How to price your secondhand items
A simple three-step method — check the market, grade the condition, then leave room to negotiate.
Pricing is where most listings win or lose. Too high and your ad sits for months; too low and buyers assume something is wrong. This three-step method takes ten minutes and consistently lands in the sweet spot.
Step 1: Check the market
Search Bati for the same item in the same condition and note the middle price — not the cheapest listing and not the most expensive. For common items like phones and bikes, three or four comparable ads are enough to see the real market price.
Step 2: Grade the condition honestly
- Like new — complete with box and accessories, under a year of gentle use: 70-85% of the mall price.
- Good — works perfectly with small cosmetic marks: 50-65% of the mall price.
- Fair — noticeable wear, or a part needs attention soon: 30-45%.
- For parts — does not power on or needs real repair: 10-25%, and say exactly what is broken.
Step 3: Leave room to negotiate
Filipino buyers expect tawad. If your real target is ₱8,000, list at ₱8,500 and mark the ad negotiable — the buyer feels they won, and you still hit your number. If you need the item gone this week, undercut the middle price by 5-10% instead of haggling for weeks.