How do I get my first sale when starting out in reselling?
Price to sell: your first items should be 20–30% under market to generate quick feedback. Facebook Marketplace is the fastest platform for a first sale — no fees, no feedback requirement, local buyers are less risk-averse. On eBay and Depop, start with highly desirable items you know the value of. Good photos matter more than your account age. Buyers overlook a new account more easily for fashion than for electronics. A first sale in the first week keeps momentum — prioritise it over perfect pricing.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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