TIPS FOR DESIGNING AN ATTRACTIVE LISTING
Title
Compose a title that clearly describes the item you are selling
Include relevant keywords to help buyers easily find your listing
Selling
You can choose to sell auction items with a 'reserve' price or a fixed 'buy now' price
Search 4tradeit categories to see what items similar to yours are selling for
Photos
Upload good quality photos of the item you have for sale
You can upload multiple photos
Description
Include as much detail as you can about the item e.g. the age, condition, model, brand and any unique features
Shipping
It is important to include option(s) for shipping the item
Buyers like to know upfront what shipping costs are
Advertising extras
Bolding, featured listing, better placement and other advertising extras will help increase the number of views and potential bids your listing will receive
Payments
The most popular payment method is by bank deposit
For expensive items, inclusion of PayPal as a payment option gives buyers peace of mind
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Send a 'email with your payment details e.g. bank account number to the successful buyer |
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Ask the buyer for their delivery address details |
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The normal process is the buyer pays for the goods and the stated shipping costs |
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When payment has been received and the bank has cleared the funds, send the item to the buyer |
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It is then important that the buyer and seller both place feedback about the sale |
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