How to Buy or Sell Used Items Using OLX

Last Updated: January 31, 2023

Do you want to sell or buy brand new or used items? One way to do so is by posting an ad on the classified listing site OLX. OLX allows the user to post free ads and sell/buy items at a fair price. Start with Step 1 and find a great way to buy or sell desired products:

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Selling Products

1
Go to the official OLX website. OLX has regional sites for different countries and areas, so you may have to explore before you find your version.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage if needed, where you can select a different country or city from the section that reads "OLX Close to you."
2
Select the Sell Your Item Now button. It should be at the top right corner of the home page.

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3
Select an appropriate category. Make sure to choose the most fitting category and subcategory so that your item is more easily found.
4
Create an engaging ad title. The first field in the form will ask you to add a suitable title for your product.
- Make sure to give your ad a catchy title. This will help to attract more customers to your product (e.g., "Brand new Canvas knight for sale - excellent condition").
5
Provide a description. The next field requires a good description of your product, as well as the product's condition and features.
- Make sure to describe your product completely and succinctly. Communicate as much pertinent information as you can in a few words. You should, at a minimum, describe the product condition, the date on which you purchased the product, and any important features or faults.
6
Complete the 'Seller Information' field provided just below these details.
- Make sure all information is up-to-date and correct, since it is the only way for potential customers to contact you.
7
Add images. Don't forget to add images to your listing. Images show the condition of the product, so add enough high-quality images to make an impactful, attractive ad without undue clutter. Images are the correct representation of your product.
8
Re-check all your details and then select the Post option. It is better to waste a few minutes in rechecking than to post a wrong advertisement.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Buying Products

1
Search your desired product in the Search Box (e.g., mobile, car, etc). You should search with the most exact description of your wished product within a few words to get the best results.(e.g. microsoft lumia 830 instead of just lumia).
2
Select your location if asked.
- Make sure to enter your correct state, so that the buyer and customer can meet at a place convenient to both. If the buyer is in any other state or region, it may make the purchase much more difficult.
3
Peruse the available products. Read the details and view the pictures carefully; make sure that any product you're considering meets your needs and is priced fairly.
- On the left hand side, there are some filters/conditions you can select to make your search easier and quicker.
4
Contact the seller. If you find an item you're interested in, contact the seller using the details provided. You can then organize a meeting so that you can check out the item in person and decide if it suits your needs. It's a good idea to meet in public and be aware that some sellers might be deceptive about their products. Check each potential purchase out thoroughly before completing the transaction.
5
Check your product. Once you get your product, carefully check it with all its components. Take the product when you are fully satisfied with the condition of the product.

Community Q&A

Question

I cannot get the seller phone number?

Community Answer

Seller has a verified phone number, but it is not visible to the buyer.
Question

Will OLX give me the product or do I have to go somewhere else for the product?

Community Answer

OLX is not an e-commerce website. It helps buyers and sellers to meet and finalize the deal. OLX plays no role in selling products. Thus, you have to contact the seller and receive your product.
Question

After selling my product, must I remove it from OLX?

Community Answer

Yes.

Warnings

Arrange your meeting at a safe location, in case your deal is finalized.

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