How Buy and Sell Used and New Products Online Using OLX in Nigeria

Do you have some great stuff lying around in your house that you no longer use? What about that Guitar that you purchased about an year ago and haven’t touched in months? What about your treadmill that’s gaining weight faster then you as its being used to store stuff these days? Well, instead of letting the dust settle on this stuff, you can now sell them to others easily. This will put your stuff to some use and at the same time get you some extra cash and space in the house.

The same concept is applicable in reverse. If you want to buy something, then think if a used product will work fine. This will save you a lot of cash.

Now the question is that what’s the best and reliable way to sell (and buy) used or new stuff online? The answer is www.olx.com.ng. OLX is a great website where you can buy and sell online. You can even trade products online easily on OLX.

OLX is accessible globally, which open the whole world to be your market. I know a person who is running an online business selling a specific product via OLX only. Also, if you are looking for something, the probability of you finding it increases many times as people from all over the globe listing stuff to sell online on OLX.

OLX is completely free, unlike websites such as eBay. This lets you list or buy unlimited product on OLX without worrying about a fee. There is a downside to this though. OLX doesn’t provide any escrow service to its users. So one should always do proper due diligence before completing a transaction via OLX.

The most important thing about OLX is that you don’t need a computer to access it. You can simply download OLX app and start using it from your mobile phone. The app is available for bothAndroid and iOS (iPhone and iPad).

How To Buy Products Online on OLX

Buying products online on OLX is very easy. Simply visit the OLX website from your computer, smartphone or a tablet and search for what you want. You will see all the available related products for sale. You can then contact the seller immediately by calling him over the phone or sending an email to him from the listing page.

STEPS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING ON OLX

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   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) .
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   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.
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   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.
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   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.
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   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.
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How To Sell Products Online on OLX

If you are on a computer, then to sell products online on OLX, click on ‘Post a Free Ad’ link in the top right corner of the OLX website. Select the appropriate category and sub category for your product, fill out some information about it like description, price etc. and publish the listing. You will start getting enquires within minutes!

If you are using the OLX mobile app, then simply take a snap of the product you want to sell using this app, include some description, price and contact details and you are done. The app automatically determines and updates the location of the mobile, although you can update it if the product is not located somewhere else.

Once you have listed a product to sell online, you can also share it on social media sites including Facebook and Twitter for maximum exposure of your products. May be someone from your friend list on Facebook is looking for what you are selling!

STEPS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELLING ON OLX

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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.

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Select the Sell Your Item Now button. It should be at the top right corner of the home page.

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Select an appropriate category. Make sure to choose the most fitting category and subcategory so that your item is more easily found.

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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").

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

OLX is truly amazing and easy to use. Give it a try!

WARNING

• Arrange your meeting at a safe location, in case your deal is finalised.
• Pay only after collecting the item.
• The Responsibility if yours to Avoid Fraudsters

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