Online Auctions Slang

Online auction sites and web-based classified ads are popular ways to buy and sell items online. Whether you use eBay, Craigslist, or another website, knowing the abbreviations below will help you better understand item descriptions. If you're selling items online, using online auction acronyms can help you fit more details in your headlines with fewer characters.

Slang Term Meaning Votes
ISOIn search of
FbFeedback
NLTNo later than
HTFHard to find
BNIBBrand new in box
FVFFinal value fee
CONUSContiguous United States
FCFSFirst-come, first-served
MIBMint in box
RTBReal-time bidding
BINBuy it now
MSTMust see today
CIPCustomer initiated payment
NRFBNever removed from box
MSRPManufacturer's suggested retail price
NWTNew with tags
WYBWhen you buy
ONCOOr nearest cash offer
S/OSold-out
GUGently used
FSBOFor sale by owner
FSFor sale
NFSNot for sale
N/RNo reserve
4saleFor sale
NRNo reserve
OOAKOne of a kind
NIPNew in package
VGCVery good condition
OBOOr best offer
BAFOBest and final offer
OCONUSOutside of contiguous United States
NIBNew in box
EUCExcellent used condition
NWOTNew without tags
241Two for one
BNWTBrand new with tags
ONOOr nearest offer
OOPOut of print
OOTBOut of the box
DSRDetailed seller rating
NSANo strings attached
ORPOriginal Retail Price
SPPUSold pending pickup
xcCross country
NOSNew old stock
plPinkliner
BCBack cover