For Christmas, it happens that your loved ones give you a duplicate item, make a mistake in size, or choose a present that does not suit you. If the gifts are often exchangeable, it is still possible that you have no solution to return an item. Lost sales receipt, deadlines exceeded, shop where nothing pleases you … Out of politeness or simply for lack of luck, there is sometimes no other choice than to resell your Christmas presents on your own. Aware of the problem, some e-merchants like Rakuten facilitate your procedures with a dedicated service. You can also go through the eBay sales platform. Finally, be aware that it is possible to register as a reseller on major e-commerce sites. Be careful, however, membership is often paid in the form of a subscription. Also, the interest is limited if you only want to return a few Christmas presents. However, Cdiscount currently offers access to its sales service free for 1 year. Amazon also offers you the possibility of paying 0.99 euros per item, instead of the Professional package at 39 euros per month. On the Fnac, the seller’s subscription is available for 39.90 euros per month.
Christmas gift resale 2021: Treat yourself with these new offers
Christmas 2021: Quickly resell your gifts at Rakuten
Easy and fast, the resale of Christmas gifts is done in a few clicks on Rakuten. Once on the dedicated page, you just have to find the item you want to sell via the search bar. If it is available, you will even benefit from visuals already online at the e-merchant. Simply fill out the form indicating the condition of the product and a description of up to 4000 characters. As an indication, Rakuten will reveal to you the best new price and the best used price for the item you wish to resell. It’s up to you whether you want to favor a low price in order to quickly get rid of a bulky Christmas present, or if you prefer to take the time to obtain an amount equivalent to the purchase. Then, all you have to do is indicate your postal code, as well as the shipping method. You will have the choice between hand delivery or sending. If you opt for the second solution, be aware that Rakuten reimburses the shipping costs. Club R members will also be able to benefit from 5 euros offered in Rakuten Points on their first sale, if it is made within 30 days of their first sale. They will also receive 2% of the amount of each sale in Rakuten Points.
Up to 150 listings each month on eBay
eBay is one of the most famous classifieds sites. Also, many gifts are sold there after Christmas. By registering for free, you will be able to post up to 150 ads per month with no upload costs. The platform being frequented by millions of buyers in France, you will have the possibility to select paid options which will allow you to put your offer forward. For 0.35 euro, you can notably add a second category to qualify your article so that it gains visibility. EBay’s payment system is secure and the site has 24/7 customer service. If you want to sell your Christmas gifts quickly, you will need to write a clear title and a full description of the item. Internet users can sometimes be suspicious: do not hesitate to give as much details as possible about the condition of the item or the reasons for its resale. Also add good quality photos taken by yourself. You can then choose the purchase method between a fixed price or an auction system. Finally, indicate the delivery service with which you want to send the order to the buyer.
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