How to check a Marketplace listing before you buy
A practical first check for a live second-hand listing: what the seller says, resale, costs and what to do next.
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Check the deal before it costs you.
When a listing appears, find what is missing, work backwards from resale and check the deal before you buy.
Maximum buy price calculator for a furniture flip
Work backwards from a realistic resale price, full costs and the return you want to calculate a maximum buy price.
Read the guideThe flipping costs people forget to count
A complete cost check for second-hand furniture flips, from pickup and cleaning to storage, failed trips and selling fees.
Read the guideWhat to inspect before buying a used sofa to resell
A field checklist for a used sofa: frame, support, upholstery, odour, access, safety and resale-changing defects.
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