Guides
Everything you need to know about buying and selling on marketplaces worldwide. From eBay to local platforms, learn how to get the best prices for your items.
Global Marketplaces
Global Marketplace10 min read
Amazon vs eBay: which one makes sense for what you're selling
A fee breakdown, category comparison, and honest take on when each platform actually works for used items.
Global Marketplace11 min read
Asian marketplaces: Taobao, Lazada, Shopee, Tokopedia
A breakdown of Asia's major e-commerce platforms - who uses what, what they sell, and how pricing works differently.
Global Marketplace12 min read
eBay: How to actually buy and sell without losing money
A practical breakdown of eBay fees, when to use auctions vs fixed price, and what actually sells. No fluff.
Global Marketplace9 min read
European marketplaces beyond eBay and Amazon
Allegro in Poland, Vinted for clothes, Otto in Germany, Wallapop in Spain - plus how VAT complicates everything.
Global Marketplace9 min read
Facebook Marketplace: sell locally, keep all the money
How local sales on FB Marketplace work, what sells, how not to get scammed, and when shipping makes sense.
Global Marketplace10 min read
Mercado Libre: how buying and selling works in Latin America
A practical look at Latin America's biggest marketplace - fees, what sells, and why installment payments matter more than you'd think.
Regional Guides
Regional Guide9 min read
Australia and New Zealand: Gumtree, Trade Me, Facebook
How marketplaces work differently down under - Gumtree for Australia, Trade Me for New Zealand, and dealing with expensive shipping.
Regional Guide10 min read
Craigslist vs Facebook Marketplace vs OfferUp
Which US local selling platform actually works for what. Honest comparison of reach, safety, and where your stuff will actually sell.
Regional Guide9 min read
Kijiji: how Canadians actually buy and sell locally
Canada's biggest classifieds site - why it beats cross-border shopping, what sells, pricing in CAD, and keeping meetups safe.
Regional Guide9 min read
UK marketplaces: eBay UK, Gumtree, Vinted, Depop
How selling works differently in the UK - which platform for what, GBP pricing, and whether Royal Mail or couriers make more sense.
Pricing Strategies
Pricing Strategy8 min read
How condition affects price (and how to grade your stuff)
Mint vs Excellent vs Good vs Fair - what they actually mean, how much condition costs you, and how to assess honestly.
Pricing Strategy9 min read
Why some products hold value and others don't
Depreciation patterns by category - why iPhones drop 30% immediately but certain watches sell above retail.
Pricing Strategy10 min read
Why the same item has different prices everywhere
Platform fees, different buyers, auction psychology, timing - why prices vary and how to use it to your advantage.
How-To Guides
How-To Guide8 min read
How to ship electronics without breaking them
Packaging materials, carrier comparison, insurance options, and the two-box method for fragile stuff.
How-To Guide8 min read
Photos that actually sell things
Lighting, backgrounds, angles, and phone camera tips that make your listings look better without expensive equipment.
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