Help:
Preparing to sell
Looking to make some quick cash? Why not sell on Trading Post®?
Trading Post® offers you…
- A brand you can trust
After more than 40 years, Australians still look first to the Trading Post® when buying or selling. - More ready buyers
Advertising online gets you in front of buyers searching for a bargain. And with the world of Telstra Bigpond® behind us, that’s a lot of people! - A quick sale
Advertising online allows you to put your ad in front of serious buyers almost immediately, and possibly sell just as fast!
Basic steps to sell your item …
Start preparing!
Getting ready to sell
Not sure what to do before you start? Be prepared and make sure you know:
- what you want to sell
- how you want to sell it
- all the advantages that Trading Post offers you.
How to sell
Here’s a quick summary of all the steps to selling from picking your category to closing the deal.
Rules for selling with Trading Post
There are a few things you should know before you start …
- Everything above board? Make sure your item is legal and allowed. Take a look at our list of prohibited items.
- Following our rules for ad details and our trading policies will help to have your ad approved and published in the shortest possible time.
Attract more buyers by becoming a Verified Trader™
It’s easy, just sign up to our Verified Trader™ program. We’ve introduced Verified Trader ™ to help our members feel confident when selling or buying on Trading Post.
Important points when selling on Trading Post®
To make your selling experience a good one:
- Create an ad that buyers notice
Putting the effort into creating a good ad and researching the best way to sell means the difference between selling your item or not. Spend time taking good-quality photos, writing a good description and reviewing our ad packages and listing features.
- Communicate with your bidders and buyers
Checking your email regularly and responding to buyer’s questions will help to guarantee a sale. Let buyers know all about your item and the way you like to sell. This will help to reduce problems with the buyer after the item has sold.
- Sell and trade safely
Protect your personal details, don’t give out your password to anyone (we'll never ask for it) and install the latest protection software on your computer. Learn about safe ways to trade online.
