Have you ever wondered what the abbreviations you see in eBay auctions and titles mean? Here's a list of common (and uncommon) abbreviations and their meanings. Depending on the market you sell to these abbreviations may be understood by your buyers. If you are unsure if people understand them, don't use them. If they are commonly used in titles in your category, you should use them because they take up less space in your titles.

This list explains the abbreviations in eBay titles and descriptions.

$/EA    Dollar amount per item each
$/TRADE    For sale or trade
0FB    Zero feedback, refers to a new member
1st ed.    First Edition (books, magazines, prints)
1Day    A one day auction/listing
1TO    One time only
3Day    A three day auction/listing
4WD    Four wheel drive (automotive)

A+    Good condition
A1    Perfect condition
A/C    Air conditioning (classifieds, automotive)
access.    Accessories (classifieds)
acctg.    Accounting (classifieds)
ADDY    E-mail address
ADV    Advertise
ADV    Adventure (books, magazines, prints)
AEK    All-electric kitchen (real estate)
aft.    After (classifieds)
AFAIK    As far as I know
AFFA    Antique Americana Folk Art
AGW    Actual gold weight
AKA    Also known as
AIR    Airmail
AL    Auction listing
ALUM    Aluminum
ALUM/W    Aluminum wheels (automotive)
ANT    Antenna (automotive)
ANTH    Anthology (books, magazines, prints)
AO    All original
approx.    Approximately
ARC    Advanced reader copy (books, magazines, prints)
ASAP    As soon as possible
ASE    American Silver Eagle (coins)
AS IS    "As is / where is". Usually means no returns.
ASW    Actual silver weight
AT    Automatic (classifieds)
AUTO    Autographed
 
B2B    Business-to-business
B2C    Business-to-consumer
BARE    No box, accessories etc.
BATT CHGR    Battery Charger (automotive)
BBC    Bottom back cover (books, magazines, prints)
BC    Back cover (books, magazines, prints)
BCE    Book club edition (books, magazines, prints)
BF    Best fit
BJ    Ball jointed body (dolls & toys)
BK     Bent knee (dolls & toys)
BK     Broken
bk.    Broken (classifieds)
bkgrd.    Background (classifieds)
B&M    Brick-and-mortar (retail store)
BLB    Big little book
BL    Big lot
BM    Branch Mint: Any U.S. mint other than Philadelphia. (coins)
BO    Best offer
BP    Blister / bubble pack
BSMT    Basement (real estate)
BTH    Bathroom (real estate)
BTS    Back to school
B&W    Black & white
BWI    Boxed with instructions
BC    Back cover
BIN    Buy it Now (eBay's Instant Purchase)
BNIB    Brand new in box
BNIP    Brand new in package
BNNW    Brand new never worn
BNWL    Brand new with label 
BNWT    Brand new with tags 
BUNG    Bungalow (real estate)
BV    Bullion value (coins)

c.    Circa (classifieds)
C    Cartridge (video games)
C/VAC    Central vacuum (real estate)
C2C    Consumer-to-consumer
CAYOR    Cash at your own risk
CC    Cashier check
CC    Classic collection (toys, action figures)
CCE    Certified coin exchange (coins)
CCG    Collectible card game
CD    Compact disc
CDN    Canadian
COND    Condition
CEIL    Ceiling (real estate)
CF    Centerfold (magazines)
C&I    Cartridge and instructions (video games)
CHSNS    Cushions
CIB    Cartridge in box
CIP    Customer initiated payment
CLA    Cleaned, lubricated, adjusted (cameras)
CM    Customized
CNP    Complete (with) No Package
COA    Certificate of authenticity
conven.    Convenient (classifieds)
CPN    Coupon
Cr.    Circle (classifieds)
CS    Customer service
C&S    Creamer & sugar
C&S    Cup & saucer
CT    Carats (jewelry)
Cust.    Customs
 
DBL    Double
DJ    Dust jacket (books, magazines, prints)
DK    Deck (real estate)
DOA    Dead on arrival, meaning item does not work.
DRS    Doors (real estate)
DSR    Detailed Seller Ratings (eBay term)
DUTCH    Dutch auction, meaning multiple quantities of the same item are available.
 
ea.    Each (classifieds)
EAC    Early American Coppers (coins)
ed.    Edition
EF    Extra fine
EFI    Electronic Fuel Injection (automotive)
EIK    Eat-in kitchen (real estate)
ELEC    Electric
EMB    Embossed
ENS    En-suite (real estate)
EP    Extended play (records, movies)
EST    Eastern Standard Time
EUC    Excellent used condition
EUR    Euros
EX    Excellent (condition)
exc.    Excellent (classifieds)
 
F    Fair (condition)
FAQ    Frequently asked questions
FB    Feedback
FC    Fine condition
FC    Front cover (books, magazines, prints)
fdbk    Feedback
FDC    "Fleur de Coin", meaning flawless no wear (coins)
FDD    Computer floppy drive (computers & electronics)
FDR    Formal dining room (real estate)
F/E    First edition (books)
FEX    FEDEX / Federal Express Shipping
FFP    Fireplace (real estate)
FN    Fine (condition)
FL    Firing limit (pottery, glass)
FP    Fixed price
FR    Fair (condition)
FS    For sale
FS    Factory sealed
FSoT    For sale or trade
FT    For trade
FV    Final value
FVF    Final value fee (eBay)
FVFC    Final value fee credit (eBay)
 
G    Good (condition)
galv.    Galvanized (classifieds)
GBP    Great Britain Pound
GF    Gold filled (jewelry)
GD    Good (condition)
gen    General
GMM    Gallery Mint Museum (coins)
GP    Gold plate (jewelry)
gr    Grade
GU    Gently used (condition)
 
HB    Hard back (books)
HC    Hard cover (books)
HDWD    Hardwood Floors (real estate)
HIC    Hole in cover (books)
HI CEILS    High ceilings (real estate)
HOF    Hall of Fame
HP    Home page
HPF    Home page featured
HTF    Hard to find
HW    Hot water
 
IBG    Inside back cover (books, magazines, prints)
ICG    Independent Coin Grading (coins)
IFG    Inside front cover (books)
IM    Instant message
IMG    Image
IMMAC    Immaculate
INIT    Initials
ISH    Issue (magazines)
ISO    In search of
 
JD    John Deere (classifieds, automotive)
 
kt.     Karat (jewelry)
 
L    Large
LDYS    Ladies
LE    Limited edition (collectables)
LF    Looking for
LN    Like new (condition)
LPUO    Local pick up only
lt    Light
LTD    Limited edition
LVGRM    Living room (real estate)

M/    Missing
M/O    Money order
MAG    Magazine
MBR    Master bedroom (real estate)
MET    Metallic (automotive)
MFG    Manufacturer
MIB    Mint in box
MIJ    Made in Japan
MIM    Make it mine
MIMB    Mint in Mint Box
MIU    Made in USA
MNB    Mint no box
MO    Money order
MOC    Mint on card
MOP    Mother of pearl (jewelry)
MOWMT    Mint with mint tags
MS    Microsoft
MS    Mint state (coins)
 
NAI    Not all inclusive
NAP    Not affected play (records)
NARU    Not a registered user
NATL    National
NBW    Never been worn 
NC    No cover (books, magazines, prints)
NEG    Negative feedback
NRFB    Never removed from box
NIB    New in box
NIP    New in package
NLA    No longer available
NM    Near mint
NNPW    New never played with
NORES    No reserve
NOS    New old stock
NP    Not packaged or no package
NPB    Non paying bidder/buyer
NR    No reserve
N/R    No reserve
NRFB    Never removed from box 
NRP    Not reproduction
NWOT    New without tags
NWT    New with tags
 
OA    Online auction
OAS    Online auction site
OBO    Or best offer
O/C    On canvas (paintings)
OCC    Occasional
OEM    Original Equipment Manufacturer
OLTP    Online transaction process
OOAK    One of a kind
OOP    Out of print
OP    Original post
OP    Operator or operated
OPT    Optional
ORN    Ornament
OTT    Ottoman

P    Poor (condition)
PB    Power brakes (automotive)
PCGS    Professional Coin Grading Service (coins)
pd.    Paid (classifieds)
pgr.    Pager (contact details)
PICS    Pictures
pkg.    Package (classifieds)
PLS    Please
PM    Post marked
PM    Priority mail
PORC    Porcelain
POS    Point of sale
POTT    Pottery
PP    PayPal
PR    Poor (condition)
PR    Proof (coins)
PR    Pair
PROP    Propeller
priv.    Private
PS    Power steering (automotive)
PST    Pacific Standard Time
PTO    Power take off (automotive)
PW    Power windows (automotive)
 
qual.     Quality or qualifications (classifieds)
qtr.    Quarter or quarterly (classifieds)
 
R    Reprint (books)
RA    Rear axle (automotive)
RAD    Radiator (automotive)
RAH    Real American Hero (toys, action figures)
REMAN    Remanufactured (automotive)
RET    Retired (collectables)
RBC    Right side of back cover (books)
RBLT    Rebuilt
RFSO    Request for Standing Offer (real estate)
RND    Round
ROM    Romantic (books, magazines, prints)
RP    Return policy
RP    Reproduction
RSVP    Respond as soon as possible
RS    Rhinestone (jewelry)
RT    Right
RTM    Read the manual
 
s/    Signed (classifieds)
SCR    Scratch (condition)
SCU    Scuff (records)
SGN    Signed
S/H (S&H)    Shipping and handling
S/H/I    Shipping, handling, and insurance
SIG    Signature
SIL    Silver
SLD    Sealed
SLT    Slight
SNAIL MAIL    Regular surface, basic postal shipping method
S/O    Sold out
SP    Speed
SPD    Speed
SS    Stainless steel
SS    Still sealed
SS    Sterling silver (jewelry)
SS    Single sheet (stamps)
SSL    Secure Socket Layer
STC    Stand up cab (automotive)
STER    Sterling
STR    Sell through rate
STV    Stove (real estate)
SWB    Short Wheel Base (automotive)
SYI    Sell your item
SZ    Size
 
T&G    Tongue & groove
T/W    Tilt wheel (automotive)
TA    Trading assistant (eBay)
TD    Turbo diesel (automotive)
TDF    To die for
TIA    Thanks in advance
TM    Trusted Merchant (Overstock)
TM    Trademark
TW    Township (real estate)

U    Used
UID    Unpaid items dispute (eBay)
UNC    Un-circulated (coins)
UNREG    Unregistered vehicle (automotive)
UNU    Unused
UPI    Unpaid item
UPR    Upper floor (real estate)
US    United States
USPS    United States Postal Service
 
VERO    Verified registered owner
VFM    Value for money
VG    Very good (condition)
VGC    Very good condition
VHTF     Very hard to find
VICT     Victorian
V/M/D    Visa / Mastercard / Discover
VU    Views (real estate)
 
W/ (w/)    With
W/C    Water color (paintings)
W/O (w/o)    Without
WB    White border
WIC    Walk-in closet (real estate)
WKNDS    Weekends (contact details)
WOB    Writing on back
WOF    Writing on face
WP    Waterproof
WR    Water resistant
WRK    Work
WS    Widescreen
WTB    Wanted to buy
WU    Wind up
XL    Extra large
 
YGF    Yellow gold filled (jewelry)
yr.    Year (classifieds)