Guides to selling safely online

Step-by-step guides for UK private sellers — from your first listing to a safe handover.

• How to sell safely online in the UK: a step-by-step guideA step-by-step guide to selling second-hand and new items safely online in the UK as a private seller.
• How to meet a buyer safely for a local saleMeeting a buyer in person? Follow these steps to complete a local marketplace sale safely.
• How to spot a fake buyer or scammerRed flags that reveal a fake buyer, and how to avoid the most common seller scams.
• How to price second-hand items to sell fastA simple method for pricing used items so they sell quickly and fairly.
• Selling high-value items safely (phones, consoles, designer goods)High-value items attract more scammers. Here is how to sell phones, consoles and designer goods safely.
• A beginner’s guide to selling second-hand onlineNew to selling second-hand? This beginner’s guide covers everything from your first listing to getting paid safely.