

Once an item is listed sit back, have a cup of coffee and wait for the buyers to make offers. If selling a sized item, like furniture or clothing, use extras in the photo to better explain the size (state the model size of who’s wearing the clothing piece, or standing next to a piece of furniture) Use proper lighting in order to capture the items as best as possibleĤ. Take up close shots of any imperfections, model numbers or brand tagsģ. Clean up the item, or items, before taking any photos – no one wants to see a layer of dust!Ģ. Here are some tips to taking great photos:ġ. Just like how a detailed description was written, detailed photographs are equally – if not more – important. With a price and description in place, buyers will skip over a listing if no photos are/ provided. Search for the item, in a similar condition, on Craigslist, Amazon, eBay, Shopify and other resell channels to see what price they are being offered – your buyers are going to search for the best price so be sure to list it for a price that’s competitive.Īfter a price has been assigned, take the time to write a detailed description of the item capturing all the specifications of the item from scratches to accessories included to retail tags still intact – the more descriptive you are the higher the chances of selling for your desired amount. To be successful with reselling on Craigslist, we strongly recommend doing amble planning and research on each item you wish to sell to identify the best price to list it for, while still maintaining a profit.

Spam filters – too many listings can get your account blocked Identity protection with anonymous posting However, an account does come in handy when you need to relist an item if it didn’t sell. And unlike other channels, an account is not needed in order to list merchandise. While easier to list than other marketplace channels, Craigslist has a regional audience creating a local community of repeat buyers.īuyers who purchase merchandise on and sell through Craigslist get the best return on new, gently-worn or useful items like home goods, electronics, furniture, tickets, etc. In fact, many first-time resellers use this channel as an easy and rewarding way to break into selling online. Founded in the mid 90’s, Craigslist has been a tool to sell items online to local communities.
