How to write an ad for selling items

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It's important to have enough information for your buyers when you want to sell an item. 

First and foremost, a picture speaks a thousand words. Regardless of how good your description of the item is, a picture is essential and speeds up the process of selling.

If possible, take more than one picture of your item. It can be in different views e.g. side view, top view

Take the picture in good lighting. A dark and blurry picture will not be able to show the buyer the actual colour of your item.

Be honest! List out the defects, missing parts if any, tears in the fabric, cracks, stains, fading of colour.. Anything visually defective should be stated.

State your selling price. This can help your buyers who have a budget. This also saves you time from replying to the same question over and over again.

State the condition. Some items you sell may be brand new in box, brand new without box, brand new but washed, brand new with tags, brand new without tags.. These are just for brand new items! Used items have more specific description so take some time to describe the condition. There may be working or defective lights and sounds or functions.

State the place of collection. It can be your workplace if it is convenient or your home or a public area like the train station or shopping mall. It'll be great if you can also state your timing for collection.

Where collection is not possible, you can include the price of the postage or delivery of the item. 

Last but not least leave your contact details. For those who are not comfortable sharing your personal contact, you can create an email account just for this purpose of selling.

Mode of payment can be discussed. Local bank transfers are very common these days, Paypal is also a good option. Else meeting up in person and doing a cash transaction is the next best option. 

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In short:

1) Have pictures

2) List defects if any

3) State selling price

4) State condition

5) State collection or postage

6) Leave contact details

7) Discuss mode of payment

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