Tips on How to Sell Stuff Online

Granit Haxhaj
3 min readNov 13, 2020

Running low on cash? Need to get rid of some old stuff? Now-a-days, anyone can use some extra money! Selling your possessions online is a great way to generate some income for yourself! However, selling your old stuff can be tedious. Here are some tips on how to sell your things online!

Pick A Platform

There are a large variety of platforms you can sell your stuff online. Some platforms are specifically designed for certain categories of items, like arts and crafts. Other platforms, like godolly.com, are more geared towards getting your listing viewed by as many people as possible and increasing your chances of selling your item. These platforms also make it easier to list your item online.

The Title Must be Captivating

When writing out the title of your listing, think like the buyer. What would you search if you were to go online and look up the item you are selling? A good title betters your chances of someone clicking on your item. The more active people are with your listing, the better your chances are of your item actually selling.

Add Photos of Your Item

Adding photos of the item you are selling allows the buyer to see exactly what they are purchasing before buying it. A stock image of the item is decent, but it does not provide an accurate portrayal of the condition the item is in. It is better that you take real photos of what you are selling so the buyer trusts purchasing the item.

Make Sure your Description is… Descriptive

It is very important that the description of the item you are selling goes in depth on what exactly the item is and the condition of the item. It is best to be honest and up-front about the item you are selling because the last thing you want to do is mislead someone. That can lead to them wanting to return the item, and that’s a headache you can avoid if you are honest about what you are selling. Reveal all information on the item being sold so that you are sure the buyer knows exactly what they are getting.

Set a Fair Price

The easiest way to do this is by searching up items similar or identical to the item you are selling and see how much people are listing it for. This will give you a good idea of a price range for the item you are selling. You then decide on a fair price based on the condition of the item you are selling. Overpricing an item to try to make more money is a sure way to NOT sell. Reflect the condition of the item in the price; it will get you a sale quicker.

Follow Up with the Buyer

It is a great idea to send a follow up message to the buyer after they received their item. This is because it is courteous to ensure that they are satisfied with the item you sold them and it gives you a better chance of getting a positive review! Positive reviews build up your reputation on that platform and make you a trusted seller to the public. Therefore, you are more likely to sell your next item when you post it if you have positive reviews on your profile.

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