Step 1: Become an NW Surplus seller.

To begin selling on NW Surplus, you need to register and create an account. Then to register as a seller, Contact NW Surplus

There will be a one time verification fee of $5.00 (This will be reduced if registering at Lake Stevens warehouse).

Pay Pal is the preferred payment method for NW Surplus .Consider signing up for Pay Pal, NW Surplus’s online payment system before listing your first item. When buyers use Pay Pal to pay for your item, you receive payments immediately and don’t need to handle checks or money orders.

Methods of Selling

· Commission based where we list your inventory and track the item(s) for you

· Auctions where you do all listing under sellers account and manage the complete transaction. You can use make offer, Buy Now or Reserve Prices. Final value fees applied.

· Store fronts- Set Monthly charges (see Site Fees for details).

Step 2: Prepare to sell your item.

Preparation helps you sell your item. Before you start to list your item, doing some research, especially about setting a starting price, will help you list accurately and efficiently. Your research will help you make better decisions about selecting selling formats, pricing, shipping, and payment methods.

Step 3: List your item for sale.

When listing your item on NW Surplus, you need to provide information about your item. A typical listing includes a title, description, price, payment method, shipping cost, and a photo (photos must be under 50kb). Listing Processes

Step 4: Manage your listing

You can track your NW Surplus activities from your Members Area. This page is especially useful if you have more than one item for sale or if you are selling and bidding on several items. Members area page lets you see the status of items you're selling from start to finish and manage your sales from a central location.

Step 5: Complete the sale

At the end of a successful listing, you'll receive an email that includes your buyer's shipping address and payment method. Once you receive online payment confirmation from Paypal or a check or money order from your buyer, you can ship your item. Leaving feedback for your buyer after you complete the sale is optional, but it is an important part of participating in the NW Surplus Community and will help you establish your reputation as a seller.

Note: Negative Feedback can disrupt your ability to participate as a seller. Deleted Auctions may be subject to end of auction fees

Key points about selling effectively on NW Surplus

Understanding the following concepts will help you prepare for NW Surplus’s unique selling experience.

• Your item will be among thousands of other items. For buyers to consider your item, they need to find it, so think like a buyer. Make sure you have good photos and a complete item description. An informative title, well-written description, and clear photos can make the difference between selling and not selling your item.
• An important part of selling on NW Surplus includes communicating with bidders and buyers. Good communication helps to promote you as a responsive seller and will help avoid potential transaction problems. The majority of communication between sellers and buyers is through email, so it is important that you keep your contact information up-to-date.
• Your item listing will be viewed by a global audience. You probably won’t know your buyers personally, but you can know about your buyers by reviewing their member profiles. Setting your listing preferences in Members area lets you to have more control over who may bid on your listings. This feature helps to reduce the possible transaction problems and potential unpaid items.
• Your Feedback Score is important. The NW Surplus Community takes Feedback very seriously. It not only represents your reputation to buyers, but your Feedback Score is also used to qualify you for all seller privileges.
• NW Surplus has rules and guidelines called “policies” that create a safe, fair and enjoyable trading environment. They affect how you sell on NW Surplus. By accepting the terms outlined in the User Agreement, you have agreed to conform to these policies. If NW Surplus determines that a listing violates a policy, NW Surplus may remove the listing from the site and may suspend your account. Be sure to review selling policies before you list an item.