Buy & Sell the Hassle‑Free Way

How it Works in 4 Easy Steps

WantAd is a new, simple way of shopping. Buyers post adverts, and sellers come to them.

1. Create

A user posts an advert describing what they're looking for

2. Respond

Other users respond to the ad with offers matching the criteria

3. Negotiate

Buyer and seller can negotiate and discuss the offer in more detail

4. Finalise & fulfill

When everyone's happy, the buyer pays their chosen seller and receives exactly what they wanted!

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Buying on WantAd

Buying made simple

Don't waste time scouring the web for items or services. Post a WantAd describing what you're looking for and let sellers come to you with offers.

Buy anything

From antiques to zips, find whatever you're looking for on WantAd.

No fees or spam

There are no fees to use WantAd and you can communicate entirely within the platform.

Locate hard to find items

Let WantAd know what you're trying to track down and anyone who has it will make you an offer.

Top Tips

  • Include as much detail as possible in your WantAd title and description.
  • Take advantage of the relist function if your WantAd expires.
  • Make sure you're 100% happy before accepting an offer.
  • Don't be afraid to post more than one WantAd at a time. It's free!

Ready to buy?

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Selling on WantAd

Fulfill existing demand

Find buyers already looking for exactly what you've got and easily make them an offer.

Streamlined platform

Negotiate and get paid all within WantAd. No commission or fees.

Get alerted

Get alerted when someone posts a new WantAd for something you have.

Sell anything

Hundreds of categories, covering everything you could ever want to sell.

Top Tips

  • Provide plenty of detail about what you're offering and how it meets the WantAd criteria.
  • Set up PayPal in your account to take payments without leaving WantAd.
  • Set up saved searches to be alerted if someone is looking for something you have.
  • Make sure to communicate with the seller throughout.

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Home & Garden

Give your space a refresh or turn unwanted items into cash. From furniture to garden tools, find what you need or sell what you don’t.

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Electronics

Upgrade your gadgets or sell your old tech. Phones, laptops, cameras, and more—find it all on WantAd.

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Fashion

Refresh your wardrobe or cash in on pieces you no longer wear. Buy, sell, and swap fashion that fits your style.

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Vehicles

Whether you’re hunting for a new ride or looking to sell your current one, WantAd has everything from bikes to cars and vans.

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Collectables

Searching for that missing piece? Buy, sell, and trade rare finds with fellow collectors.

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Books, Films & Music

Discover a wide range of books, films, and music—buy and sell your favorites today!

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Video Games

Buy, sell, and discover video games and consoles—retro classics to modern hits, all in one place.

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Trades & Services

Need a job done or have skills to offer? Connect with people looking for services—from home repairs to lessons and beyond.

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Property

Whether you’re searching for a new home or listing one, WantAd connects buyers, renters, landlords, and sellers with the right opportunities.

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