Guides

How buying and selling works on The Porch Sale.

• Selling a Car Locally: What to Know

  Cars are big, valuable, and always local pickup. Here's what to know before you list one on Sell For Free.

• How to Take Photos That Sell

  Good photos are the single biggest factor in whether a listing gets bids at all. Here's how to shoot yours with just a phone.

• Sell For Free vs. Facebook Marketplace

  Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist are all fixed-price or haggle-based. Here's what actually sets Sell For Free apart.

• How to Price an Item for Auction

  Starting price too high and nobody bids. Too low and you might lose money. Here's how to actually price an auction listing on Sell For Free.

• How Membership Coins Work

  Coins are flat-rate and cheap on Sell For Free — here's exactly what they cost, and when membership actually saves you money.

• A Seller's Guide to Services Listings

  Barbers, nail techs, lawn care, tutors, photographers — here's how to list an appointment slot on Sell For Free and get it filled.

• Shipping vs. Local Pickup, Explained

  Should your listing ship nationwide or stay local pickup only? Here's how to decide, and what Sell For Free does (and doesn't) handle for you.

• Auction vs. Buy It Now: Which Should You Use?

  Auction or Buy It Now on Sell For Free? Here's how to decide which one gets you the best price or the fastest sale.