{"id":91078,"date":"2017-03-24T22:02:04","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T22:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=91078"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:53:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:53:39","slug":"tips-selling-online-eng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/tips-selling-online-eng\/","title":{"rendered":"6 tips for selling online (and making more money)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you clean up your house a little bit, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll find gadgets, clothes and other things that you don\u2019t use, which are in good condition and you could sell.<\/b> Why don\u2019t you do it? Maybe because in the past you tried and had no good way to find a buyer, or in the end you sold everything at a loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

While many are having financial issues and can\u2019t pay much money, it\u2019s also true that <\/span>sometimes we don\u2019t use good seller strategies when we want to get rid of something we don\u2019t use. <\/b>I\u2019ve found tons of articles online about how to sell something in a professional way for businesses, but there\u2019s hardly any info about how to sell something to individuals online. So, today I\u2019ll leave you with 6 tips that I use when I want to sell my things online\u2026 I hope they work for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.- Toy with the price<\/b><\/h3>\n

When it comes to adding a price on what you want to sell, you have to be a real strategist. <\/span>Don\u2019t be \u201cpricey\u201d <\/b>and try to post something used at the price of a new item. But also don\u2019t sell your product at a loss, especially when there are other sellers that have higher prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before posting something for sale,<\/span> review prices for the item as new and on other sites where they sell used items. <\/b>Add a competitive price, not too high or too low, and always mention that you\u2019re willing to go down a little.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be close-minded about negotiating<\/b> if a buyer is interested in your products. It\u2019s not about selling at a loss, but rather getting rid of the item even if you get a little less than expected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another good technique for selling is <\/span>not to hide the actual price of the item.<\/b> In the description of what you\u2019re selling, put the actual price of the item in stores so buyers see that they\u2019re saving by buying an almost-new item from you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2.- Consider free shipping<\/b><\/h3>\n

With services like Amazon, Aliexpress and other sales pages, people are used to free shipping, so they\u2019re more hesitant about paying extra for shipping, even if it\u2019s 3 measly euros. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re selling remotely, consider <\/span>including shipping in the price.<\/b> Even if you put the item at a higher price, the fact of having \u201cfree shipping\u201d or \u201cshipping included\u201d will encourage many buyers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Another option, if you\u2019ve put several things on sale, is <\/span>to<\/b> offer free shipping if somebody buys more than one product <\/b>(and obviously charge shipping only once). <\/span><\/p>\n

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3.- Choose your images carefully, and your text!<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re willing to sell something on a platform, the sales listing is very important. Take <\/span>good pictures of your products<\/b>, making sure that you have good lighting and the item is shown in good condition (for example, if you\u2019re selling clothes, make sure they\u2019re clean and ironed, please! And if you\u2019re selling a cell phone, wipe the fingerprints off\u2026 don\u2019t be a slob!). Today, with a smartphone, it\u2019s not necessary to have a great camera to take good photos. <\/span><\/p>\n

Another option is to add <\/span>official photos of the product,<\/b> but also attach actual photos so the buyer knows what you have; it\u2019s their job to see the potential!<\/span><\/p>\n

Just as important as good photos is good text. Besides being careful with spelling, obviously, <\/span>make sure to be brief but also give all basic info that the buyer may need<\/b>: features, clothing size, model of the product\/gadget and all relevant info. <\/span><\/p>\n

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In addition, to sell more successfully, market your item as it deserves. If it\u2019s something new, clearly point that out and if it\u2019s second-hand but in good condition, always put <\/span>\u201clike new,\u201d<\/b>\u00a0\u201cused very little,\u201d <\/b>etc. Also, if we\u2019re talking about an item under warranty (especially for electronics), clearly say so in the description and attach the<\/span> receipt <\/b>(seriously, always keep receipts, you never\u00a0know when you\u2019ll need them).<\/span><\/p>\n

Obviously, <\/span>if the item has a small defect you should say so<\/b>, but don\u2019t wallow in\u00a0this either. True story: I remember once on a Facebook sales group, I read something like \u201cI\u2019m selling this XXX brand bag, which is worn-out from use, but still may work.\u201d Do you seriously think somebody wants to buy a \u201cworn-out\u201d bag, as good as the brand or price may be? If something is well-used, you can put \u201cused but still in good condition\u201d or \u201cperfect with a few repairs,\u201d as well as <\/span>attaching a photo of the defect or imperfection.<\/b> And alright, if you\u2019re really selling something that\u2019s worn-out maybe it\u2019d be more useful in a garbage can than the house of a poor gullible soul. <\/span><\/p>\n

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4.- Be helpful and friendly, even if you think you\u2019re wasting time<\/b><\/h3>\n

This seems like a no-brainer, but I\u2019ve encountered really obnoxious buyers! When you sell online, you have to accept the idea that potential buyers will ask detailed questions about the item. Always be helpful with this and <\/span>respond to all their questions courteously. <\/b><\/p>\n

It also happens that sometimes somebody is interested in an item, leaves a comment or sends you a private message (for example, on Wallapop for Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a>) and you hear nothing more from them. Keep at it, because sometimes <\/span>a buyer forgets, whether from neglect or absent-mindedness<\/b>, and not because they\u2019re no longer interested in the item. <\/span><\/p>\n

Obviously, don\u2019t insist endlessly, there are lots of rude people who simply aren\u2019t interested in buying something and don\u2019t bother saying so… But those cases are the exceptions, often\u00a0they haven\u2019t answered you out of pure absent-mindedness. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re selling to somebody in your city and <\/span>they ask to meet up, make it happen<\/b>, and if they ask to see or try the item before buying it, tell them yes. The nicer you are, the greater the chances that they\u2019ll buy what you\u2019re selling, plus they\u2019ll leave you a good review if you\u2019re selling through an app (Wallapop, eBay, etc).<\/span><\/p>\n

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5.- Talk like a pro seller<\/b><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s one thing to be helpful, and the other is to treat potential buyers as if they were your soulmates. So, when you sell, use professional seller strategies. If your potential buyer is hesitant about an item, <\/span>tell them that you have other people interested <\/b>and they shouldn\u2019t think too much (it may be true or not, but the person will never know). <\/span><\/p>\n

Besides, if they’re in doubt, it\u2019s time to negotiate (see number 1).<\/span> Offer them a discount and say you\u2019ll give them something<\/b> (for example, if you\u2019re selling a cell phone or camera, tell them you\u2019ll include the cover for free, even though you were thinking of selling it). If you\u2019re selling remotely, when you prepare the package, add a thank-you note for the buyer. My mother always tells me that we have to be grateful and she\u2019s completely right\u2026 You never know when you\u2019ll interact with that person again!<\/span><\/p>\n

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6.- Find the right platform for what you\u2019re selling<\/b><\/h3>\n

Online there are many ways of selling, <\/span>some completely free and others with fees. <\/b>The good thing about second-hand ones (like eBay) is that they make sure more people see your item, but it\u2019s not always necessary to choose them.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if you sell very specific things, don\u2019t go to general sites like <\/span>eBay<\/span><\/a> or Wallapop (available on <\/span>iOS<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Android<\/span><\/a>).<\/span> Scan Facebook for buyer-seller groups for your item. <\/b>There, the audience is more specific and looking for certain types of items. <\/span><\/p>\n

For example, I often sell clothes that I don\u2019t use. My style is very different and not many like it on Wallapop and even Chicfy (service for selling only clothes). Instead, on Facebook groups for alternative clothes, I get many more interested people in a shorter time, plus they\u2019re already predisposed to buy those kind of things. Apply this idea to anything you\u2019re selling, <\/span>you\u2019ll be amazed by the specific buyer-seller groups in your area<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to know more about sales platforms, I recommend this video, where we recommend <\/span>5 very good apps for buying-selling.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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