How to Utilize all 55 Characters in Your
Title—Adjectives to Fill Your Listing!
by Lynn Dralle
The Queen of Auctions
Updated 5/17/05
How can I best utilize all 55 characters in the Title?
Your title is the single most important factor in selling your item. It is what will get buyers looking at your auction, whether they use key word searches or just spot your eye-catching title while browsing. Always use the entire 55 characters available to you. Try to use an adjective at the end of your title to generate interest. Here are some great words to use when you have between one and thirteen characters remaining:
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!
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+
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A+
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FE-First Edition
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NR-No reserve
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Art
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Big
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FAB
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Fun
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Hip
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HTF-Hard to Find
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MIB-mint in box
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MWT-Mint with Tags
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New
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NWT-New with Tags
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OEM-Original Equipment Manufacture
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Old
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Rad
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WOW
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Chic
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Cool
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Cozy
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Cute
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Deal
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Deco
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Fine
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Gift
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Glam
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Good
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Huge
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L@@K
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Less
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Look
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Mini
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Mint
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More
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MWMT-Mint with mint tags
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Neat
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Nice
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Rare
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Tiny
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Wild
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Artsy
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Cheap
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Clean
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Eames
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Early
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Funky
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Great
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Large
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Quiet
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Retro
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Ritzy
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Scary
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Small
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Steal
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Super
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Sweet
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Weird
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Young
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Beauty
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Choice
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Earthy
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Estate
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Exotic
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Groovy
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Lovely
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Mellow
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Modern
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Museum
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Native
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Period
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Pretty
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Rustic
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Scarce
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Strong
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Subtle
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Superb
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Unique
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Visual
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Whimsy
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| 7 Letters: |
Amazing
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Antique
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Awesome
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Bargain
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Classic
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Country
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Current
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Dynamic
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Elegant
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Far Out
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Flowing
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Glowing
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Have It
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Massive
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Mission
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Natural
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Organic
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Quality
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Special
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Stunning
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Stylish
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Vibrant
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Vintage
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| 8 Letters: |
Art Deco
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Artistic
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Beautiful
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Colorful
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Creative
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Discreet
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Fabulous
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Gigantic
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Inspired
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Original
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Powerful
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Precious
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Pristine
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Reverent
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Tasteful
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| 9 Letters: |
American
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Effective
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Essential
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Expensive
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Exquisite
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Fantastic
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Glamorous
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Incredible
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Luxurious
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Miniature
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Must Have
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Necessary
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Oversized
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Victorian
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Whimsical
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Wonderful
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Decorative
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Flattering
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Magnificent
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Minimalist
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Noteworthy
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Sculptural
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| 11 Letters: |
Art Noveau
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Collectible
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Contemporary
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| Outstanding | |
| Traditional | |
| 12 Letters: | Extraordinary |
| Hard to Find | |
| 13 Letters: | Inspirational |
