three photos should do the trick.
A good extra to remember at this time is the gallery option cost is 59 cents It adds a small picture to your listing I think its top value
The basic upgrade is GREAT value at 99 cents
Please remember to be careful with these upgrade and extras listed below.
BOLD it costs 2.00 dollars
Boarder cost $2.49
Highlights they cost 3.00 dollars
Don’t tick the remember my selection below button this will add all those extras every item you list
Use these features when you really need to make your listing stand out  make the selection manually  do it for every listing you want  these extras for. They do cost a lot of money.
The home page extra at $49.95 costly and only useful for those special items the promote your listing cost $19.95 so best kept for that special item
Click continue wait for any photos to upload 
REMEMBER to PREVIEW YOUR LISTING check for any mistakes make sure all is ok click continue CHECK THE TOTAL ADDED LISTING FEES
If you are happy then submit your listing and good luck with your sales
The average listing with good item description a sub total 3 pictures and the basic upgrade pack should cost between $1.50 and $3.00
My next column will be about basic packing and courtesy note you send with your items
Thanks for Reading this and I hope it can save you some money as well as make things easier
KIND REGARDS
Adam
Ebay ID catdogesq