| Abbreviation |
Meaning |
|
Numbers
& Characters |
| $/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 |
| 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 |
| agcy |
Agency |
| 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
|
|
B |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CDL |
Commercial Drivers
License (employment ads) |
| 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) |
| cu. |
Cubic |
| Cust. |
Customs
|
| D |
| DBL |
Double |
| DJ |
Dust jacket (books, magazines,
prints) |
| DK |
Deck (real estate) |
| DOA |
Dead on arrival, meaning item does not work. |
| dr. |
Doors (real estate) |
| DRS |
Doors (real estate) |
| DSR |
Detailed Seller Ratings
(eBay term) |
| DUTCH |
Dutch auction, meaning multiple quantities of
the same item are available.
|
|
E |
| E |
East (classifieds) |
| ea. |
Each (classifieds) |
| EAC |
Early American Coppers (coins) |
| EAPG |
Early American
pattern glass (pottery & glass) |
| 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 |
| eves |
Eevening |
| EX |
Excellent (condition) |
| exc. |
Excellent (classifieds) |
| EXLIB. |
Means book was a former library book (books,
magazines, prints) |
| exp
pref |
Experience preferred (employment ads) |
| exp req |
Experience required
(employment ads)
|
|
F |
| 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 |
| FT |
Full time (employment ads) |
| FV |
Final value |
| FVF |
Final value fee (eBay) |
| FVFC |
Final value fee credit (eBay)
|
| G |
| 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)
|
|
H |
| 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 |
| HSDIP |
High school diploma (employment ads) |
| HTF |
Hard to find |
| HW |
Hot water
|
|
I |
| 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
|
|
J |
| JD |
John Deere (classifieds, automotive)
|
|
K |
| kt. |
Karat (jewelry)
|
|
L |
| 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 |
| 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)
|
