When attempting to sell more than one item, the auction automatically becomes a Dutch auction. A Dutch auction is one where the selling price for all the items is the lowest winning bid. While it's nice to have the option to run a Dutch auction, it's a little extreme to require that an multi-item auction be run as a Dutch auction. Other options include a photo inserted with the ad, which Excite will scan free of charge. Sellers can also set the ending date and time for the auction, and are able to rate the condition of the bidding item.
Customers do have access to a decent search engine, which increases the chances of the right buyer.
The search engine returns listings based on the subcategory, the price range, and other criteria. In addition, buyers can sign up for e-mail for regular updates in their favorite categories. Sellers have to trust the buyer and the buyer will need to trust the seller. However, all users can upload comments about other both sellers and buyers. The current listings in Excite Auctions are heavily geared toward low-end collectibles.