How do I sell an item?

1. Login to sell an item

If you don't have an account, create one here.

2. Click the "SELL" button

Located in the top right header of the website or in the bottom navigation in the app.

3. Make sure your Payment account is properly connected

If you haven’t already done so, you’ll need to connect a verified PayPal account or Grailed Payments account in order to receive payments.

For PayPal, you can connect your account here.

For Grailed Payments, we are currently invite-only.

4. Upload at least 3 photos

Good photos help you sell. Follow these optional suggestions to improve your pics:

Use a good camera. Use a professional camera if posting from a computer or just use your phone when posting via the app.

Use good lighting. Look for areas with natural light. Find a space in indirect sunlight, next to or near a window. Try not to shoot in a dark room or after sundown when the room is artificially lit. Any form of artificial lighting will give your photos a yellow tint, warp colors and cast shadows.
Use a simple background. Try hanging a nail on a clean wall or use a clean floor or tabletop.

Show multiple angles. Add photos of the front, sides, top, and bottom views.
Show detail. Add photos of the label, material quality, and show any defects with the product.
Add a tagged photo. Write your username on a sheet of paper and include the paper next to the item in the photo. This will help buyers trust that the item is yours.

5. Fill in information about the item you’re selling.

Add a Designer. You can add up to 3 designers for collaboration items.
Add the Size
Create and add a descriptive Item Name (e.g., Black Metallic Jordan 5 2001)
Add a Description. Include the retail price, condition, measurements, shipping policy, and any links related to the item.

Copy this description template if you need help:

[Insert description] What you'd like to say about the item...

Color: [Insert item colors] (e.g., Red / Black / Navy)

Size: [Insert the size shown on label] (e.g., Medium, but fits like Large)

Measurements: [Insert measurement] (e.g., Length, width, sleeve, waist, etc)

Condition: [Insert a rating with additional comments] (e.g., 9/10 with a stain, etc)

Retail Price: [Insert the price you paid for this item] (e.g., Originally paid $500)

Shipping: [Insert your shipping policy] (e.g., Next day with tracking)

6. Price Properly

If you're not sure how to price your item, look for similar items listed on Grailed or click the "Price Comparison" button shown on a listing page to find similar listings that have already sold for $X.

And Finally...

Once you have finished adding all of the required elements needed to post, your item will be entered into our queue for review and listed in the appropriate section of Grailed as well as on your individual seller page once this process is finalized. We will notify you via both Grailed messages and email when people ask questions, submit offers, and when an item sells.

Good luck turning your closet into cash!

If you would like to check out our extended guide on selling, click here.

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