*You must be logged in and approved to sell for this to appear.

To post an item, we require you to choose a category then click Next. For this demonstration, we are going to select Automotive. If you don’t see a category for your item, please contact us.
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Once you choose the category, it will take you to step 3. If you mistakenly chose the wrong category, click the back button.

Item Title: Keep your title short, but descriptive. Aim for a clear, straightforward summary of what the item is so bidders can quickly identify it in search results.

Item Description: When writing your detailed description, provide as many details as possible. This helps cut down on questions from bidders. Be honest and upfront about the condition of the item, and include relevant details such as dimensions, mileage, model numbers, or defects.

You can format your description using the editing tools provided (bold, underline, bullet points, centered text, etc.) to make your listing easier to read.
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​Optimize Description Button: You also have the option to use the Optimize Description feature. This tool uses AI to automatically enhance your description for clarity, completeness, and improved auction performance. Once generated, you can compare the AI-optimized version with your original description and choose which one to publish on your listing.
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This section is where you can include any specific requirements or policies that are unique to your agency. These may cover important details such as pickup procedures (dates, times, or appointment requirements), required documentation for transfer (proof of insurance, bill of sale, etc.), disclaimers about item condition (e.g., "sold as-is, where-is"), or any other rules bidders must follow. These terms are in addition to Municibid's Terms and Conditions, which all bidders agree to when registering and every time they place a bid. Clear and detailed seller terms help set bidder expectations upfront and minimize disputes or confusion after the auction closes.
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Custom ID: This is used if your agency has an internal inventory number for the item.

​Voted On: If the item is voted on, select yes and the date it will be voted on. Please note, we urge sellers to end the auction as close to the voting date as possible.

Shipping: If you are willing to ship the item, please indicate this here.

Item Inspection: If the bidder needs to schedule an appointment to view the item, you can list the contact person’s name and phone number here.

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​Vin: After inserting the VIN number of the vehicle, click Verify this Vin number and the Year Make and Model will automatically populate. If the vin number is an invalid vin, it will state this after clicking the button. Please double check the number is right and that it is only 17 digits long.

​Starting Price: We recommend setting the starting price very low to entice bidding. A low starting price will bring in more bidders, who then will get competitive with each other, driving the price much higher. The starting price should be about 10 percent of the estimated market value. The most successful auctions are the auctions that start at the lowest price.

Reserve Price: We only recommend using a reserve if you are absolutely not willing to sell the item for even a dollar less than the reserve price. You have the right to reject any bids for any reason, even if you don’t set a reserve. Our bidders agree to this and understand their winning bid may be subject to a vote for approval or rejection.

If you do set a reserve, this will display “reserve not yet met” on the auction page until bidding has surpassed the specified dollar amount. If you set a reserve and receive bids, but the bids did not meet the reserve, the system will not provide you with any results and declare the auction unsuccessful. However, if the auction closes and it did not meet the reserve price, you always have the option to offer the item to the highest bidder.

Tax: If for some reason you are required to charge tax, select this option and enter the percentage to be charged. Please check with your agency if you are required to charge tax.

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Click the blue Add My Images button to upload photos. The first photo, the one on the top left corner, will be the cover photo for the item. If you want to reorder the photos, simply click on the photo and drag it to rearrange the order. If you would like to add additional photos, just click the green Add Images button again.

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​Payment Instructions: In the payment instructions section, please note your acceptable payment methods and when payment needs to be made.

​Start Date: Select your desired date and time that you would like your auction to start or if you leave this blank, your auction will immediately start upon posting.  

End Date: Next you will choose the date and time you would like the auction end. We recommend ending auctions on weekdays from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, except Fridays, we recommend ending by 3:00 pm. If you are listing multiple items, we also urge sellers to stagger the ending times by 5 to 10 minutes. If the item will be voted on, end the auction as close to the ending date as possible.

Then click Post Listing and you are finished!
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You can also save your listing as a draft. To edit your draft at a later time, go to My Municibid and click on Drafts.

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​Activate Listing: This will make your listing active for bidding.

Edit: You will be able to make any changes necessary.