How to sell tech accessories on eBay and Vinted

• The exact model and model number.
• What it's compatible with: phone, laptop or console models and connectors.
• That it works, and how you tested it.
• What's included: cables, chargers, ear tips, cases, boxes.
• Battery health for wireless headphones and smartwatches.
• That it's genuine, not a copy.

1. The item on a plain background.
2. The model number on the label or in the settings screen.
3. Everything included, laid out together.
4. The item working: lights on, screen on, connected.
5. Connectors and ports close up.
6. Any scratches or wear.

• Brand and model first.
• Add the model number.
• Add compatibility (for iPhone 15, for PS5).
• Add colour and what's included.

Example title

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black, Case and Cable

Words buyers search for

• genuine
• official
• wireless
• Bluetooth
• noise cancelling
• USB-C
• fast charger
• compatible
• smartwatch
• case
• boxed
• tested

• Model and model number.
• Connector type: USB-C, Lightning, micro USB.
• Power output for chargers, as printed (for example 20W).
• Size for cases and bags, in cm or by device model.
• Strap size for smartwatches.

• Say whether it's fully working and how you tested it.
• Describe cosmetic wear separately from function.
• Mention battery life if it has dropped.
• Say if anything is missing, such as ear tips or the original charger.

eBay tends to suit tech accessories, as buyers search by model and compatibility and use item specifics to filter.

Vinted has an electronics category and can suit headphones, cases and smaller accessories, especially well-known brands.

Low-value cables and chargers often sell best bundled with the device they belong to.

• Use a small box for headphones and smartwatches so they don't get crushed.
• Coil cables loosely and secure them with a tie.
• Items with lithium batteries may have postage restrictions; check the carrier's rules.
• Most accessories fit a small parcel or large letter; check the size on the postage guide.

Not sure which parcel size you need? Check the postage size guide.

• Not giving the exact model number.
• Not saying what it's compatible with.
• Leaving a smartwatch or headphones linked to your account.
• Selling copies as genuine.
• Not testing before listing.

How do I reset a smartwatch before selling?

Unpair it from your phone in the companion app, which usually removes it from your account, then reset it to factory settings from the watch's settings.

Can I post items with batteries?

Usually yes when the battery is inside the device, but carriers have rules on lithium batteries. Check the carrier's guidance before posting.

How do I tell if headphones are genuine?

Check the build quality, serial number and packaging against the manufacturer's website. If you're not sure, don't describe them as genuine.