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1DAYA One Day Auction/Listing
1ST EDFirst Edition (Books, Magazines, Prints)
3DAYA Three Day Auction/Listing
3XLExtra Extra Extra Large
4WDFour Wheel Drive (Automotive)
A/CAir Conditioning (Classifieds, Automotive)
ABAurora Borealis (Used In Jewelry Descriptions)
ACCAccumulation (Postage Stamps)
ACCESSAccessories (Classifieds)
ACCTGAccounting (Classifieds)
ACEOArt Cards, Editions And Originals (Miniature Paintings On 3.5 Inch By 2.5 Inch Cards)
ACEOArt Cards, Editions & Originals (Small Playing Card Sized Work Of Art)
ACLApplied Color Label (Bottles)
ADVAdventure (Books / Movies)
ADVAdventure (Books, Magazines, Prints)
AFFAAntique Americana Folk Art
AIRAir Mail (Postage Stamps)
ALUM/WAluminum Wheels (Automotive)
ANTHAnthology (Books, Magazines, Prints)
APIApplication Programming Interface
ARCAdvanced Reader Copy (Books, Magazines, Prints)
AS IS"As Is / Where Is". Usually Means No Returns.
ASEAmerican Silver Eagle (Coins)
ATAutomatic (Classifieds)
ATCArtist Trading Card (Miniature Artwork Measuring 2.5 X 3.5 Inches As Per Aceo)
AUTH"Not Quite Authentic"
BARENo Box, Accessories Etc.
BBCBottom Back Cover (Books, Magazines, Prints)
BCBack Cover (Usually Used As A Description For Books)
BC EDBook Club Edition (In Books)
BCEBook Club Edition (In Books)
BCEBook Club Edition (Books, Magazines, Prints)
BETAMAXFirst Video Tape Format (Still Used In Ghana & West Africa)
BJBall Jointed Body (Dolls & Toys)
BKGRDBackground (Classifieds)
BLKBlock (Postage Stamps)
BMCBook Of The Month Club Edition
BNIBWTBrand New In Box With Tags
BNIPBrand New In Package (Or Just Nip)
BNWOTBrand New Without Tags (Or Just Nwot)
BNWTBrand New With Tags (Or Just Nwt)
BOMCBook Of The Month Club Edition
BSMTBasement (Real Estate)
BTHBathroom (Real Estate)
BUNGBungalow (Real Estate)
BWIBoxed With Instructions
C&ICartridge And Instructions (Video Games)
C/VACCentral Vacuum (Real Estate)
CAYORCash At Your Own Risk
CCECertified Coin Exchange (Coins)
CDFCustoms Declaration Form (Postage Stamps)
CDSCircular Date Stamp (Postage Stamps)
CEILCeiling (Real Estate)
CIPCustomer Initiated Payment
CLACleaned, Lubricated, Adjusted (Cameras)
CNPComplete (With) No Package
COACertificate Of Authenticity
CONUSContinental United States
CONVENConvenient (Classifieds)
CTOCancelled To Order (Postage Stamps)
CZCubic Zirconia (Not A Diamond)
DEFDefinitives (Postage Stamps)
DJDust Jacket (Books, Magazines, Prints)
DLDownload (Frequently Used For Digital Downloads)
DOADead On Arrival (An Item That Doesn't Work Or Is Broken When It's Received)
DSRDetailed Seller Rating (Additional Feedback Ratings Buyers Can Give Sellers)
DUTCHDutch Auctions, More Than One Is Available
DUTCHDutch Auction, Meaning Multiple Quantities Of The Same Item Are Available.
EACEarly American Coppers (Coins)
EAPGEarly American Pattern Glass
EFIElectronic Fuel Injection (Automotive)
EPExtended Play (Records, Movies)
ETAEstimated Time Of Arrival
EUCExcellent Used Condition
EUROEuropean Union Currency
EXCExcellent (Classifieds)
EXLIBFormerly A Library Book
FAQFrequently Asked Questions (A List Of Questions With Answers.)
FAUXNot A Genuine Item (As In Faux Pearl)
FDCFirst Day Cover (Postage Stamps)
FDC"Fleur De Coin", Meaning Flawless No Wear (Coins)
FDDComputer Floppy Drive (Computers & Electronics)
FDRFormal Dining Room (Real Estate)
FEDEXFederal Express Shipping
FEXFedex / Federal Express Shipping
FFPFireplace (Real Estate)
FLFiring Limit (Pottery, Glass)
FOBFreight On Board (Usually Means Something Has Shipped)
FRFormer Rental (Vhs Tapes Or Dvds)
FSFull Screen (Usually Applied To A Dvd Or Video Format)
FUBARFouled Up Beyond All Recognition
FVFCFinal Value Fee Credit (Ebay)
GALVGalvanized (Classifieds)
GMMGallery Mint Museum (Coins)
HC DJHardcover Book With Dust Jacket
HDWDHardwood Floors (Real Estate)
HPHome Page, Hand Painted, Hewlett Packard
HSHand Stamp (Postage Stamps)
HTMLHypertext Markup Language; The Language Used To Create Web Pages
IBGInside Back Cover (Books, Magazines, Prints)
ICGIndependent Coin Grading (Coins)
IFGInside Front Cover (Books)
ISPInternet Service Provider - A Company That Gives You Access To The Internet
JDJohn Deere (Classifieds, Automotive)
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
LSASELarge Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
LTBXLetterbox (Video Format That Recreates A Widescreen Image)
LVGRMLiving Room (Real Estate)
MBRMaster Bedroom (Real Estate)
MFSLMobile Fidelity Sound Lab (Company Producing Audiophile Cds)
MHMint Hinged (Condition Of Postage Stamps)
MIOJMade In Occupied Japan
MMMedia Mail Shipping By Usps
MNHMint Never/Not Hinged (Condition Of Postage Stamps)
MNTMint Or In Perfect Condition (A Subjective Term That Doesn't Necessarily Mean New)
MOFIMobile Fidelity Sound Lab (Company Producing Audiophile Cds)
MONMCMint On Near Mint Card
MOPMother Of Pearl (Jewelry)
MOTUMasters Of The Universe (He-Man), Or Mark Of The Unicorn (Audio Equipment)
MPRSMy Poupette Recommended Seller (Seller Group)
MTGMagic The Gathering Card Game
MWBMTMint With Both Mint Tags
NAPNot Affected Play (Records)
NARUNot A Registered User
NBBNon-Binding Bid (Real Estate Category Term)
NDSRNo Dents, Scratches, Or Rust (Condition Of Tins)
NILNot In Line (Not A Standard Product Of The Manufacturer; A Special Issue)
NIMSBNew In Manufacturer's Sealed Box
NNPWNew Never Played With
NPBNon Paying Bidder/Buyer
NRNo Reserve Price (For An Auction-Style Listing)
NRFBNever Removed From Box
NRFPNever Removed From Package
NTSCVideo & Dvd Format Used In Us, Canada and other countries
NWOTNew Without Original Tags
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer
OLTPOnline Transaction Process
OPTOverprinted (Postage Stamps)
OSWOAOriginal Small Work Of Art Measuring 6 X 4 Inches
OVPOriginal Packaging (German Originalverpackung)
PCPieces (Usually Lowercase)
PCGSProfessional Coin Grading Service (Coins)
PGRPager (Contact Details)
PTOPower Take Off (Automotive)
QTRQuarter Or Quarterly (Classifieds)
QUALQuality Or Qualifications (Classifieds)
RAHReal American Hero (Toys, Action Figures)
RBCRight Side Of Back Cover (Books)
REGRegistered (Postage Stamps)
REMANRemanufactured (Automotive)
RFSORequest For Standing Offer (Real Estate)
ROMRomantic (Books, Magazines, Prints)
ROPSRollover Protective Structure
RPPCReal Photo Postcard (Not An Illustration)
RSVPRespond As Soon As Possible
S/BStockbook (Postage Stamps)
S/PSalt And Pepper (Shakers); Silverplate (Flatware)
SASESelf Addressed Stamped Envelope
SFASmall Format Art (Any Artwork Measuring Under 14 Inches). See Also Aceo And Oswa.
SHIShipping, Handling, And Insurance
SMISafeguarding Member Ids
SMSShort Message Service (Text Messaging For A Wireless Device, Such As A Mobile Phone).
SNADSignificantly Not As Described
SNAFUSituation Normal, All Fouled Up
SNAIL MAILRegular Surface, Basic Postal Shipping Method
SSStainless Steel / Still Sealed
STCStand Up Cab (Automotive)
SWBShort Wheel Base (Automotive)
SYISell Your Item (Form Used To Create A Listing)
T/WTilt Wheel (Automotive)
UNREGUnregistered Vehicle (Automotive)
UPRUpper Floor (Real Estate)
URLUniform Resource Locator. The Address That Identifies A Web Site.
USPSUnited States Postal Service
V2000Also Known As Video Compact Cassette
VEROVerified Registered Owner
W/CWater Color (Paintings)
WBNWinning Bidder Notification
WKNDSWeekends (Contact Details)
WMKWatermark (Postage Stamps)
WSWidescreen (Video Format Same As Letterbox)
WYSIWYGWhat You See Is What You Get
XXXLExtra Extra Extra Large
YFDYard Fard Days (Seller Group)
YGFYellow Gold Filled (Jewelry)