How should I list items I'm selling on consignment?
List consignment items as if they're your own — full description, accurate condition, correct photos. Don't disclose in the listing that it's consignment (buyers don't need to know and it can raise doubts). Get a written agreement from the consignee setting out the agreed sale price range, your commission, and what happens if the item doesn't sell. Track consignment items separately in your inventory so you don't mix up your stock and someone else's. Pay out promptly on sale.
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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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