Divide everything into three parts:

• Those that you like and fit in size - you will keep this part for yourself.
• Lightly worn items in good condition (or even completely new) that don’t suit you for various reasons: they don’t suit you, you don’t like them, they don’t fit the size. They will all go to charities and stores.
• Old things that should be thrown into the trash: too worn, with obvious defects and stains.

Now it's time to think about how to distribute things from the second category. So…

Where can you donate old clothes?

Social service centers

Such a center can be found in every city. Wash your things and put them in order, sort them into packages, sign the contents (this will make the work of the fund’s employees easier) and take them to the nearest social center.

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Graduates of orphanages

As a rule, used items are not accepted into orphanages. But at the same time, you can help a graduate - call one of the orphanages and say that you would like to offer things for graduates (this can be not only clothes, but also furniture, household appliances and other household items).

Find those in need yourself

You can find the person who needs help on your own. Almost everyone knows large families, single mothers and other people who find themselves in difficult life situations. Don't be shy to offer them your help. Of course, in this case you will have to put in more effort, but you can really make someone's life a little better.

Russian Birch Foundation

This fund sends things to different regions of Russia. This is valuable because in remote areas it can be especially difficult for people to get support.

Sofia Foundation

The project helps lonely elderly people, as well as disabled people. The Sofia Charitable Foundation is open to cooperation with companies, so you can organize a corporate clothing collection at work.

Charity shops

This method of getting rid of unnecessary things is quite popular in the USA and Europe. You hand over things (they must be without any defects, that is, almost new), the store sells them, and sends all the profits to charity. There are several such projects in Moscow, for example, “BlagoButik”, “Lavka of Joys” and Charity Shop.

Find a place on the map

Where can you buy old clothes if you don’t live in Moscow? The Greenpeace project “The Second Life of Things” will help you find a place to donate clothes and shoes in the regions. This is an all-Russian map of places where things are accepted. Find collection points in your city on it.

Where can you sell old clothes for money?

Sale

There's nothing wrong with selling some items that you barely (or at all) wore. “Old” is a conditional name in this case. In almost every wardrobe there are spontaneously purchased dresses, shoes and handbags that do not fit into the overall style. Take photographs of especially valuable specimens and post them in appropriate groups on social networks or on classifieds sites (for example, www.avito.ru, otdam-darom.livejournal.com).

Where else can you sell old clothes for money? Good quality clothes and shoes can be sold at garage sales, of which there are many now held in every city. You can organize one yourself - invite your friends to organize a party of a similar format, because everyone has something that they don’t use, so it will be easy to collect clothes!

Here you won’t receive money directly, but for a bag of unnecessary things you will be rewarded with a discount on the purchase of new ones. A good way to get rid of unnecessary things and replenish your wardrobe with new things at the same time.

Commission shop

You can also try to sell new or almost new items to a consignment store. Some will offer a fixed amount for this, while others will offer a percentage of the sale.

In several ways. The most common is to post information about them on the Internet. Nowadays there are many resources selling old things. First, you need to sort them into categories: shoes, clothes, children's products, appliances, furniture, etc. Then bring the things you decide to sell into decent shape. Clean, wash, repair if necessary. Then take pictures, be sure to do so from different angles. It is advisable to edit the photographs. The next step is to post photos on any resource that sells old things. This can be done on generally popular sites (olx.ru, avito.ru, etc.), and at simple flea markets. There are also many thematic communities on social networks and live magazines - the choice is huge. It is good to sell children's things on special websites dedicated to children, in the flea market section. Having decided on the site, upload photos there. Now we need to come up with an advertising one, because everyone knows that this is the engine of trade. In the text we indicate the purpose of the item, how long it was in use, what condition it is in, and additional information. Next, we set the price. About her separately. You need to look at the prices quoted by other sellers of similar products. There is no need to greatly underestimate the price; it is enough to set it in the range of similar prices. You must also indicate whether bargaining is possible. All you have to do is indicate your phone number and wait for the call.

If you have things that are more valuable than shoes or clothes, then you can try to “attach” them in other ways. For example, mobile phones and other equipment can be sold for purchase. There are many of these in any radio market. You just need to bring the item and sell it to a reseller. However, they offer a price slightly lower than what you could sell the item for yourself. But not everyone has access to the Internet and extra time to search for a buyer. You can also post advertisements on free stands and poles. The option, of course, is not the most reliable, but why not try. If you have old antique items, you can take them to an antique shop. If the item is suitable, then you can get good money for it. You can also go to the so-called flea market, where there are always buyers, maybe they are looking for your exact item?

So, if you find old or simply unnecessary things, do not rush to get rid of them, let’s say, for free. You can simply sell old things, thereby delighting yourself with the money you earned and the buyer with the acquired item. Whatever method you choose, good luck with your sales.

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• selling old things

Sometimes situations arise when people commit rash acts. For example, they buy extravagant shoes that have nowhere and nothing to wear with them. Or they don’t guess the shoe size when buying in an online store. There is a way out of such situations, because shoes can be sold!

You will need

• - bank card to receive payment;
• - registration in online auctions;
• - registration in social networks and blog hosting sites.

Instructions

The first thing you should do when selling a pair of shoes that don’t fit is to call someone you know who has the right size. It is likely that the potential owner is very close and dreams of this particular couple. Call your friends, send a photo to your friends, post the photo on social networks with a comment about the reasons for the sale. There is a high probability that one of your virtual friends will be interested in the offer or will recommend it to their friends.

You can also sell shoes through other social networks and blog hosting sites. For example, on LiveJournal there are many communities specializing in the sale of ill-fitting clothes and shoes. Use the search, find such communities, make detailed shoes and post a few photos. There will definitely be a buyer.

There is another, very popular way to sell clothes, shoes or any other things. We're talking about online auctions. There are Russian auctions, and there are popular ones all over the world (for example, eBay). Taking into account the fact that receiving money through PayPal is now available to Russian citizens, try selling shoes through auctions. But don't forget to calculate the shipping cost separately and inform your customers about it. To sell shoes through auctions, you just need to register there and enter your detailed information.

But how can you get money if the buyer is virtual and located in another city or even country, you ask? Everything is easy and simple. It is necessary to receive advance payment before sending shoes to another city. Prepayment can be received on a bank card by sending the details to the buyer. You can use electronic currency, but it is better to prefer another option, for example, send the parcel by cash on delivery, then the buyer will pay for the goods upon receipt.

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In a woman's wardrobe you can often find dresses that were bought for a specific occasion and then never worn again. It also happens that you no longer like a hastily bought dress after trying it on at home. As a result, a lot of unnecessary things accumulate on the shelves of the fair sex’s closet. But you can try to sell them.

Instructions

Offer the dress you don’t need to your friends and acquaintances, naturally, at a reduced price, to entice them to buy. Perhaps they will like it and fit perfectly. Well, if not, they can tell other ladies about the item they are selling. Such “word of mouth” often helps out in such situations.

Post information about the dress you are selling on your own page on social networks or on free classifieds sites. This is one of the most effective ways to sell, because your ad will be read by many people. And so that your item finds a new owner as quickly as possible, take a beautiful photograph of it on yourself and describe it in detail. Be sure to indicate that you are selling at a discount, whether the dress is in good condition, and whether it has been worn at all.

Place an advertisement for the dress in your local newspaper. True, this method is more suitable for creating a wedding or evening dress. Since you will have to pay for the ad, think about it in advance so that you can fit in fewer words and at the same time include all the necessary information: product name, size, color, price, etc. If there is space left, you can indicate the amount of the discount and also that the dress is in good condition.

If you've never worn a dress, try selling it to a store. Your idea will have a better chance of success if you go not to branded boutiques, but to small private shops located, for example, in the basements of residential buildings. Naturally, you need to communicate not with the seller, but with the hostess. At the same time, do not forget about reducing the cost - few people will buy a dress secondhand at a high price.

Take your used dress to a consignment store. Of course, they will pay very little for it there, but they will certainly accept it. To do this, the dress must be brought into proper condition: cleaned or washed, ironed and neatly folded.

Tip 4: Is it possible to buy fashionable clothes at a flea market?

When you hear the word “flea market,” someone may imagine a small spontaneous market located somewhere in the outskirts. Most likely, they sell dishes with broken handles, faded towels and other unnecessary nonsense. Or maybe it’s still possible to buy fashionable clothes at a flea market to create a stylish look, for example, at a photo shoot?

Almost any girl who follows fashion trends at least a little knows that fashion trends are cyclical. For example, some time ago they were very popular, as on pin-up posters of the middle of the last century: bright scarves on the head or neck, open blouses, waists and fluffy skirts. Those girls who don't want to spend a fortune to keep up with fashion trends can look for clothes in the current style at a second-hand store or even buy an outfit at a flea market.

Items from the flea market: cast-offs or vintage?

Several years ago, so-called “vintage” items or clothing with history became very popular. The rule of good taste is to use at least one vintage detail in your image. It was then that thousands of girls happily realized that many of their grandmother’s outfits in an old chest, stored in the attic of the dacha, were not trash at all, but stylish and stylish. Girls who have not inherited vintage dresses can look for such outfits at a flea market.

Some people wrinkle their nose in disgust when they hear the word “”, while for others such markets, where you can find the most unexpected rare things, truly evoke the excitement of the hunt. If you search well, at a flea market you can find perfectly preserved wardrobe items that may be twice your age. In those days, most clothes were made from natural fabrics using durable threads and high-quality fittings, which allows such things to look quite decent even today. If a dress or trench coat you like still has minor defects - a broken zipper, for example, or missing buttons - then any studio will quickly be able to put the item in order.

"Star" flea market - get closer to your idol

Over the past 5-7 years, so-called flea markets, where used clothing items of show business stars are sold, have become increasingly popular all over the world. Of course, famous people taking part in such events do not donate their belongings for the purpose of personal enrichment. All funds collected from such events are usually donated to charity. Buyers take apart things that previously belonged to their idols, and with great pleasure and indescribable pride, wear them themselves or simply store them at home.

Tip 5: Features of buying clothes and shoes in an online store

The number of online stores is constantly increasing. This is beneficial for sellers, because there is no need to rent retail space and pay salaries to numerous staff - it is enough to have a warehouse and pay for the creation of a website. This is convenient for buyers - you can choose exactly what you need without leaving your home, compare prices on different sites and order delivery. What are the nuances of buying clothes and shoes in an online store?

Choosing a reliable online clothing and footwear store

First of all, it is important for a potential buyer to understand that, in principle, anyone who is more or less competent can create a website for an online store. That is why, before transferring payment for the selected items, you need to check whether a particular online store is reliable and verified. The largest resources that sell clothes and shoes online have pages on social networks where consultants will answer any questions in real time.

In addition, you can search on the Internet

Fashionistas in Moscow, who buy new designer collections every season and part with the old ones, know that even on used items you can make good money. Now there are specialized boutiques that accept branded items from fashion designers, both new and used, for sale. We are, of course, talking about originals; such things are carefully checked, they ask for receipts and identification cards. You can pay for accepted clothes and shoes either immediately or after sale, it all depends on the conditions of the store. The most famous branded thrift stores are Nani Lole (Leninsky Prospekt, 20), Win near the Arbatskaya metro station, Avenue (B. Molchanovka St.), f.b.l.store on Instagram.

For those who want to sell more modest clothes, there are thrift stores familiar from the Soviet past. They accept not only clothes and shoes, but also household appliances, toys and goods for children. By the way, specialized second-hand shops operate specifically to accept children's goods. There you can sell not only children's clothing, but also strollers, cribs, car seats, baby monitors, toys and other necessary things for children. You can find thrift stores in Moscow near the metro stations Pechatniki, Medvedkovo (Skupka), Skhodnenskaya.

In order to hand over items to a boutique or consignment store, you will definitely need a passport to conclude an agreement. If, according to the contract, the store will pay you money for the sold item only after it has been sold, there should be a clause under which you can take it back after the sale period has expired.

When selling things, don’t forget about the “good old” Avito. But, as practice shows, only children's things sell well there. But adults, and even those of a high price segment, are sold for a very long time and cheaply. The disadvantages of independently selling clothes include the fact that the buyer wants to buy things with fitting, and this cannot always be organized. You have to meet at the shopping center and go to the fitting room of the first store you come across. Not everyone is ready to sell and buy things with such difficulties.

The myth that all second-hand stores receive clothes from Europe and the USA has long been debunked. Now such stores are switching to working with Russian “suppliers”. Of course, second-hand stores have high demands; they take a lot of things at once and won’t bother with a couple of blouses. But they can also pay immediately, rather than wait for the goods to be sold. It’s better to look for such stores on your own by walking around your area.

Even heavily worn clothing can pay significant dividends. Popular clothing brands H&M and Monki accept clothing for recycling. For one package of donated clothes, you can receive a discount coupon when purchasing items in these stores. H&M gives out coupons for 15% discount, Monki for 10%.

You can donate things to a store not only to make a profit, but also to participate in good deeds. Charity stores have been successfully operating in Moscow for a long time: Charity Shop, Shop of Joys, Blago Boutique. They accept items for free and donate the profits from their sales to charitable projects.

It doesn’t matter where you donate your clothes - to an expensive boutique or a charity store, the requirements for things are the same everywhere. All clothing must be clean, all accessories (buttons, zippers, rivets) working. Outerwear should be taken to the store after dry cleaning. Objectively evaluate your items: are they fashionable now, because even classics have their own temporary nuances. If you want to donate expensive items, look for receipts, cards, a branded bag or box for them. This will greatly increase the likelihood of a quick sale.

If the purchased item, after you brought it home, categorically does not suit you, you have the right to change it within the framework of the current law. By the way, you can return and exchange an item even if you bought it in an online store. There may only arise questions regarding payment for the courier's work. But this is a special case that each store solves in its own way.

You will need

• - sales or cash receipt;
• - passport.

Instructions

If an item purchased in a store (non-food product) for some reason does not suit you, return it to the store. On your side is the Federal Law on Consumer Rights No. 212, where, according to Article 25, you can exchange goods of proper quality. To do this, you need to contact the store within two weeks from the date of purchase of the product. The item itself must be in marketable condition: tags and labels, packaging must be preserved, and there must be no traces of use of the item. Save the receipt, and if it is lost, take someone with you who can confirm the fact of purchase.

If the seller has no complaints about the returned item, you will be refunded the cost of the item. If you want an item of similar cost, for example, a different size or, you will still have to do it first. And then re-make the purchase. Just don’t forget your passport, without which it is impossible to return the goods.

But the Law protects the rights of not only the buyer, but also the seller. Not every item can be returned and exchanged. For example, after purchasing a car, household appliances, or technically complex goods, it is very difficult to return them to the store. They are covered by a warranty period during which you can request free repairs. You cannot exchange or return medicines, personal hygiene items, perfumes, underwear, socks and tights. If you have good reason to believe that you were initially sold faulty equipment, you can order an independent examination. If her conclusions coincide with yours, the seller will be obliged to accept the goods back and return your money, including payment for expert services.

If you want to exchange an item in good condition after use for some similar product or something else, use resources that sell and exchange new and used items. For example, a child has left behind a stroller, which makes no sense to sell - it is inexpensive, but you can exchange it, for example, for a package of new diapers. There you can exchange new things that cannot be returned to the store, but can be exchanged for a similar product of suitable size, color, etc.

More and more charity shops are opening in Russian cities. Such retail outlets are managed by various organizations or initiative groups that raise funds to help the seriously ill, orphans, the elderly, low-income groups and other beneficiaries. A charity shop counter is a great opportunity to get rid of unnecessary things and at the same time benefit someone.

The operating principle of retail charity shops in Russia was borrowed from the rich practice of American and European social entrepreneurship. In the UK alone, there are about 7,000 such outlets. In the USA, charity shops were cultivated, in particular, by early punk rockers - many were attracted by the huge range of the most diverse goods available.

Since people donate things for free, the social store can afford to offer them at a minimal price. This attracts many consumers, so such a business manages to support itself. After closing the expense item, the remaining profit goes to charitable foundations.

Domestic social entrepreneurship is still very far from the British and American ones, but charity shops are already operating in cities across the country. Suffice it to recall the “Thank You” pavilions (St. Petersburg), the store of the same name in Kyiv, as well as the “Lavka of Joys” (Moscow), “BlagoDaryu” (Volgograd), “Blago” (Kazan) or “Darashop” (Ekaterinburg).

If there are no permanent charity shops in your area, follow the announcements of social services - they periodically open one-time promotions to collect and sell unnecessary items to help those in need.

The average price for all items in domestic charity stores ranges from 10 to 500 rubles - regardless of the uniqueness of the item. In addition to cheap goods, some of the outlets offer tickets to various concerts and other events - all proceeds will go to a fund to help specific beneficiaries.

Today you can donate to charity shops in Russia: children's and adult clothes and shoes, haberdashery, costume jewelry, household utensils, pillows, mechanisms, unnecessary gifts, etc. - sometimes even waste paper.

Everything put up for sale may not necessarily be factory-made - you will also be accepted for your own handicrafts. The conditions for accepting used items are the same everywhere: they must be of acceptable quality and fit for use.

Find out about store hours and bring items you've collected. Usually, new goods are sorted, after which some of the items are immediately distributed by philanthropists to local social organizations of various profiles and free distribution points for low-income and homeless citizens. The rest of the donations are sent to charity shops.

According to the common practice of some social stores, an indication of the cost of the goods is provided to the supplier. You can rent a free shelving unit, fill out price tags yourself, and track item sales.

Take a look at the presented assortment - perhaps you yourself will make a successful purchase. Charity stores often collaborate with stockists and offer customers new items from outdated brand collections at a deep discount. Regularly visiting a charity shop can be the start of your own socially significant business.

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• Unnecessary items can be donated to a charity shop
• How England's charity shops learned commerce

Children grow so quickly that most clothes simply do not have time to wear out. And sometimes it lies in bags - beautiful, bright, it could please both kids and their mothers, but it only takes up space in the closet. Therefore, if there are no friends or relatives waiting for a new addition to the family, sooner or later the question arises: where to give the children's things?

Instructions

Children and orphanages. This is the first thing that comes to mind when the question arises of where to give children's things. But in reality it is not so simple. They are unlikely to take soft toys, and plastic, wooden and metal ones - only if they are in good condition. As for clothing and shoes, there are also a number of restrictions. Things should not be washed out, full of holes or downright old-fashioned. In addition, it is worth remembering that child care institutions in different regions are financed and provided differently. Therefore, the fact that a child may not be accepted in a Moscow home will be a joy in the neighboring Ryazan region. You can also put a high chair, a stroller, a bathtub and all the useful devices that can still be used there.

Dairy kitchen. Often clothes, shoes and toys are brought to free baby food distribution points. And, it’s worth noting, almost all things are sorted out within the first hour. The disadvantage of this option is that dairy kitchens are usually open in the morning, and this is not convenient for everyone. To find out where the nearest point of distribution of free dairy products (“milk”) is located, just ask any woman with a child under two years old.

Advertisements on the Internet. On free classifieds sites you can find people who need used children's clothing. If you don’t want to search, you can place information in the “I’ll give it away for free” section, indicating a contact phone number or email. You can also attach photographs of children's things to the ad. The advantage of this option is that you can arrange pickup and agree on a convenient meeting time. It also makes sense to register on children's websites; as a rule, they have sections where mothers buy used children's things.

Every time, going through closets with children's things, mothers are surprised at how quickly babies grow! And most importantly, what to do now with clothes that have become too small. Especially if there are no younger brothers and sisters ready to take over the fashionable baton. If the clothes are still ready to serve more than one child, you can find several options on how to clean out your closets to your advantage.

Instructions

Find charities that help orphans, and. There are many such funds; you can always find information about them on the Internet. Funds that help orphans accept children's clothing up to sizes 42-44. Items must be in very good condition, without stains, with buttons and working zippers. It is better to give warm outerwear after dry cleaning. Please note that used underwear (panties, T-shirts, socks, tights), towels and bed linen cannot be given to orphanages.

If you donate to a fund that helps the poor, you can also offer them adult clothes, toys, dishes, books and stationery. Such assistance will be useful in social shelters and services that supervise low-income families.

Find out if there is a Comprehensive Social Services Center in your area. The center's staff accepts any items, which they then distribute to those in need of help.

If your items are good or expensive, try giving them to a second-hand store. Such stores now exist in many large cities. A regular second-hand store accepts items under certain conditions for a limited period. When selling your item, the store takes a fixed, agreed percentage.

If your goal is not profit, but a desire to help children, take things to a charity store. Such stores are created with the support of charitable foundations and profits from the sale of items go to the implementation of charitable programs. Such stores accept things (or for a very nominal fee) and sell them either in an auction format or at retail.

In the modern world, new products enter the market every minute. It’s not for nothing that the 21st century has been called the “era of consumption” - people are constantly selling and buying something. If you live in a city, then, most likely, you are not alien to the desire to update your things or car, replacing the old and boring ones with new ones. So why not make money from it? The Avito website provides this opportunity to everyone, and you can read about how to quickly sell your goods on it in this article.

Advantages of selling on Avito

Nowadays, the phrase from the famous cartoon “In order to buy something unnecessary, you must first sell something unnecessary” takes on a new meaning. You want to buy a new car, but first you need to sell your old one. Or you have your eye on a new smartphone model, but why do you need two? Or a new collection of clothes has appeared in the store, but the closet is no longer closed? It is in such cases that intermediary sites for selling things come to the rescue.

You can find a lot of such companies, so why Avito? There are many reasons for this. The company appeared on the market in 2007. The site was originally conceived as an analogue of Ebay, but its creator quickly realized that you couldn’t get far at auctions. Therefore, since 2009, Avito began to position itself as a site with advertisements for the resale of things. Now it is one of the most visited sites on the Runet. Thousands of people sell goods on it every day. And where else, if not to him, should you turn your attention when selling equipment, cars and clothing. Avito will help you do this simply, quickly and efficiently. But the amount of time you spend waiting for buyers directly depends on how correctly you formatted the text and ad settings. How to quickly sell goods on Avito?

How to write an ad correctly

The mistake many newbies make in sales is underestimating the importance of ad text. However, not only the time of sale, but also its price will depend on how attractively the product is described. It’s better to spend an extra 20 minutes and write a good text than to then explain everything a hundred times to every person who calls you. What needs to be done in order to quickly sell on Avito?

1. Before selling an item, you must first carefully inspect it for possible damage. Maybe it has been lying on the far shelf of the closet for a long time and you will have to explain for a long time where the crack on the glass of your smartphone came from. It would also be a good idea to collect all the receipts and documents left with you after purchasing it.
2. Correct pricing of the product is also very important. Look at items of a similar category on Avito and compare them with the quality of your product. But the final cost also depends on how urgently you need to sell the item. The faster, the lower the price.
3. Take a photo of the product in its best condition. If you sell clothing, be sure to ask someone to “pose” in it for a photo. If you want to sell your car, wash and clean it. The visual component is very important for successful sales.
4. After you go to Avito and click the “Submit an ad” button, select the correct section. Products listed in the wrong category are simply rejected by moderators.
5. Come up with a capacious and attractive title. The rule is similar to writing a book: a good title is already 50% of success. Among thousands of identical products, people need to catch their eye on something in order to open the link. The name must contain the type of product and some characteristics. For example, instead of “Used sweater,” you can write “Very warm woolen sweater.” Simple but meaningful phrases immediately attract the attention of buyers.

If you have written your ad correctly, but still haven’t received any calls, and you need money urgently, then don’t despair. There are several ways to quickly sell on Avito. How? There are several tricks for this:

• Reduce the price little by little. If no one wants to buy your item or equipment, reduce its price by 100 rubles. They will be displayed at a discount in the search column, which will attract new customers.
• Call to action. It is not enough to indicate the parameters of the item: add at the end of the ad something like “Call, the sale is valid only until the 27th.” This will make it more likely that someone will call you.
• Leave the opportunity to contact you not only by phone number. Modern people don't really like talking to strangers on the phone. It is much more convenient for many to write a message on the site. Avito provides this service for free: the main thing is not to forget to view your personal account on time.
• Respect seasonality. How to sell faster on Avito? Nobody canceled the tricks. Sell ​​winter goods in December or November. Then you can sell it at a higher price.

How to take a good product photo

Most of all clothes and shoes are sold on Avito. Due to high competition, this type of used items sells the worst. But how to sell clothes faster on Avito? Take a good photo! A 2003 point-and-shoot camera is not suitable for this. Take a high-quality photo with a smartphone with a good camera or an inexpensive DSLR. Believe me, such photographs stand out noticeably from the general gray mass.

How to write a selling text

Apart from a good and eye-catching title, writing quality copy is also a very important task. You can read entire lectures on how to sell shoes on Avito quickly. But try not to confuse your readers with too long headlines and characteristics copied from the Internet. It will be better if the description is written from the heart. Tell us honestly about the advantages, smooth out the shortcomings a little. Be sure to include the reason for sale. It is better to break the text itself into small paragraphs with subheadings, which will indicate the name, parameters, status and other important details. Write simply and clearly, in your own words.

Free or paid sale

Most ads on the Avito website are free. However, there are certain restrictions. In a number of cities and in certain areas, the submission of free advertisements may be limited to 1-3 advertisements. This is not due to the greed of the site, but to the increased number of stores that have literally flooded the site with their duplicate products. What are the advantages of paid sales?

• Your ad will be visible at the top of the page.
• The product will be seen by more users.
• They will buy it faster.

It makes sense to use paid services when selling expensive items: cars or real estate. If you have your own store, then you will most likely need this option too. How to sell a fur coat on Avito quickly? Take advantage of the VIP ad. In other cases, standard placement will be sufficient.

How to make money selling things

Now there are many ways to make money online. On Avito you can also organize your own small income and even build a business. How to make money on this platform?

• Use for its intended purpose. Everyone understands that it is more profitable to sell things rather than throw them away. Maybe a door that you think is unnecessary is very suitable for another person. Post all your excess junk on Avito - you’ll earn money and free up space.
• Resell - yes, this is not an entirely honest business, but it is very effective. At least once a day, products appear on the site at 1.5-2 times lower than usual. If you have time to buy such an item, you can resell it with a 50 or even 100% profit.
• Buy in summer - sell in winter. If you have some available funds, you can invest it in seasonal goods. For example, if you buy a motorcycle in December and repair it a little, you can sell it in May for several times more. There are few such product categories, but enough to make money.

What products can be sold fastest on Avito?

You can sell everything on Avito, but not every item on display is bought. To find out how to quickly sell on Avito, you must first select the most popular product categories:

• Equipment: computers, laptops, tablets. Things from top manufacturers are especially in demand.
• Household appliances: microwaves, small refrigerators, multicookers. Such products are always in demand and popular.
• Children's goods: strollers, cribs, outerwear. Toys that can be purchased at a low price in regular stores sell much worse.
• Furniture: sofas, wardrobes, tables - all this can also be quickly sold on the website.
• Cars: "Avito Auto" has become one of the most visited sections in the last year. By listing your car on this site, you significantly increase your chances of selling your car.
• Outerwear: fur coats, down jackets, warm clothes. The main conditions for the quick sale of such goods are adequate cost and good quality of the item.

Have you accumulated a lot of old things that would be nice to sell, or have you purchased a batch of some fairly high-quality or simply very popular product at a cheap price? It is not necessary to obsessively offer old but good children's things to everyone you know in the first case, or rent a retail outlet and stand behind the counter in the second. Everything can be sold online. But where to sell things and how? More on this later.

E-commerce market

Business is moving en masse to the Internet. Online sales in Russia today account for only 2.5% of goods, but in fact this is quite a lot. Many businessmen no longer wonder where to sell things. Most of all (in monetary terms) Russians buy household appliances and electronics, clothes and shoes, accessories, auto parts, perfumes and cosmetics online. In some product categories (for example, household appliances and electronics), the share of e-commerce reaches 17%. Where to sell things online is no longer a problem.

Resale of goods

Among those who sell something online, we can distinguish ordinary Russians who want to profitably get rid of unnecessary things, and businessmen who make money from resales. Buy cheaper, sell more expensive - this is the main principle. They also do not wonder where to sell things online, unlike ordinary Internet users.

You can really make money by reselling. And for this you don’t need to have specific knowledge at all, but you will need start-up capital. You can buy something cheap abroad (usually on Chinese online stores) or purchase a wholesale batch at the appropriate price. Retail sales will be more expensive. The difference is the businessman's profit.

Where can I sell things for real money if the item was purchased for resale? Not all merchants who make a profit in this way have their own online stores. Quite a lot of people sell exclusively through social networks or online message boards - according to some opinions, people buy more willingly there.

Demand assessment

There is a product planned to be purchased for subsequent resale, and the goal is not to sell unnecessary things; first you need to assess the demand for a certain product on the market. How to determine whether a product will sell and where is the best place to sell things? It is enough to post several advertisements on boards and on social networks and wait for responses. Find a product, determine a sufficient markup, and add the final price to your ad. Don't forget about shipping costs. Photos can be taken from stocks, but you will need to come up with a description yourself.

Don’t be afraid that the product is out of stock - if someone wants to buy it, just reply that the item turned out to be too popular and everything has already been sold out, but the next delivery is expected soon. Be sure to invite the interested person to let him know when the product will be in stock. If he agrees, then you already have a potential buyer, if not, it’s okay, the main thing is that there was a response, there was interest and a willingness to buy, even if only “here and now.”

If there are no responses within a couple of days, it may be worth trying a different product or editing your ad.

Social media

Where to sell things? You can get rid of unnecessary things or sell a purchase lot on social networks - now many people make purchases there. You need to create a group on VKontakte, Odnoklassniki or Facebook, a page on Instagram or Twitter. These social networks are quite enough for the “complete set”, although even Twitter for some products will not be very popular.

Today a VKontakte group can be set up as an entire online store. The social network has added the “Products” service, the ability to add a beautiful and very convenient wiki menu, respond to comments and messages on behalf of the community, and not from a personal page. There are fewer opportunities on Facebook and Odnoklassniki, but the audience is older and has a regular income. Instagram is an opportunity to show a product “tasty”, because this social network is focused on publishing photos.

For example, where to sell children's things that the child has already outgrown? In this case, it is completely impractical to create a separate Instagram account, but you can submit an ad in city groups for mommies on VKontakte or Odnoklassniki. What if you have to sell a batch of high-quality diapers at an attractive price, onesies, useful accessories for mothers, and so on? You will need a whole group, which can then be advertised in the above-mentioned communities.

Notice boards

Where else can you sell things online? Online message boards are also suitable: local, regional, national, international. True, you will have to pay for publishing more than two or three advertisements on some resources or even in certain categories, so this is rather an answer to the question of where to sell unnecessary things - individually and from a private person - such publications are allowed in for free. For a business account you will have to pay extra to the service.

One-page business card website

If there are few products, a small website will do. One-pagers present only one product in all its glory, describing its features as usefully as possible. There is also an order and payment form, delivery terms, guarantees, and reviews. Business card sites are not suitable for selling unnecessary things - it’s too much hassle, but for selling batches of popular goods they will be an effective tool. True, in the latter case, proper promotion is also important.

Full site

A full-scale website, your own online store - this is for those who have decided to do business on the Internet seriously. Such a platform is another answer to the question of where to sell things in Moscow and the regions via the Internet. It will require significant investments and the assistance of specialists in the field of programming and marketing, but it will have its own platform for selling goods. To sell unnecessary or old items, this option is not suitable.

Pricing

How to set the right price for old things? For clothing, for example, the following rule applies:

• -15-20% of the initial cost - the item is in perfect condition, never worn;
• -30-35% - the item has been used, but the condition is like new;
• -50% - the item was worn quite often, the condition is estimated at about 4 out of 5;
• -90% - item with defects;
• things that were purchased in an online store several years ago (at the old dollar exchange rate), for example, for $200, can be valued differently: now it’s about 1200 rubles, but then it was 600, so put it up for 600 rubles.

The same rules can be followed when setting prices for goods of other categories. If the item was purchased for subsequent resale, you can set the average price on the market or 5-15% cheaper.

Product photos

Websites where you can sell things make it possible to add pictures of the product. High-quality photographs are the calling card of any online store or social network group that strives for successful sales. You can take a photo of a consignment of goods or unnecessary things that you want to get rid of, and even with a small financial benefit, yourself, for example, on a smartphone.

First, you need to familiarize yourself with the advanced camera settings available. The difference between professional equipment and a good smartphone is clearly visible if you don’t adjust the camera at all. The options that can be enabled manually are usually limited to white balance, post-processing, lighting settings, depth of field and shutter speed, but this will be quite enough. If there are still no such functions, you should install a special application from the Play Market for the Android operating system or the Apple Store for Apple devices. Some sites that sell things have a built-in photo editor (usually social networks).

Care should be taken to ensure proper lighting. You need soft, diffused light. It is not intense, spreads softly, emphasizing the necessary details. You need to shoot near a window on a sunny day. It's good to use plain white paper to reflect the light in the right direction. You can also build your own soft box for shooting. It is enough to take an ordinary lunch container with transparent walls, put a sheet of paper inside, and set the lighting on the sides. To attract attention, it is better to use an unusual background. You can use a standard white background, some people choose black or staged photos. But a good background at home can be a piece of old board, laminate, white bricks and the like. This is worth experimenting with.

Post-editing is also important. You can change the basic settings: increasing the brightness will smooth out defects and add brightness to the image, increasing the contrast will lead to greater clarity of the image, increasing the clarity will highlight small details and improve the overall quality of the image.

Product description

The description of the product must be “catchy” and complete, answering all possible questions of the buyer and evoking a desire to purchase the product. All sites where you can successfully sell things give you the opportunity to add your own description, rather than fill out a standard form, which will not provide the buyer with the necessary information in sufficient volume.

Firstly, you need to write specifically for your target audience. If you don’t know your target audience, look at the visitor statistics: this function is available both on social networks and on full-fledged websites or one-pagers. For specialized products, up to 90% of the audience can be girls or men, young people or more mature. This is what you need to focus on when drawing up descriptions: in the most general case, for children's products you can highlight safety, men value accurate characteristics and reliability, women value the appearance and positive emotions that this or that purchase will bring them.

You also need to adhere to your own style, make the descriptions of products that are presented on the same platform equally complete.

When describing a product, it is important to emphasize its advantages, not its functionality. It is better to leave dry technical characteristics in a separate column, and indicate the advantages in the description. Roughly speaking, sell not a bicycle, but an opportunity to become healthy, spend more time with friends, and follow the principles of conservation. It is not the product itself that needs to be sold, but the emotion of using it - this is the basic rule of a good description.

After the text block describing the emotions from using the product, you can move on to the characteristics. It is better to format them in the form of a list or a simple table - this form of presenting information is easier to perceive.

Don't forget about keywords - these are the hooks that will allow buyers to find goods on sites where they can sell things. But in no case should the text consist entirely of keywords; you just need to mention them from time to time. How to choose keys? To do this, you can use the Yandex.Wordstat service. If there are many competitors in your area, choose low-frequency keywords - with these you will quickly get to the TOP of search results. It is important to remember that the text will be read not only by search engine robots, but also by real users, so the inclusion of keys should be natural and not hurt the eyes.

Marketing

Advertising is the engine of sales. If you are selling old items, at least share your ad on social media pages. If we are talking about resale, you need to conduct an advertising campaign. Groups on social networks can be advertised in numerous local communities, competitions also provide good returns, but an online store needs to engage in comprehensive SEO promotion.

Communication with the buyer

You shouldn’t forget that business is business, but it’s all done for people. To meet the needs of buyers.

You need to have respect for customers - respond to messages as quickly as possible, communicate politely, find out about needs, perhaps include small gifts with orders (this increases loyalty to the seller). Then sales will go like clockwork.