Selling · 27 July 2026 · 9 min

Why is your listed item not selling?

“Nothing for a week” is not enough information on its own. First work out whether people are not seeing the listing or whether they see it but do not consider it a good enough offer.

1. The listing gets very few views

Price is not necessarily the main problem. Check the category, brand, size, title and main photo. A vague title such as “nice dress” does not tell buyers what you are selling. A specific brand, model, colour and size make the listing easier to find.

2. It gets views but no enquiries

The listing is reaching people, but something is holding them back. Compare the price with genuinely similar items in the same condition. Check whether measurements, accessories, collection details or a clear description of faults are missing.

3. People ask questions but nobody buys

If everyone asks the same question, the answer probably belongs in the listing. Add it to the description and photos. Buyers commonly ask for exact measurements on clothing, or the precise model, battery condition and included accessories for electronics.

4. You only receive very low offers

Negotiation may be normal on that marketplace, but the asking price may also be out of step with current supply. Do not benchmark against one unusually expensive listing. Use several comparable results and work with a price range.

5. The listing is good but the timing is poor

Coats move slowly in warm weather, garden tools outside their season and niche items on a small local marketplace. Cutting the price is not the only rational response: choosing a more suitable marketplace or waiting for better timing may work better.

Diagnostic order

Views: can buyers find it?
Main photo and title: do they click?
Description and trust: do they have enough information?
Price and delivery: is the offer competitive?
Timing: has it been listed long enough and in the right place?

Do not reprice on instinct

Presal3 keeps your listings together and helps you review the price against comparable marketplace results.

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