Beginner
Getting Started on Kleinanzeigen
Everything you need to publish your first listing — account, photos, description, price.
- What is Kleinanzeigen?
- Creating & verifying your account
- Writing your first listing
- Choosing the right category
Intermediate
Smart Pricing Strategies
How to research market prices, set competitive rates, and price for fast turnover.
- How buyers search by price
- Researching comparable listings
- Psychological pricing tips
- When to reduce your price
- Negotiation basics
Practical
Shipping in Germany: A to Z
Compare DHL, Hermes, DPD, and GLS. Learn to pack securely and create labels online.
- German carrier comparison
- Packing tips by item type
- Creating DHL labels online
- Tracking & returns overview
- Shipping cost calculation
- Integrated shipping in Kleinanzeigen
Practical
Product Photography with a Smartphone
Take clear, attractive photos of your items using nothing but your phone and natural light.
- Lighting on a budget
- Best backgrounds for listings
- Angles that show condition accurately
- Free editing apps for Germany
Intermediate
Communicating with German Buyers
Message templates, handling low offers, arranging viewings safely.
- Typical buyer questions
- Politely declining low offers
- Arranging a safe handover
- What to include in your listing description
Beginner
Staying Safe: Fraud & Scam Prevention
Recognise common scam patterns targeting private sellers on German platforms.
- The "too eager" buyer scam
- Fake PayPal & payment confirmations
- Overpayment trick
- Safe meetup guidelines
More Topics Coming Soon
We are working on new free guides covering eBay.de Power Seller basics, VAT rules for private sellers, and Vinted-specific strategies.