Does it sell well on alternative sites? Mmmmh... | Selling on eBay

vonbalden · 2025-10-20T07:14:15.707000Z

Sometimes people get all excited about the possibilities of selling things on other alternative sites. There’s no shortage of choice: there’s Subito (which was acquired by eBay), there’s Vinted, Wallapop, and other sites that line up along the same lines. Got a used console? A little kids’ toy? Wow, I jump in headfirst and sell it! And what great deals! But is it really like that? I have some doubts about it. These used goods platforms mainly target a very specific audience, one that is mainly looking to get an extra discount on something used with no frills. Obviously the items are neither rare nor special pieces that interest other segments, but the important thing is to offer them. The rest will be seen to. Another thing you notice is that they all seem similar. It’s true that nowadays people no longer like imagination for fear of shooting themselves in the foot. So everyone imitates the competitor to be on the safe side. If I say beeeeello! I could use 10 alternatives to that expression. But then there’s the risk of not being direct, so... I’ll play it safe. In conclusion, do you sell? Sell a bit? Buy? Is it going great? That’s a whole different story.

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