Managing Your Listings on GearTrader

Table of Contents

• Accessing Your Listings
• Editing a Listing
• Managing Listing Status
• Tips for Successful Listings

Accessing Your Listings

1. Navigating to the Seller Dashboard
   • Log in to your GearTrader account.
   • Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the page.
   • From the dropdown menu, select Dashboard.
2. Accessing Listings
   • Once in the dashboard, navigate to Selling > Listings in the left-hand menu.
   • Here, you’ll find an overview of all your active, draft, or inactive listings, along with quick actions to manage them.
3. View Your Listings on the Marketplace
   • Listings appear publicly with the Buy Now button for buyers.
   • If you're viewing your own listing as a seller, you’ll see an Edit Listing button instead, allowing you to make changes directly.

Editing a Listing

1. Find the Listing to Edit
   • Locate the desired listing in your Listings tab.
   • Click the pencil icon under the "Action" column to edit.
2. Update Your Listing
   • Modify details such as price, condition, description, or images.
   • Ensure your updates comply with GearTrader's policies. For example:
     • Use actual images of the gear.
     • Provide accurate descriptions to avoid disputes.
3. Save Changes
   • After editing, click Save and Publish Now to update the listing live.
   • Alternatively, select Save as Draft at the bottom of the editing page to unpublish the listing.

Managing Listing Status

1. Set a Listing as Draft
   • To change a live listing to a draft:
   • Click the pencil icon in the "Action" column to edit the listing.
   • Scroll to the bottom of the editing page and select Save as Draft.
   • This will unpublish the listing, changing its status to draft. You can republish it anytime.
2. View Your Listing
   • Click the eye icon in the "Action" column to preview how your listing appears to buyers browsing the site.
3. Remove a Listing
   • Click the trash icon to delete a listing permanently. Note: Deleted listings cannot be restored.
4. Check Listing Performance
   • Monitor your listing's views and activity stats directly from the dashboard to gauge buyer interest.

Tips for Successful Listings

• Keep Your Listings Updated: Regularly update your prices and descriptions to reflect the current market value and item condition.
• Use High-Quality Images: Clear, well-lit photos can significantly improve the chances of a sale.
• Engage with Buyers: Promptly respond to buyer questions or offers to maintain trust and encourage purchases.