What is a Low Profit Warning? If our Profit Estimate shows that there’s a chance you won’t easily earn more than $15 in take-home profit from a specific item, we won’t approve it. Why? Because receiving a $3 payout after all the work that goes into selling an item is a bummer for you and for us. Sticking to higher-value items that will put at least $15 of hassle-free cash in your pocket is best.
All selling costs and marketplace fees are deducted from sale proceeds when your items sell. Stripe .
Why are large items more expensive? Ten smartphones will fit in a shoebox, but try as they might, our Sella reps can't safely store ten microwaves in the same small space. To compensate our reps appropriately for storing items, we charge $0.05/day per cubic-foot of storage.
Who sets the price for my items? You do! Our pricing team will recommend a selling plan based on extensive multi-marketplace research about current demand, item condition, and recent sales, but ultimately — you call the shots.
Once you approve your pricing strategy, we'll start your item at the Initial Asking Price and slowly lower the price and negotiate with qualified offers over 30 days. Rest assured, we don't accept low offers early on, and we'll never go below your Walk-Away Price .
How long will it take my item to sell? Items that are competitively priced with high year-round demand typically sell within 5-30 days, but some items can take 45+ days to find the right buyer.
What if my item doesn't sell? If an item doesn’t sell within our 60-day cycle, or if you decide it's time to cancel, we will process your $5 deposit to cover the upfront costs, but we won’t charge you for any of the services or labor rendered during the sales process.
How much does curbside pickup cost? A Sella rep can meet you at your door, load up a trunk's worth of items and take them away to be sold. Curbside pickup starts at $10 in our service areas (based on mileage), and we'll let you know the total cost before you schedule a pickup, so you can factor that into your decision.
Do you list on more sites than Craigslist and eBay? Yes. We list items on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Mercari, OfferUp and Poshmark, to name a few. Detailed Pricing .
Got any tips to ensure every sale is profitable? We sure do, because we really, really don't like charging service fees for items that don't sell!
Start with the sure things, e.g. $50, $100, $200+ items. Skip the stuff that won't easily sell for at least $40. For close calls, search eBay to see what similar items sell for. For uncommon items, expect to wait 60-90 days for a sale. Price large items competitively, right out of the gate. And finally, add personal details to listings when you review & approve them. E.g. Are you the first owner? Why are you selling? What do you love about this item? 
