How to Sell on Craigslist
Selling on line is not difficult, but you need to take photos and write good product descriptions so buyers can see and read about what you are selling.
You should first check similar products that others are selling so you know how to properly price what you are selling. You can also “borrow” some of the better written descriptive copy. In addition to checking Craigslist you should check eBay as far as asking prices and the final sales price.
Once you have a better idea of how to price your merchandise you should probably add 10% for negotiating purposes. When you finally post your merchandise you need to write a good headline which describes what you are selling along with the description you have written which should include the make, model number and condition as well as anything that comes with it that the buyer might not understand from the photo. Of course you must also include the price you are seeking along with your contact information.
Once you and a perspective purchaser have agreed on the price you need to meet and make the exchange. It is important to meet in a public location for security purposes. As far as getting paid it is a good idea to only accept cash to avoid being scammed with bounced checks or illegitimate credit cards. If you meet in person this will also avoid the possibility that the item you purchase will not be shipped.
For your first sales it is advisable to start with smaller less expensive items or unwanted things in your possession. After you get the hang of it you can “graduate” to more valuable merchandise and eventually you may also buy things to resell.
Once you know what is selling and can better estimate value you can visit flea markets, yard sales, craft shows, thrift and resale stores and even pawn shops to find underpriced items to sell at a profit. Again it is important to only deal with people in person in public places, and only accept cash and be aware that the more expensive/valuable an item is the more likely a buyer might be a scam artist.
You should first check similar products that others are selling so you know how to properly price what you are selling. You can also “borrow” some of the better written descriptive copy. In addition to checking Craigslist you should check eBay as far as asking prices and the final sales price.
Once you have a better idea of how to price your merchandise you should probably add 10% for negotiating purposes. When you finally post your merchandise you need to write a good headline which describes what you are selling along with the description you have written which should include the make, model number and condition as well as anything that comes with it that the buyer might not understand from the photo. Of course you must also include the price you are seeking along with your contact information.
Once you and a perspective purchaser have agreed on the price you need to meet and make the exchange. It is important to meet in a public location for security purposes. As far as getting paid it is a good idea to only accept cash to avoid being scammed with bounced checks or illegitimate credit cards. If you meet in person this will also avoid the possibility that the item you purchase will not be shipped.
For your first sales it is advisable to start with smaller less expensive items or unwanted things in your possession. After you get the hang of it you can “graduate” to more valuable merchandise and eventually you may also buy things to resell.
Once you know what is selling and can better estimate value you can visit flea markets, yard sales, craft shows, thrift and resale stores and even pawn shops to find underpriced items to sell at a profit. Again it is important to only deal with people in person in public places, and only accept cash and be aware that the more expensive/valuable an item is the more likely a buyer might be a scam artist.