In Washington, DC a group of creative UMUC IFSM graduates wish to develop an online Auction. This auction will offer its clients the opportunity to buy and sell items no longer required for personal use. As with other online auction services, the new system will offer its clients the ability to list items for sale which will include but will not be limited to starting price, specified bid increments, photographs, as well as the ability to upload HTML code to allow for creative and appealing displays. Other relevant information such as shipping methods, prices, item category, from and to dates of the item availability will be included. Prospective buyers will make online bids for the merchandise in which they are interested. The winner of the auction is the highest bidder when the auction expires, a sales transaction then follows between the buyer and the seller. To promote excellence and integrity among buyers and sellers, a rating system utilizing feedback will be available for all clients to view.