How to sell physical items online?

[linux.poet]

Right now my listings on eBay and OfferUp are struggling to get views and buyers. It used to be that I could post something on eBay and it would be an almost guaranteed automatic sale in about a week or two. Now I have listings that sit for weeks and weeks.

It probably doesn’t help that I don’t really understand the buyer mentality for either of those platforms. I have never bought anything off eBay and don’t understand why anyone would shop there. I have bought things off of OfferUp, but that’s because I’m broke and enjoy getting a bunch of cheap/free stuff that I actually want.

Any insights to up my selling game here? Insights into buyer mentality? It’s frustrating when inventory doesn’t move and just stills there taking up space in your house.

 

[Nomad]

Have you tried Facebook Marketplace. I sometimes sell through Facebook Marketplace and I find it easier to sell through Facebook Marketplace compared to other ecommerce platforms. This is the best platform to sell to local people

 

[choccodee39]

From my perspective, selling physical items online is a very lucrative venture provided it is approached strategically. Additionally, It's essential to choose the right platform and you must choose a platform that align with your target audience and your product niche as well.