# Write an auction or marketplace listing for a collectible or antique

An accurate, buyer-ready listing with a clear title, honest condition notes, identification details, and references to check.

- Topic: Sales
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Design, Write, Rewrite & Edit, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-an-auction-or-marketplace-listing-for-a-collectible-or-antique

## Prompt

```text
Write a listing for a collectible I'm selling.

**Item:** [what it is - e.g. "Roman bronze coin", "1960s watch", "first-edition book", "vintage poster"]
**What I know about it:** [maker, date, origin, markings, inscriptions, size, weight, materials]
**Condition:** [wear, damage, repairs, cleaning, missing parts]
**Provenance and paperwork:** [where it came from, certificates, previous sales]
**Photos available:** [front, back, close-ups of marks]
**Where I'm selling:** [auction house / eBay / Catawiki / specialist dealer]
**Grading or catalog references I have:** [e.g. a reference number, grading service result]

Draft:
1. A listing title (within 80 characters) with the most searched identifiers first.
2. A description: identification, key features, dimensions, condition described honestly using standard grading terms for this category, and provenance.
3. A reference line with the catalog or reference numbers I provided, formatted the way collectors expect.
4. Suggested category, keywords, and item specifics for the platform.
5. A photo checklist that buyers in this category expect.
6. Questions buyers are likely to ask, with answers based only on my details.

Rules:
- Do not invent attributions, dates, rarity, catalog numbers, or values. If my description suggests a likely identification, label it "possible attribution - [CONFIRM]" and tell me how to verify it.
- Disclose every flaw and repair I mention.
- Remind me to check the platform's rules and any export or cultural-property laws for antiquities and protected materials.
```

## What to fill in

- wear, damage, repairs, cleaning, missing parts
- where it came from, certificates, previous sales
- front, back, close-ups of marks
- auction house / eBay / Catawiki / specialist dealer
- e.g. a reference number, grading service result
- CONFIRM

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