Classified ad posting websites are becoming popular every day. eBay was a great example of this fact. In Pakistan, we can see two big websites promoting online selling. One example is Asani.com.pk, and the other is Olx.com.pk. OLX has gained great popularity among Pakistanis. My friends have been selling products through OLX for the past few months. You can see many TV commercials promoting OLX services. However, I don’t think it is safe to buy or sell products on OLX.

I am not writing this article to damage the reputation of this website. You have to start with a new mindset. You will be dealing with different people from all over the country. Many will ask for your credit card information. Technology is good, but there is no question that people have used it to steal personal information. OLX is just a platform to meet potential buyers. OLX does not guarantee a successful business interaction.

It is true that you can buy products at low cost, but buying from Amazon.com is safer. If you are going to buy laptops from OLX, it is better to follow these tips:

1. Contact the person through the phone number.

Voice communication is better than texting. I highly recommend that you speak on the phone. Please take this option seriously. Only make a call if you have a genuine interest in the product. Do not waste time.

2. Try to find the closest possible location. You will communicate directly with the buyer / seller. Better to buy from someone you already know. If you can meet the buyer / seller in a common place; It will be good. If offline meeting is not possible, chat via webcam.

3. If you are a buyer, checking the product is important, but it is more important to check the buyer’s reputation. Better to buy from companies, rather than sole proprietorships.

4. Obtain the official CNIC card. Decide on a part of the payment before the product arrives. In Pakistan, people prefer the cash on delivery method of payment. This method is valid for companies but it becomes risky for individuals. Trusting the buyer is difficult. OLX should create a payment system to secure buyers and sellers. At this time, this option is not available. Just make sure you have collected the necessary information.

5. Only sell used things. Be willing to accept many low-price offers. People will ask you to reduce the rate by 80%.

What is your experience at OLX? Many users report smooth transactions in OLX. However, we have also seen some scams in recent months. I’d like to hear your thoughts on the OLX.

Some users reported that OLX is quite similar to eBay. It is a good way to earn money. We all have useless (good) things in our homes that can be worth a few hundred dollars. In my experience, furniture and kitchen items can be easily sold at OLX.

You can sell your mobile phones, tablets, and laptops to local stores. These people are trustworthy. It is a good idea to sell to local stores through OLX. You can get full contact details from local address directories. You can meet the buyer / seller directly. OLX is based on this concept. Pakistani users do not use eBay. OLX’s mission is to connect you directly with the buyer / seller. Take advantage of this opportunity wisely and you will be able to find the right person.

The average price of a new laptop is under $ 500. If you are going to buy / sell a used laptop, it should be priced below $ 250. Hope these tips help you. Thanks.