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
MIBMint in box
FCFSFirst-come, first-served
RTBReal-time bidding
BINBuy it now
MSTMust see today
FSFor sale
NRFBNever removed from box
ONCOOr nearest cash offer
MSRPManufacturer's suggested retail price
WYBWhen you buy
NWTNew with tags
S/OSold-out
FSBOFor sale by owner
GUGently used
BAFOBest and final offer
NFSNot for sale
4saleFor sale
CIPCustomer initiated payment
N/RNo reserve
NRNo reserve
NIBNew in box
OOAKOne of a kind
NIPNew in package
NWOTNew without tags
VGCVery good condition
EUCExcellent used condition
OBOOr best offer
OCONUSOutside of contiguous United States
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