How to sell it
Practical guides for the things people sell most often second-hand. What buyers check, which photos to take, what to put in the title, how to describe condition and how to post it.
- TrainersStyle codes, sole photos, honest wear and boxes that arrive in one piece.
- Designer bagsProof of authenticity, close-ups of every corner and careful, tracked postage.
- JeansFlat measurements, fit names and photos of the wear points buyers check.
- Coats and jacketsPit to pit, lining photos, fabric content and packing bulky outerwear.
- Kids' clothesBundles by age, clear sizes and honest notes on stains and bobbling.
- Baby gearSafety first, model numbers, complete sets and collection for bulky items.
- BooksISBNs, edition details, honest condition and sturdy packing.
- Video gamesPlatform and region, disc photos, CIB wording and testing.
- ConsolesRemove accounts, reset, model numbers, tested controllers and solid packing.
- PhonesRemove accounts, reset, check the IMEI and network lock, show battery health.
- LEGOSet numbers, completeness, minifigures and packing bricks so nothing rattles loose.
- Vinyl and CDsIdentify the pressing, grade media and sleeve separately, and pack records so they arrive flat.
- HomewareMakers' marks, chips and crazing, and packing breakables so they arrive in one piece.
- FurnitureMeasurements, honest wear, and setting up collection in person for bulky pieces.
- Watches and jewelleryHallmarks, honest material claims, authenticity and posting small valuable items safely.
- Sports gearSizes and specs, honest wear and safety, and getting awkward kit into a parcel.
- BeautyWhat's allowed, how to show it's new and sealed, and posting liquids and perfume.
- ToysSafety marks and recalls, checking every piece is there, and clear photos for parents.
- Tech accessoriesCompatibility, model numbers, testing and wiping anything that stores data.
- Vintage clothingMeasurements over label sizes, honest era claims, and what actually counts as vintage.
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These guides give general tips only. We don't quote prices because they depend on the item, its condition and demand. eBay, Vinted and the carriers change their rules, so check their own help pages before you list or post.