To register, simply click on the Register link at the bottom of the main auction page.  Choose a user name which you can easily remember, and fill in the other required fields. These are indicated by a red star.  Your password will automatically be generated and emailed to you.  You can change your password at any time by choosing the Member Services option and then clicking the Change Your Password link. Please note that in registering with Essexmart you accept the terms and conditions for the site.

You only need to register once,  as you can change your user information at any time by choosing Member Services, and then clicking the Edit My Registration link.

Notes: There may only be one account per email address.  The system will not let you create more than one account with the same email address.

There are three ways to sell on Essexmart. There are  Standard , Multiple Quantity or Fixed Price Auctions available.

Fixed Price - Sell your item to the highest bidder. NB you can set a reserve price (minimum price you will accept)

Multiple Quantity - Sell two or more identical items separately to the highest bidder

Fixed Price - Not an auction, simply an item for sale at a given price

Once you have selected the type of auction you want simply fill in the details on screen and post the item for sale. Be careful to state how you wish to be paid for the item and how much delivery will be if you need to post/deliver the item to the buyer. In the description field you have the chance to use the editor change the colour and style of your text to create an eye catching advert.

Basic item listings are free of charge. If you wish to have a higher profile for your item you can choose from the Optional Auction properties. NB some optional items incur a charge such as adding your item to the gallery for a category. Optional Auction charges are levied whether the item sells or not.

Once details are entered, you are presented with an opportunity to upload a picture of the item you are selling. Note the system automatically produces a small picture (thumbnail) for you. Please note uploading a picture if free of charge however should you wish to upload additional pictures there will be a small charge per extra picture.

Once you have entered all the information about your item,  you will be presented with a preview screen where you can review all of the information you have entered and options you have chosen. Use the Back button to go back and make any necessary changes.

Do not press the Finish button until you are absolutely sure that all of the information is correct.  You will not be able to change or edit any information once you press the Finish button, and your account will immediately be charged  with any optional  charges you have incurred.

Once you press the Finish button your auction will be listed immediately and you will be presented with a link to where you can view your auction, and a receipt for what you have been charged for adding the auction.  It is highly recommended that you print out this receipt as a record of your transaction.