Guides to buying and selling second-hand in India

Updated 1 November 2026

How to sell used items online in India: a step-by-step guide

From clearing out a cupboard to getting paid: what to sell, how to price it, and how to hand it over safely.

Updated 1 November 2026

Safe buying checklist for second-hand items

What to ask, what to check and how to pay, so a second-hand bargain does not turn into a loss.

Updated 1 November 2026

UPI and QR code payment scams on marketplaces, and how to avoid them

The tricks scammers use with QR codes, collect requests and fake screenshots, and the one rule that stops most of them.

Updated 1 November 2026

How to price second-hand items so they sell

Start from today's new price, take off for age and condition, add for the box and bill, and leave room to negotiate.

Updated 1 November 2026

Product photo tips for second-hand listings

Daylight, a plain background, every angle and every flaw: how to take listing photos with your phone.

Updated 1 November 2026

Condition grades explained: from brand new to fair

The four condition grades on AltF Marketplace, what each one means and how to choose the right one.

Updated 1 November 2026

How to meet buyers and sellers safely

Pick a public place, tell someone, bring the right things and know when to walk away.

Updated 1 November 2026

How AltF Marketplace works: listings, approval and orders

One account for buying and selling, every listing reviewed, and an order that hands over contact details, not money.

Resale price calculator

Get a fair price range for a used item from its age, condition and what is included.

Listing checker

Score a draft listing and get specific fixes before you post it.