How to Sell on Sellyu

How to Successfully Sell Second-Hand Fashion on Sellyu

The demand for second-hand fashion is booming, with more shoppers seeking sustainable and affordable clothing options. If you have pre-loved clothes in good condition, selling them online can be a great way to declutter and make extra money. This is where Sellyu can help you!

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you maximize your success when you list your items on our marketplace:

1. Choose the Right Items

- Only sell items that are in a condition that you would be comfortable in buying yourself. Items should be clean and with no major stains, holes, or excessive wear.

- Seasonal and trending styles help attract buyers. Winter coats are in less demand during summer, and sandals are in less demand in winter. Choose relevant items for the season.

- Recognisable brands and high quality materials are more popular than fast fashion items.

2. Create your Sellyu profile

Sign up to Sellyu and create your public profile that shows other members who you are. Add a display name that other will see when they interact with you. Adding a profile picture can also help to create trust.

Sellyu as a platform is completely free for buyers and sellers. We do not charge any fee sales or purchases.

3. Take High-Quality Photos

Clear, well-lit images can make or break your listing. Follow these tips:

- Use natural lighting for better color accuracy.

- Take multiple angles (front, back, close-ups of details and labels).

- Display the item on a mannequin, hanger, or model it yourself.

- Avoid cluttered backgrounds to keep the focus on the item.

4. Provide Detailed Attributes and Description

Your listing should include key information:

- Category – Most members search items by category. Selecting the correct category is one of the most important factors to get your items discovered by relevant members

- Brand – Specify the brand. Members often search and filter for their favourite brands.

- Size – Selecting the correct size is important so other members can find items that fit them. You can also provide more detailed measurements in the description.

- Condition – Be honest about any flaws to build trust. We're a second-hand marketplace, not every item needs to be flawless, but it should be transparent to the potential buyer what the actual condition is.

- Material – Help buyers understand what the items are made of.

- Title and Description – Write an eye-catching title and leave other details about your item in the descriptions

5. Price Competitively

Research similar items to set a fair price. Things to consider when choosing a price could be the original retail price, the condition and rarity of the item, the brand recognition and quality of materials, etc.

When negotiating with potential buyers consider offering discounts, especially when selling bundles. Also consider adding shipping costs when delivering items.

6. Engage with Potential Buyers

Sellyu lets potential buyers reach out to you as seller to negotiate prices and coordinate payment and delivery. Try to respond to messages in a timely manner.

Keep the conversation civil. If a member behaves inappropriately or you might suspect a scam, please report them on our platform.

Sellyu does not facilitate payment or delivery for you. You will have to coordinate this directly with the buyer.

7. Promote and Update Listings

Increase visibility and sales by sharing your items or your member profile on social media platforms.

Remove sold items to ensure you only have relevant items in your profile.

Consider relisting slow-moving items with updated descriptions and photos.

8. Build a Strong Seller Reputation

Be a trustworthy seller by maintaining transparency in your listings, communicate in a professional tone when talking with buyers, ship or coordinate pickups in a timely manner, and overall provide excellent service to your buyer.

Encourage satisfied buyers to leave positive reviews to build up your reputation.

By following these steps, you can turn you unworn items from your closet into a small profit and help buyers get new yet sustainable items they need.

Let's reduce the amount of waste created by the fashion industry and move to a more sustainable future <3