Ebay and other online auction powerselling tips and information

eBay's new wiki is not really a wiki after all, but rather a collection of articles on set subjects that anyone can update.

I'm really not sure what to call it. People seem to be writing random articles on the subjects selected by eBay. I guess I just expected more organization and something more wiki-like.

I admit, it's not all bad.

The most useful article I found so far was a list of abbreviations:

• AB: Aurora Borealis (used in jewelry descriptions)
  
• B&W: Black and white
• BC: Back cover
• BIN: Buy It Now
• BNIB: Brand New In Box
• COA: Certificate of Authenticity
• DL: Download (Frequently used for Digital Downloads)
• EUC: Excellent used condition
• FAQ: A list of frequently asked questions with answers.
• FB: Feedback
• FC: Fine condition
• FVF: Final Value Fee
• G: Good condition (also GC)
  
• GU: Gently Used. Item that has been used but shows little wear, accompanied by explanation of wear.
• HB: Hardback book
  
• HP: Home page (or Hand Painted)
  
• HTF: Hard to find
• HTML: HyperText Markup Language. The language used to create Web pages.
• IE: Internet Explorer
• INIT: Initials
• INR: Item Not Received
• ISP: Internet Service Provider - a company that gives you access to the Internet
• JPG: Preferred file format for pictures on eBay (pronounced "Jay-Peg")
• LTBX: Letterbox. Video format that recreates a widescreen image.
• LTD: Limited edition
• MCM: Mid Century Modern
  
• MIB: Mint in box
• MIJ: Made in Japan
• MIMB: Mint in mint box
• MIMP: Mint in mint package
• MIP: Mint in package
• M: Medium
• MNB: Mint no box
• MNT: Mint. In perfect condition (a subjective term)
• MOC: Mint on card
• MOMC: Mint on mint card
• MONMC: Mint on near mint card
• MOP: Mother-of-Pearl
  
• MWBT: Mint with both tags
• MWMT: Mint with mint tags
• NARU: Not a registered user (or suspended user)
• NBW: Never been worn
• NC: No cover
• NIB: New in box
• NM: Near mint
• NOS: New Old Stock
  
• NR: No reserve price for an auction-style listing
• NRFB: Never removed from box
• NWOT: New without Tags
• NWT: New with tags
• OEM: Original equipment manufacturer
• OOAK: One of a Kind
• OOP: Out of print
• PL: A Pink or a Pinkliner. This refers to an eBay staff member who posts a message in a Discussion Board. Messages from eBay staff have a pink header.
• PM: Priority Mail
• RET: Retired
• RS: Rhinestone(s)
  
• SAIS: Sold As Is
• SCR: Scratch
• Sig: Signature
• S/O: Sold out
• SZ: Size
• SYI: Sell Your Item form
• TM: Trademark
• UPI: Unpaid Item
• URL: Uniform Resource Locator. The address that identifies a Web site (such as www.ebay.com).
• USPS: United States Postal Service
• VF: Very fine condition
• VGC: Very good condition
  
• VHTF: Very hard to find
• WS: Widescreen (same as letterbox)
• XL: Extra large

Source: ebaywiki.com

I should also point out that the eBay Wiki is in beta.