10 Mistakes Sellers Make on Wellkauf – and How to Avoid Them

Why avoiding mistakes matters

Even popular products may not sell if a listing is poorly made. On Wellkauf, where hundreds of deals happen daily, small mistakes can cost sellers time, money, and trust. Here are the 10 most common mistakes and how to fix them.

1. Too generic titles

❌ Mistake: “Phone”, “Table”, “Dress”.
✅ Solution: Use keywords like brand, model, features: iPhone 13 Pro 128 GB, Graphite.

2. Low-quality or missing photos

❌ Mistake: one dark picture or stock photos.
✅ Solution: Take your own photos in natural daylight, show details and packaging.

3. Hiding defects

❌ Mistake: not mentioning scratches or flaws.
✅ Solution: Be honest. Transparency builds trust and reduces returns.

4. Vague or short descriptions

❌ Mistake: “Good condition, call me”.
✅ Solution: Provide size, model, condition, usage history. Use bullet points.

5. Wrong category

❌ Mistake: a stroller listed under “Furniture”.
✅ Solution: Always choose the most accurate category so buyers can find your listing.

6. Unrealistic pricing

❌ Mistake: too high scares buyers, too low raises doubts.
✅ Solution: Check the market and set a fair price, add “negotiable” if possible.

7. Slow replies

❌ Mistake: answering a day later.
✅ Solution: Respond within 10–15 minutes. Fast replies can double your chances of selling.

8. Using external messengers

❌ Mistake: switching to WhatsApp or Telegram.
✅ Solution: Communicate only via the integrated Wellkauf chat for safety.

9. Outdated listings

❌ Mistake: listings stay online for months without updates.
✅ Solution: Update photos, price, or description regularly to stay visible.

10. Ignoring analytics

❌ Mistake: sellers don’t check views or favorites.
✅ Solution: Use Wellkauf’s statistics to optimize your listing (new photos, new price).

Conclusion

To sell faster on Wellkauf:

• Write precise titles with keywords.
• Upload high-quality photos.
• Be transparent in your description.
• Set a fair price in euros.
• Reply quickly and politely in the chat.

Avoiding these mistakes will help you sell faster, safer, and more profitably.