A listing is not a sale
Training 2005 minutesselling a used item
Your old backpack is listed for $50. The platform takes 10% and seller-paid shipping costs $5. You want to spend the proceeds already.
Training goal: Count a sale after costs and confirmation
▶ Play this trainingSituation
1. If it sells at full price, what remains before other costs?
- $50 remains
- $45 remains after all costs
- $40 remains
2. A buyer offers $40, with the same fee, but pays shipping.
- $40 proceeds because the buyer pays shipping
- Net proceeds are $36
- A $10 loss versus the prior result
3. A message shows a payment screenshot, but your account shows no funds.
- Verify payment inside the official service
- Ship immediately for a good review
- Send a small amount for “activation”
4. The sale is complete and funds are available.
- Budget the same proceeds every month
- Treat a replacement purchase as required
- Record actual net proceeds and choose a purpose
What you will learn
- Compare net proceeds
- Verify payment by actual status
- A one-time sale is not a salary
Your real-life step
Before listing, calculate net proceeds after fees and delivery.
Questions and answers
Is the asking price income?
No. Before sale it is an offer, not received funds.
Is a lower offer always worse?
Compare shipping, fees, timing and net proceeds.
Does a screenshot prove payment?
No. Verify through your own official channel.
More trainings in this module
- The month has an extra week
- Summer starts before payday
- A loan is not the price of a degree
- A whole term paid at once
- One kitchen, three kettles
- A balance with money on hold
Numbers are illustrative. A game, not financial advice.