How to sell quickly and well on the internet?
More than half of people have already sold or would be ready to sell a Christmas gift. Beyond gift errors, our closets, cellars and garages are often full. A multitude of unused items, which have a high market value and could be easily resold on the Internet. How to sell on the internet quickly and well?
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The right time to sell on the internet
All used sales sites admit that they see an increase in their activity in January. However, this increase concerns more the number of ads placed than the demand. At this time the supply being stronger, prices tend to fall. January is therefore not the ideal month to sell expensive. But be patient, simple tips can help you get the best price for your products...
Products that are easy to sell
Throughout the year, books and clothing sell best. Even if many readers have been sold in recent years, the paper medium is still in the spotlight. CDs, DVDs and video games are experiencing strong growth just after the holidays. Finally, on Le Bon Coin, toys, clothing and household appliances are often consulted.
Unsaleable or almost unsaleable products
Counterfeits being the recurring problem of these sites, a certain number of them are vigilant on certain products, particularly those of sought-after brands. In addition, beauty products are among the most difficult to sell. Many sites impose restrictions (blister packs...). If you want to sell books, you will find useful tips in this article.
Create an effective ad
To sell on the Internet, it is not enough to create a sales account on a sales site. You also need to take the time to write an effective ad and take a picture that will convince potential buyers.
To learn more about these topics, read our articles more specifically dedicated to creating an ad:
Internet sales: Write the perfect ad
Internet sales: A picture of a professional
Products under warranty
We can easily transfer the warranty of a device to our buyer. Indeed, the warranty is attached to the device and not to its owner. All you have to do is give the invoice and the warranty certificate to the buyer. Since the invoice is in your name, you can also write a transfer certificate in a few minutes. This document will allow your buyer to justify that he is the new owner of the object. A transfer certificate, containing the contact details of the buyer and seller and the (precise) name of the product sold.
When making the sale and accepting payment from your buyer, be careful. Many payment methods can turn out to be scams.
Scams and Internet sales: How to avoid them?
Hidden defects
An important legal point: the seller is responsible for hidden defects. In other words, if your object has minor technical problems of which you are aware, mention them in your ad. The buyer then acquires the object in the same condition as it is, because he is aware of the actual condition of the product. A small precaution to avoid any future legal proceedings, keep a screenshot of your ad clearly mentioning the condition of the object. If you are not honest about the condition of your item you run the risk of being sued for hidden defects.
