How do you prepare to buy or sell products locally?
To sell, take clear photos of the actual item and compare similar asking prices before setting your own. To buy, confirm the condition and test the item before agreeing a handover. These guides cover new and used products, from photographing and pricing a single item to keeping a local seller catalogue current.
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How do you photograph items for sale?
Take clear listing photos with natural light, useful angles and honest close-ups while keeping personal information out of the frame.
Read moreHow do you price second-hand items?
Compare similar items, account for condition and missing accessories, and set a realistic asking price with a clear negotiation limit.
Read moreWhat should you check before buying a used phone?
Inspect a used phone’s condition, core functions, battery and account locks before agreeing to buy, with Apple’s official preowned iPhone guidance.
Read moreHow can a local shop show its products online?
A practical way for local shops and individuals to publish a new and used product catalogue with clear listings, stock and one shareable seller page.
Read moreReady to browse or list?
Use what you have checked to write an accurate listing or ask a seller informed questions.
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