Listings taking 24 hours to post even auctions

[levelups]

Despite this being a newish account, I’ve been with eBay since 2007 as a seller and top rated. I don’t ever remember eBay taking up to 24 hours to post my listings. I used to be able to see them - in search - a few mins after I posted. Ok, fine, but it’s also affecting my auction posts - if I start a 7 day auction it really only becomes public on day 6 and if I post it for 10 days, it starts showing up on day 9. What gives?? Time is money and eBay does not value that. 

[dogchow747]

I am not sure, I see 3 listings with a Animal Crossing game as the newest posted.

I am not sure of the exact reason for the delay, but this is not a new issue.

I agree time is money, but the last hours are the most money.

I think eBay is trying to balance keeping scam listings off the site, some new listings are reviewed.

Many sellers search for "items ending soonest" and bid near the end.

I am not trying to prop up eBay, I have my own issues with them,

But a few hours delay in posting a new auction is not going to shut you out of the loop.

Wish you best of luck.

[katzrul15]

We listed several items last night late and woke up to 3 of them selling by 8 am this morning.

Not experiencing what you are relative to listings - hang in there.  It really does all even out, even with the ebbs and flows on this site and others.  Good luck!

[downunder-61]

If you are editing or changing things on listings this starts the clock again - I have to say I hae never heard of a 7 day auction not going live until day 6

[coolections]

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@downunder-61 wrote:

I have never heard of a 7 day auction not going live until day 6

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It is not day 6 going live. He listed it and it is taking 24 hours LEAVING 6 days for the auction. Don't worry OP, 6 days is plenty of time for an auction. Most buyers only look at auctions at the beginning of the list and auctions ending. Very few watchers in between anyway.

[downunder-61]

D'uh, my bad......... totally misread it LOL

[jranfo_3]

No you didn't 

[jasmen@ebay · Accepted solution]

Hey guys, @levelups welcome back!

There can be an indexing time that at the most can take up to 48 hours, but usually never does. Depending on the item, like @dogchow747 mentioned, some take longer than others. 

Also @downunder-61 is correct, every time you make a change or click edit it will reset that clock. If it's not live for more than 48 hours please reach out to CS, thanks! 

[gracieallen01]

Well, look on the bright side - according to the TOS, under certain circumstances, you listing may not be seen on search (unless they changed it again).

[mopar-13]

This isn’t true:  I listed the exact same item as a friend did at the same time and  his is live with bids and mine hasn’t even showed up and it’s been 6 hours.  So if it’s not the item that takes long what is it?

[coolections]

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@mopar-13 wrote:

This isn’t true:  I listed the exact same item as a friend did at the same time and  his is live with bids and mine hasn’t even showed up and it’s been 6 hours.  

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@mopar-13 

It is true. Some go live immediately, some take 6 hours, some take 24 hours and in extreme cases some can take up to 48 hours. You cannot compare your results with your friend's results.

[tosom-1686]

Well, it is going to shut you out of the loop OR completely if your item doesn’t index in 24 hours time for a 1 day auction. IMO eBay needs to change the wording in the email they send you that cites “Your Listing Is Live” before it’s been indexed. 

[kh-stanley1]

Hi everyone,

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Thank you for understanding.