How should I respond to lowball offers on Depop?
Don't respond with frustration — just decline politely and let the listing speak for itself. If the offer is within 20% of your asking price, counter with your actual floor. Common professional responses: 'Happy to consider AU$X' or 'Best I can do is AU$X'. If the same buyer messages repeatedly with low offers, use Depop's block feature. Lowballs often come from buyers who want the item but are testing — a firm, friendly counter converts better than ignoring or getting emotional.
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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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