Class Overview:  Learn to become a successful online reseller on Mercari. Do you have a closet full of clothes you haven't worn in years?  Do you buy more craft supplies than one person could ever use?  Maybe it's time to turn those items into cash!  Mercari is an online marketplace that makes selling your used items quick and easy, even if you've never sold anything online before.  By the end of this class, you will be on your way to being a successful Mercari seller without ever leaving your home.   

What You Will Learn:  You will learn everything needed to open a Mercari shop and begin selling, including selecting items for sale, creating your product listings, and providing exceptional customer service to your buyers. 

Who Should Take This Class: This class is for anyone who wants to begin selling items online for extra income, whether that be a few items around the house or items specifically sourced for resale. This class is appropriate for beginners who have no prior knowledge of Mercari or online selling. This class is also appropriate for those with experience with online sales through eBay, Poshmark, or Facebook Marketplace who would like to learn more specifically about Mercari. 

 

Project Description

In this class, you will open a Mercari store and list 2-3 items for sale. 

1. Create a Seller Account - Establish an account on Mercari.com and complete the identity verification process (to accept payments). Upload your profile picture and complete the profile description (optional). 
2. Identify & Prepare a Product to Sell - Explore Mercari.com items for sale to identify market trends; do you have items sitting around your home being underused that have value to buyers? Select a few items to sell, check their condition & clean up as needed.  Take photos and note information for the product listing (size, color, condition, etc...). 
3. Create a Listing & Publish - Upload your product photos, add title, description, and characteristics to the listing. Determine your asking price (consider shipping costs). Publish your listing(s). 
4. Monitor Listing & Engage with Prospective Buyers - Respond to any questions you receive, monitor for engagement, update listing & photos as needed, promote listing as appropriate. 
5. Make the Sale & Ship it Out - Once it has been sold, print the mailing label and package the item (must be done within 3 days). Communicate with the buyer (thank you & notice when shipped). 
6. Get Paid - Monitor for delivery, respond to any messages from the buyer, complete feedback on the buyer, transfer your funds. 
7. Rinse & Repeat!