How to Price Your Item
Price too high and it sits; too low and you leave money on the table. The right number comes from data, not guesswork — here's how to find it.
Anchor to sold prices, not asking prices
What matters is what identical items actually sold for recently, not what optimistic sellers are asking. Search completed/sold listings for your exact item and condition; that's the real market. Asking prices are wishes — sold prices are facts.
Adjust for condition and urgency
Discount honestly for wear, missing parts, or no original packaging. Then factor your timeline: if you want it gone this week, price at or slightly below the sold median; if you can wait, you can aim higher and be patient. Be clear with yourself about which you're doing.
Leave room, but not too much
A small negotiating buffer (5–10%) lets buyers feel they won without costing you much. Pricing wildly high "to negotiate down" just filters out serious buyers who sort by price. Fair-and-firm-ish beats high-and-haggle.