Reviewed and revised — 12 September 2026. This article has been updated to correct unsupported claims and reflect the current enquiry-based offer. Its original publication date and URL are retained. A sale above purchase cost is not automatically a profitable item. Marketplace charges, shipping, refunds and the work involved can change the result substantially. Name the measure Markup compares the difference with purchase cost. Gross margin compares it with revenue, using a defined cost-of-goods basis. Contribution after selling costs is another measure. None of these is automatically net business profit after overheads. ...

Reviewed and revised — 12 September 2026. This article has been updated to correct unsupported claims and reflect the current enquiry-based offer. Its original publication date and URL are retained. Choosing consignment software is easier when you begin with a representative item, an actual agreement and a recent exception. Ask each system to follow those records through the work your store performs. Map the current process Write down who receives goods, checks condition, approves prices, publishes listings, handles returns and pays consignors. Identify where the same information is entered twice or where a decision has no record. ...

Reviewed and revised — 12 September 2026. This article has been updated to correct unsupported claims and reflect the current enquiry-based offer. Its original publication date and URL are retained. Listing on another marketplace can expand the work as well as the potential audience. The useful starting point is to avoid re-entering facts while still checking the requirements of each destination. Prepare one source record Record the item ID, model, condition, dimensions, included contents, photographs, quantity and price evidence. Resolve unknown details before generating several versions of the same mistake. ...

Reviewed and revised — 12 September 2026. This article has been updated to correct unsupported claims and reflect the current enquiry-based offer. Its original publication date and URL are retained. The right channel depends on the item, buyer reach you need and the work you are prepared to manage. Compare a specific transaction rather than declaring one marketplace cheaper or faster in every case. Question Why it matters Can it be packed and shipped reliably? Fragile or bulky goods can change the cost and practicality of a distant sale. Does it need a specialist buyer? Relevant demand matters more than a broad audience total. Who will handle enquiries and collection? Appointment changes and messages are part of the workload. What rules apply to the account and category? Fees, payment methods and listing eligibility can differ. What happens if the sale fails? Returns, cancellation and non-collection need a process. For current fee scenarios and a worked comparison, use the eBay vs Gumtree Australia guide . This article focuses on the work you need to manage. ...

Reviewed and expanded — 13 September 2026. This is the store operator’s workflow guide. If you own an item and are choosing how to sell it, start with selling on consignment versus selling yourself . Original publication date and URL retained. A small consignment operation needs records that let someone follow an item from handover to its final outcome. Begin with a process you can explain to the consignor and to the person covering your next shift. Software cannot resolve an unclear agreement. ...

Reviewed and revised — 12 September 2026. This article has been updated to correct unsupported claims and reflect the current enquiry-based offer. Its original publication date and URL are retained. A useful asking price starts with the item and the evidence, then accounts for the seller’s constraints. It should not come from a universal percentage discount off another listing. Identify comparable evidence Match model, variant, condition, completeness and market. Separate completed sales from current asks. Record dates and shipping treatment, and exclude bundles or uncertain matches from a simple comparison unless you can explain the adjustment. ...

Reviewed and expanded — 13 September 2026. This guide explains the item owner’s decision. Its original publication date and URL are retained. Store operators can use the separate consignment workflow guide . Selling on consignment means placing an item with a seller who sells it on your behalf under an agreed arrangement. The seller deducts the agreed commission and costs from the sale proceeds. It differs from an outright purchase, where a buyer agrees to buy the item from you rather than waiting to sell it for you. ...

Reviewed and expanded — 13 September 2026. This guide now covers diagnosing an unsold listing as well as checking a new one. The original publication date and URL are retained. An unsold eBay item is a question to investigate, not proof that its price is wrong. Start by checking what buyers can see, what your traffic data actually covers and whether your comparisons describe the same item. Then choose a change you can explain and review. ...