How It Works

Welcome to Swapify!

You're now ready to start swapping! Here's a quick guide to help you make the most of your listings.

Step 1: List Your Item

Add Your Item

Start by listing that one item you've been wanting to sell—or get ambitious and tackle your whole selling pile! Click on “Post a New Listing” and follow the prompts to fill in the details.

• Title: Choose a clear and descriptive title, using keywords that will help your listing appear in searches. If possible, use the same title as the original product—it helps with search visibility, including on Google.

• Description: You can get creative here! Add details, copy from the original site, or even include the original price to make your listing more appealing. Make sure to include any important information that isn’t already covered in the options below.

Set Your Price

Once your details are in, it’s time to set your price. When pricing your item, consider:

• The original price

• The condition of the item

• Shipping costs

• Swapify’s commission (which is 20%, so you take home 80% of the sale price)

Keep in mind that the buyer pays for shipping, so they’ll see that cost added to the final price.

If you're unsure about how much to charge for shipping, check out these links https://postcalc.usps.com/ https://cns.usps.com/ to estimate shipping costs based on weight and destination. Note that you’ll need to weigh the item and know the shipping destination for an exact cost, but with practice, you’ll get a good feel for it.

Step 2: Upload Quality Photos

Make Your Listing Stand Out

Great photos are key to selling your item! Find a spot with good lighting to capture your item in its best light. Take several photos from different angles, including close-ups that highlight important details (like fabric texture or logos). Make sure to take both landscape and portrait shots, as Swapify displays different orientations.

When uploading your images, start with your best photo—this will be your display photo. If you're using a landscape shot and it appears cropped after uploading, don’t worry! The full image will be visible when the buyer views your listing.

Once you’re happy with your photos, hit the Publish Listing button and check your listing on the main page to make sure everything looks good.

Step 3: Start Earning

Set Up Your Payment

Before you can receive payments, you’ll need to set up a Stripe account. Go to your account settings and follow the instructions to connect your Stripe account with Swapify. Your item will not be available for purchase without an active stripe account.

Promote Your Listing

Now it’s time to share your listing! To find the link to your personal listings page, click on your profile picture or initials next to your name. This will take you to a page with all your listings. Copy the link and share it with others, so fellow swappers can virtually "raid your closet."

Stay Engaged

Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox for messages from potential buyers. You’ll also receive email notifications prompting you to finalize a sale. Once a buyer confirms they’ve received the item, the payment will be transferred to you via Stripe.

Step 4: Repeat!

That’s it! You’re ready to start swapping and earning. Keep listing, promoting, and selling—Swapify makes it easy to declutter and earn some extra cash.