Use a specific title
Wooden dining table, 140 cm is more useful than table free. Include the item type and one important detail.
Photograph the actual item
Use a clear, recent photograph in good light. Show the whole item and include visible damage rather than hiding it. Do not use a catalogue image as the only picture.
Describe condition honestly
Say what is working, what is worn and what is missing. Useful phrases include:
- Used with light surface marks
- One drawer runner sticks
- Untested after storage
- Requires two people to lift
- Dismantled and ready to collect
Add measurements
Measurements are especially important for furniture, appliances, blinds, flooring, building materials and anything that must fit into a vehicle.
Remove personal data
Check drawers, pockets and storage devices. Reset smart products where possible and remove account links, saved Wi-Fi details, documents, labels and memory cards.
Make collection achievable
State any access restrictions before selection. A collector should know whether the item is upstairs, exceptionally heavy or unsuitable for a small vehicle.
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