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Practical guides for the Swiss second-hand market: from scam prevention to safe handovers and the right price. Short, concrete, no marketing fluff.

TWINT scams in private sales: today's schemes and how to protect yourself

QR code phishing, fake courier links, forged payment confirmations: the most common scams in private selling and buying – and the rules that keep you safe.

3 min read

Safe handover and payment: closing private sales cleanly

Cash, TWINT, handover location, receipt: the proven rules for a safe handover in private sales – as a seller and as a buyer.

3 min read

Buying a used e-bike: judging battery, motor and price correctly

What really matters in a used e-bike: battery health, motor condition, wear, paperwork and fair prices – with a checklist for the test ride.

3 min read

Buying a used bicycle: the checklist for frame, size and wear

Determining frame size, estimating wear parts, checking carbon, negotiating fairly: the practical guide to buying a second-hand bike.

2 min read

Buying used tools: spotting professional quality and avoiding bad buys

Pro line or DIY line, the battery-system trap, checkpoints for power tools and fair second-hand prices: the buying guide for used tools.

2 min read

Selling vehicle parts: OEM number and good photos for a quick close

OEM number, compatibility, honest condition grading and shipping heavy parts: how to sell car, motorbike and bike parts quickly and without an avalanche of questions.

2 min read

Selling camping gear: timing, bundles and honesty about condition

The camping boom has created a large second-hand market. How to sell your tent, awning, camping furniture and accessories at the best time and a fair price.

2 min read

What is my second-hand item worth? Pricing in five steps

New price, depreciation curve, comparable listings, condition and sales format: the systematic method for pricing second-hand items realistically.

3 min read

Listing photos that sell: light, order and the courage to show defects up close

The main photo decides the click, the detail photos decide the trust: the practical photo guide for private sales – no pro equipment needed.

2 min read

Clearing a workshop or warehouse: the roadmap for SMEs and private sellers

Take inventory, sort ABC, sell individually or in lots, use bulk upload: how to clear a workshop or warehouse in an orderly way and at the best return.

3 min read

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