Selling Tips

Ads that sell quickly have a few things in common. Here is what works on BuySalex.

Price it right

Search for the same item and look at what similar ads ask. Items priced close to the market sell in days; items priced well above it sit for weeks. Leave a little room to negotiate if you expect offers.

Photos do most of the work

• Use natural light and a clean, plain background.
• Show the whole item first, then details: labels, serial numbers, accessories, and any scratches.
• Six to eight photos are better than two.
• Never use pictures from the internet. Buyers notice, and copied photos are removed.

Write for the buyer

Start with the facts a buyer filters by: brand, model, year, size, storage, kilometres. Then condition, what is included, and why you are selling. Mentioning a fault upfront builds trust and saves you from awkward meetings.

Respond fast

Most buyers message several sellers. Replying within the first hour makes a big difference. Turn on notifications so you don't miss a message, and set an auto-reply if you are busy.

Be safe when you sell

• Don't hand over the item until the money is in your account. A screenshot is not proof.
• Never scan a QR code or open a link to "receive" money.
• Meet in a public place, and don't invite strangers home for small items.

Keep the ad fresh

• Update the price if you are not getting replies after a week.
• Bump the ad to the top, or feature it, to reach more buyers when you need a quick sale. See Fees & Paid Features.
• Mark it as sold as soon as it is gone, so you stop getting messages.