Help:
Getting ready to sell
Looking to make some quick cash? Why not sell something on Trading Post®?
Ideas on what to sell
- What do you have around the house?
Perhaps you have things worth selling that you haven’t thought about yet.
Take a look through your house, your garden, your shed. You’re sure to find some stuff you don’t use, don’t like or you just don’t need.
- Browse the Trading Post for ideas
What things are being sold right now? Do you have something similar that you don’t use or need?
If you do have something to sell, check out similar items on our site, their descriptions and asking prices.
Are you ready to sell?
Once you know what you’re selling, these easy steps will help you get ready to place your ad with Trading Post.
- Take the time to inspect you item for wear and tear
Take note of any flaws, wear, or damage you need to inform buyers about in your ad. Give your item a clean – remove any dust, stains, or dirt.
- Take pictures of your item
Take good quality pictures of your item so buyers can get a really good idea of what it looks like. Good quality pictures help buyers to feel confident about what they are getting and the condition it in.
Check out our tips on taking good photos or resizing your images.
- Write down your item’s details for your ad
Put yourself in the buyers shoes and think of the questions they will ask. Remember to include key words that buyer’s will look for when searching for an item like yours.
Take a look at the items for sale at Trading Post for ideas on how to:- price your item or tips on pricing your vehicle
- write a good description so that buyers will want to buy it!
Tips on describing your vehicle or describing other items
- Research how you want to sell your item
- Pick the category to advertise your item in
Which is the best category for your item so that buyers will find your item? - Choose a selling method
Which method is best your item and how you want to sell it? – Classified ads, Buy Now ads or Auctions. - Select an ad package or listing features
Help draw attention to your ad to gain buyers interest in your item.
- Pick the category to advertise your item in
- Work out delivery costs
Weigh your item if you might be posting it, so you know exactly what the delivery charges will be. Check www.australiapost.com.au for details on postage costs.
- Have all relevant records on hand.
Do you have valuation documents or certificates of authenticity to prove the worth of your item? They may increase the potential selling price. If you do, consider taking photos of these and including them in your ad.
