One can sell things through Gumtree, because is a popular site known for selling used products, like cars, furniture’s, phones, laptops, and many more. You may have used items in your home that you would like to sell on Gumtree all you need to do is, Start by creating an account on the site, then you post the ad with your details.
Gumtree is one of UK’s most popular local selling websites, filled with classified ads for everything from items for sale, to property, jobs, and even pets. With over 1.8 million ads listed on Gumtree, it’s a great place where you can find what you’re looking for.
It’s free to private sellers to post ads in the “for sale” section on Gumtree so there is a lot of money to made for sellers and bargains to be found for buyers!
If you’re looking to snap up a bargain, or to sell your unwanted items without having to pay listing fees, Gumtree could be the place for you.
Guidelines How One Can Sell Things Through Gumtree
Use your browser to search for “Gumtree.” The browser would show Gumtree on the search list.
This method can also be accessible using your phone by downloading Gumtree app in the App store.
Creating an account on Gumtree, you will need to create a username. But sometimes most people don’t like using there personal detail, when i have try to make research about that why people don’t like using there personal details, the answer was, it’s just for security reasons.
Why some people said that most reasons why they create that profile with there nickname and also create a personal Email address for that, and even a separate mobile number for it is because, after selling off the things they want to sell there on Gumtree then after that the information’s used for it at the particular moment will not be active again, until when He/She have something else to sell again on Gumtree the information will be active again.
How To Register On Gumtree
- Enter your first name.
- Next step, Enter Last name.
- Next step, Enter your Email address.
- Next step, chose a Password.
- The last step, click Register.
Remember after this registration process, you can now sell things through Gumtree, and also by creating Gumtree Account, you agree on the terms and condition, also and privacy policy.
But you can still choose a username that does not give out personal information about you. You can use a nickname or a variation on your name. You may be required to add numbers to the end of the username if it has already been taken by another user.
Try creating an easy to remember passport, add a combination of letters and numbers so that your password would be strong and not accessible by someone else.
To Add Profile Picture.
- Use a picture of yourself or anything reasonable, such as a pet.
- Having a profile picture make your ad standout to buyers and attract them to your items.
- Always go for a photo that looks professional.
- Uploading a picture in your profile is optional and up to you.
- You can have a Gumtree account without one.
Category for the Item.
Put the item in the category, it helps attract buyers for instant, if you are selling a phone, snap a picture of it, if it is electronic equipment, choose the “Computers & Software” .
This will make it easier for buyers to search for your item, you can also use the “Tell us what you are posting” option on Gumtree. When you type in the item the site will categorize it for you.
Identify your Location.
State your postal code to mark your selling location so buyers can search for your item that way. Gumtree will then show your item to buyers in your local place.
Your postal code will not appear in the ad. Gumtree will use your postal code to classify your ad based.
Items Description
- State the type of item you are selling.
- And what it is made of,
- The condition of the item,
- Do not oversell your item,
- Specify if your item have a damaged part so that your buyer would know what they are purchasing.
Price
You can state the amount/price you are willing to sell any of your items, if you are not ready to negotiate on the price, write “No negotiating.” You can also note if you are willing to negotiate the price write down “OBO,” which stands for “Or Best Offer.”
Title your ad.
Use a short description to title your item, this attract buyers. Make it known what type of item you are selling in the title.
For example, you may use a title like:
- Phone.
- Bicycle.
- Television in Good Condition.
Pictures Of Items
NOTE
To sell things through Gumtree is another fastest way to market anything you are willing to sell or look for a job, apartment and many more. Also in most country’s like South Africa, population of people do make use of Gumtree. If you have any questions to ask, you can make use of the comment box, we are here to answer you at anytime.