7 tips for creating the perfect Tradeversity listing
So you’ve done your part and downloaded the Tradeversity app (yay), and you’re ready to list your first item to make some extra cash. Buying and selling on Tradeversity is easy, but there are a few things you can do to better the chances of your items being sold — and sold quickly.
- Start with the profile.
Students like to buy/sell with real people. Adding a profile picture can actually make a difference — no one likes to talk to eggs on Twitter, and the same goes for exchanging on Tradeversity. Adding a photo also makes it easier for your buyer to identify you when you meet up in person for the exchange.
2. Make your photos double-tap worthy.
Students want to buy your item, but they won’t be apt to do so if they can’t get a good idea of what exactly they’re buying. When you’re taking pictures of your item, be sure to show as many angles as possible, do close-up and distance photos and make sure the brand/label is visible. It’s all in the details…
3. Indicate any issues with the item.
Transparency is key. If those sunglasses have a small scratch on the left eye lens, let the buyer know. Things will go over much more smoothly in the exchange if you let the buyer know about imperfections or problems with the product beforehand. It also makes you a reliable seller, and your buyer is more likely to give you a good rating if you’re honest with them up front.
4. Be clear and concise in your description.
The picture shows the item, but the description has the potential to sell it. Think of this as your pitch to buyers — obviously you have a great item to sell, but sometimes it takes a little convincing. Also think tweet-like and shoot for less than 140 characters. You know students don’t like lengthy text (TLDR).
5. Respond to questions.
If something isn’t clear in your photo or description, buyers may have questions about it. If you ignore the question or don’t get back to the buyer promptly (within 12–24 hours), you may lose the sale. Also realize other potential buyers can see your answer to the questions, and if one person has a question, others may have it as well. Just let ‘em know what they need to know.
6. Include the size and how it fits.
E-s-s-e-n-t-i-a-l. If you don’t tell someone what size those Steve Madden wedges are, that buyer isn’t going to be able to purchase them. If a shirt is a small that fits like a medium, do your buyers a favor and mention that. It’ll (again) make you a more reliable seller and will prevent the buyer from having problems with the item after the exchange. You could even go all out and pull a Forever 21 by wearing the item and noting how tall the model is. Lit.
7. Tell how much wear and tear the item has.
Noting how old an item is can be very helpful to buyers. Without a reference point to go off of, that Macbook Pro may not sell because buyers don’t know what year it was bought, how much memory it has or what its condition is. These aren’t necessarily factors that sway a buyer from buying, but give the buyer a better idea of what they’re purchasing.
Hope these are helpful! Email us at team@tradeversity.com if you have additional questions about listing an item.
-LH
