With railauction.plus, we offer you a Europe-wide platform to present your sales to a broad audience in the railway industry. You can rely on us for targeted marketing and sales and benefit from our expertise – you can sit back and relax.
You are only in control when it comes to listing your sale. To ensure that your sale on railauction.plus is a complete success, you should follow a few tried-and-tested tips. We have compiled these for you in a comprehensive guide here:
Choose a meaningful title
The title of your sale plays a central role, if not the central role. A clear and concise title helps potential buyers find your product more easily using the search function. It is therefore best to consider which search term or keyword your product is known by. It is best to avoid internal designations or abbreviations.
Ideally, choose a title that is both informative and attractive (e.g. by mentioning the series or popular features) to pique the interest of potential buyers. The rule of thumb is: as short as possible, but as long as necessary.
Choosing the right type of sale
Your sales type should generally be tailored to your specific goals: the optimal sales type for your needs can be determined based on the quantity of items available, your internal specifications and your preferred sales speed.
You can find more detailed information about the individual sales types and their advantages here. If necessary, and if you have any further questions, we are always available to provide you with specific advice.
Make the description detailed
Use the description field to provide all relevant information about your product. Don't skimp on the information you have about your sale. Unlike the title, here, more is more.
Precisely because of our minimalist approach to mandatory fields, it is particularly important to provide a detailed and informative description that gives buyers a complete overview of the product you are offering.
For a spare part, for example, the manufacturer's serial number or the exact intended use may be particularly relevant, while for a locomotive, the maximum speed or the countries of registration may be decisive.
Add further product information
By additionally filling in the optional fields Manufacturer, Manufacturer's item number and, in particular, the product series, you can greatly increase the findability of your offer. Such specific information makes it easier for interested parties to find what they are looking for.
Add images
Images are essential if you want to give potential buyers a clear picture of your product. Ensure that your images are high quality and show different angles of the product to provide a comprehensive understanding of its condition and features. The more potential buyers can see, the fewer questions they will have, and the quicker they can make an informed purchasing decision.
Upload relevant documents
If available, upload all relevant product documentation so that potential buyers have as much information about the item as possible. Specification sheets and other documentation can give interested parties further valuable insights into the product you are offering. Don't underestimate how valuable uploading documents can be – this additional information can ultimately provide the decisive impetus for a successful purchase.
After uploading: Customer support and enquiries
Ensure that you respond promptly and in detail to questions from potential buyers. It is best to be as transparent as possible in your communication and provide comprehensive information. This not only creates clarity and trust, but can also be crucial to the success of your sale.
In the end, helpful communication can make all the difference and convince the potential buyer to choose your offer over others.
With these tips, you can now hopefully optimise your sales experience on railauction.plus and significantly increase the likelihood of a successful transaction. We wish you every success in your sales activities!
