Should I wait for free listing, or just list this?

[PrincessOfWails]

I'm toying with the idea of replacing my oven and hob, and I've found new ones I like, which fit etc etc.
So, I thought I'd list my current ones on e-bay to see what happens- if I get a bid, I immediately purchase new ones!! (In the event of having no oven or hob, I can manage. Just!)

Should I wait for free listing day, or just go for it? Is it worth waiting for the free listing days anyway if it's the occasional item?

How much will you start the auction at?

Some of my items didn't sell so I am waiting for another free listing in case they don't sell again and I won't have to pay any fees.

Free listing is just free to put up the item, you still have to pay a % once the item sells.

I've just had an email stating free listing this weekend!

Dunno, haven't thought that far ahead really! I'd rather not sell at 99p, obv. But I'm not expecting to get hundreds - more like £50, maybe £100 if I'm really lucky.
The listing fees are basically quite low anyway, aren't they? I'm guessing there's a big chance these won't sell - the oven is fitted, and the hob is LPG gas (although can be converted to city gas). They're not amazingly sexy or trendy - but I'd rather not just bin them if I can get something for them!

I got an email this morning that says free listings for May 21st and 22nd.

Ooh, Cookie, that could be problem solved, then. It's not listed under 'news' for me, though. Is it likely to be general for everyone??

The most I have put up an item was £50 and that cost £1 to put up.

If you get free listing then you may as well put them on, northing to lose then.

Have you searched ebay for similar items? That might give you an idea of how much to put them up for.

I haven't had an email!

I've had an e-mail as well confirming free listings on 20th and 21st May.

Where's my email! I can't see it on announcements either.

I don't get e-bay emails but depend on the announcements. Maybe Cookie is special!

I'm sure I'm not special! It's odd that it's not in Announcements ... maybe it's a scam email? I wouldn't have thought so though, because usually scam emails are after personal details of some sort.

Have you checked your announcements? Tbh I don't think I get the ebay emails.

Mean kind of scammer, though! Got me all excited about free listing and everything!! Talk about getting a girl's hopes up!

The e-mails usually come out before it is listed in the announcements - up to a day before, I have found. I got an e-mail and it is genuine as it contains my eBay name and eveything.....

Oh maybe thats why then. I'll check announcements tomorrow. I have a huge amount to put on!

Yay, well the oven dilemma is sorted - I list for free; and I can list other stuff too. Thanks for the info!

Announcement just posted... nearly 2 days after e-mails came out!

Free listing day on 21 and 22 May on eBay.co.uk

20 May, 2011 | 12:22PM BST

Hello,

We?re pleased to announce that on the 21 and 22 May, private sellers who list item(s) at any starting price in an eligible category using the auction format on eBay.co.uk, will not pay an insertion fee*.

Only sellers whose accounts meet eBay?s minimum seller performance standards are eligible. Sellers should confirm eligibility by checking their account status on My eBay.

Items listed using professional tools, such as (but not limited to), Turbo Lister and Sales Manager Pro, are excluded. Items will only be eligible for this promotion if they are listed with the eBay iPhone application, Quick sell or Advanced sell (Sell Your Item) forms.

For inspiration on what to sell check out our eBay House.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Regards,
The eBay Team

Thanks, have just seen the announcement. Better get my camera out!