10 tips to sell your new or used equipment at the best price
Whether it is to resell a duplicate device, because it has been replaced by a more recent one or to discreetly dispose of a Christmas or birthday gift that does not please, we will all have to resell a second-hand item in our lives as consumers. This can be done between acquaintances, in a depot or through classified ads, in newspapers or on the Internet.
We also all want to get the best price from this device and if possible, we want it to be done within a reasonable time frame. For this to work, it is of course necessary that the equipment in question is in good working order. However, there are other additional tips that can help you negotiate the resale of your equipment.
1. Find the right price
This is often the first question we ask ourselves: how much can I get out of it? It is essential, but it is not the only one. Forget immediately the price of new equipment, even if you have never used it before, and except in exceptional cases of rarity, no buyer has an interest in buying second-hand equipment at the new price. For irreproachable equipment (identical to new equipment), practice a discount of at least 20 to 30%.
Even with that, we have to take into account the reality of the second-hand market. To do this, consult the classified ad sites such as Leboncoin, Ebay, Vivastreet, ParuVendu or PriceMinister (to name only the best-known) and observe the price range of your product or a product equivalent to resale.
2. Generalist or dedicated site, choose the right service
There's more to life than just the right place. Depending on what you want to sell, it may be interesting to choose a specialized or general service. You can also turn to exchange sites. There are many possibilities for you to resell second-hand or even new items, such as a gift that does not satisfy you:
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3. Put on sale at the right time
As soon as you know you have a device or equipment to resell, don't wait, the rating drops over time. New products are emerging and technology is evolving, which also has a significant impact on the price and opportunities for second-hand resale.
Choose the right date
However, it is preferable, when you have the choice to anticipate, to avoid certain periods such as the after-hours market will be saturated or the summer holidays when there are fewer buyers. Also avoid waiting for a better version of your product to be released to avoid a devaluation of the equipment and the massive arrival of other resellers.
4. Raise prices
Is it a good idea to put the exact price you want to get from your sale? Yes and no depending on your patience. Slightly cheaper products will leave faster than others depending on the periods and similar second-hand offers that are close to your home. In this case, remember to indicate "Firm Price" in your ad to avoid any attempt at a discount. If you inflate prices, the buyer may try to bargain because the ad has been there for a while, so set yourself a minimum selling price in advance.
Another solution is to use auction sites such as Ebay. We can do good business but also make buyers do it if the product goes below the price you set for yourself. Remember to put a minimum bid price to avoid unpleasant surprises.
5. Find the packaging and papers
When you have a used product to sell on an ad site, it will find itself in the middle of dozens of identical products and there are few ways to stand out. The best thing is still to provide something that will give the impression of buying a product that is close to new: the packaging and instructions for use. If you have kept them, it is an advantage that you can highlight in the ad and in the photo.
Accessories and papers
Another advantage that is reassuring is the invoice. In addition to the possibility for the buyer to benefit from the guarantee, it allows the buyer to be reassured about the origin and age of the product. If you don't have it in your papers and you bought the product on the internet, the invoice may still be available on your account in the online shop or in your emails.
6. Provide accessories (or not)
Another way to stand out from other products on sale is the presence of accessories. A computer, for example, can be sold with a mouse or keyboard. A phone will be with its charger of course but maybe also with screen protectors, a shell etc....
Feel free to highlight their presence by cleaning them beforehand and making them clearly visible on the photo as a "bonus". You "offer" in addition to the accessories rather than leaving them because you no longer do anything with them.
7. Sell in small pieces
On the other hand, it may be interesting to separate different materials designed to work together. We can sell a screen separately from the computer, it may find it easier to find a buyer or to go even further you can try to sell parts separately, if you find that they are in demand.
Observe the resale prices of the elements, one by one or assembled. What is the most advantageous for you? If you hesitate, put a global ad but mention this possibility by also detailing the price of the separate elements.
8. Create an attractive ad
An ad that is too short will scare away those who are looking to know what they are buying
