I'm a big fan of using https://ych.art when it comes to YCH sales, simply because it actually adds accountability for users. This removes the whole ridiculous bid, hide the comment at the end issue that is possible.

That looks like a neat place to use. But my name is already taken there and I don't recall ever signing up.
Reckon if I do go this option I'll have to sign up as something else.

Thank you!

https://ych.commishes.com/ is the other common option.

Here's an example: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15587717/

This is very helpful, thank you. ^^

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/42752575

Here’s a ych auction I bid into. Some ych auctions I’ve seen have tiers, where the more money is bid, the higher quality image is done. Sketch to linework to colors to shades.

Ah, multiple characters. Too complex for my brain to process, but seeing it in action is very helpful. Thank you.
^^

Sure thing. And looks like other people were able to give you better examples and explanations. I will say, a popular thing to do if/when you feel up to multiple characters, is include your own. Doesn't have to be anything perverted, but YCHs where we can see our characters drawn interacting with an artists can be a lot of fun. For us, at least. =P

Anyhow, if you do go forwards with a YCH, looking forward to seeing what you come up with! ^_^

Here's a sample: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/42752486/

Some terms to remember:

SB: Starting Bid
MB: Minimum Bid Increase
AB: Auto-Buy price.

You can also add things like more complex/NSFW/et cetera at various bid levels.

Hope this helps!

Ah okay this is good info on the "culture" of the auction things. Thank you. ^^

My pleasure.

I use the comment method in all my ych auctions. Description for all the info need to share like if piece will be color in the end and things like starting bid price, min bid increases and auto buy option as well as the ending time. For multiple slots Comment on your own piece with a 'slot 1 bid here' 'slot 2 bid here' ect then easy to keep track of the first bids via notifications.
heres an example of my basic ych layout. once get the basic parts down it's easy to keep track of everything.

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/41132230/

This is a helpful example, thank you.
I'll be keeping it simple and to 1 slot, too much of it all just hurts my brain. ^^

oh i love doing YCHs!

here's an example of an old one i did on FA: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/28208156/

but lately i've been using YCH.art, which has a lot of cool features, including letting your bidders stay anonymous. here's an example of one of mine there: https://ych.art/auction/45438 and the corresponding submission i make on FA for it: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/41823763/

i have all my info that i use in both of those so everyone can see it!

Ah nice, and good result of the pic!
It's good to see that fully on that site. I tried to sign up and said my name is taken though, so I'll have to find a different name to go under.
Thank you!

oh that's sad, i hate when my name(s) are taken x.x hopefully you can find a good recognizable one still!

and no problem! i figured i'd provide lots of examples to give you ideas, haha

Would you mind if I used that auction as a straight up template on what to write down in my own description?
I'm terrible at that kind of stuff and dont' want to come across as copying that (modified with my own preferences/info) without at least saying something.

Yeah of course, go ahead! I've tweaked it a lot over the years and it works pretty well for my followers, so hopefully it goes smoothly for you ^.^

If you didn't want to run it on FA specifically, you can use https://ych.commishes.com/

You post a pic, and it gives an anonymous system where people can bid and emails people when they're outbid. I don't know if it takes a % or not.

Ah okay, so another site dedicated to it fully, nice. I'll look what it has to offer, thank you. ^_^

Here's one currently being run by my friend Bleats, if you want an in progress example https://www.furaffinity.net/view/42772564/
To simplify, set things like minimum bid increases, if there is an autobuy, and nip anyone getting outside the comment chain (like if they post a bid to the wrong previous one) fairly quickly

I'd suggest messaging artists who do this kind of thing regularly, most are pretty friendly

This is a good example, thank you.
Though I'm now aware there are dedicated sites to this kind of thing too. I may not have the organized mind to try to reign in a lot of moderation of outside commentaries. ^^

yep, that's an option too

Everything seems to have been covered.

I've seen a few with 'no taurs', and 'wings/complex patterns +$15'

Some things you might want to consider:

Full Payment upfront, must be payed within x hours of winning bid

You must have a ref image, NO description

You're OC only, no copyrighted characters. Consent required from 3rd party for 3rd party OCs.

No Wings, or fee for wings

Bipeds only, and or quadrupeds

More x money for Complicated character designs

no changing of the pose, must be ok with character having body frame in sketch

Any species or specific species..

No new or Empty accounts, Must be at least x months old.

Any gender or specific genders..

see terms of service, art que.

Bid Goals: bid reach X then colored, if bid reaches X2 colored, if bid reaches X3 shaded, X4 then background

Hot dang! Good info I will keep in mind. Stuff I honestly would not have thought of. Thank you.

Well, essentially you must describe what kind of character would work for you and for the particular piece and what you are willing to alter at request (or extra cost) to avoid painful miscommunication or drop outs.

What platform to use is somewhat of personal trial and error experience for everyone because different people can (or cannot) deal with different things. Just like with doing art itself.

The art can be in different formats: single slot or multi slot, just figure outlines and you ask commissioners what background they want (which is a hassle with non-single) or you would have a nearly complete art with "insert character here" spot... or you leave it at your choice depending on characters or just would state: "simple background". Your gallery is plenty of art where "simple background" is used and they are still lovely <3

Depending on that it requires different amount of communications and how you can handle them.

Oh, and there is kind of "inverted YCH": "give\bid me your character and I draw it in situation I want" , often called "blind commission" if no raffle or bidding is involved, but I guess it's more of art-block breaker than monetizer.