Sort, photograph and list secondhand items that sell
A good listing starts with sorting well and ends with honest photos. How to make it easy for a buyer to say yes.
Sort into three piles
Keep, sell, and donate or recycle. Be honest with yourself: things unused for a year are rarely missed. Sell what has clear value and is easy to describe; donate the rest.
Clean first
Dust, fingerprints and hair show clearly in photos. Wipe items down, vacuum textiles and remove stickers that do not belong.
How to photograph
- Daylight from a window gives the best colours – avoid flash.
- A calm, neutral background with no personal items in shot.
- One full front view, one from the side, and close-ups of labels and any damage.
- Show size with something familiar alongside, or give measurements.
Write an honest description
- Brand, model and dimensions.
- Condition – mention damage rather than letting the buyer find it.
- Why you are selling, if it feels natural.
- How the buyer collects and whether anything needs dismantling.
Get help where you need it
On POFFIX you can ask for help sorting, photographing, listing or delivering sold items. Agree in advance who handles contact with the buyer and how the buyer pays – that payment is not handled by POFFIX.
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