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# Set up your seller account 👐
Cool that you want to start selling on the Precious Plastic Bazar! Have you **[signed up](https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/index.php?dispatch=companies.apply_for_vendor)** for a seller account and recieved an email approval of your account already? Then let's go through the steps to get you set up properly!
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# Image Size Guidelines
# How to make good Bazar listings

## Logo Images

The recommended size for your logos is **250 x 250 pixels**, and the total size must be under **5 MB**. Image file types allowed are .jpeg and .png
Putting some love into your listing will help you to attract customers and make them trust in the quality of your work.
High quality content on the Bazar will also make the overall experience of the Bazar more successful and therefore make the users happier and result in **more traffic and sales for everyone!**

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/Bazar-Logo-Size.png)
>Good listings also have better chances to be **promoted on the Bazar homepage**, which will help to increase your visibility.

**Here are some Guidelines on how to create an appealing listing that has higher chances to be sold.** [This video](https://www.loom.com/share/b1df010a31b04a79b034f723b579cc4e) will go over the essential elements to consider, they will also be explained below.

## Product Images
## 1. Item type
Stick to what the Bazar is made for as this is what customers will be looking for: Plastic recycling machines, moulds, raw material and products made from recycled plastic. Offering services is not accepted.

Horizontal (landscape) images are highly encouraged for maximum visibility. The minimum recommended product image size is **794 x 1000 pixels** with a resolution of 72ppi
## 2. Title

The title of your item should be as straightforward as possible and include the essential elements of your item. It should not contain too much information but just enough for the customer to know straight away if this is what they are looking for.

Take a look at this example.
![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-2.png)


## 3. Images

The content and quality of your images is probably one of the most important and powerful aspect to make your listing **informative and convincing**, so we will share some best practices here.

Horizontal (landscape) images are highly encouraged for maximum visibility. The minimum recommended listing image size is **794 x 1000 pixels** with a resolution of 72ppi.

![Product Image](../assets/Business/product.png)



###3.1 Multiple angles

Include pictures from various angles, and to ensure a **full view** of the item, its components and proportions.

It’s good practice to have both **clean photos** showing only the item itself, as well as at least one photo showing the item **in context** to get a feeling for the size and proportions.

Take a look at [this example](https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/sheetpress/sheet-press-kits/mini-press/).

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-3.1.png)


###3.2 Close ups & wide angles

Close ups as well as wide angles will help to get a feeling of the details and quality of the item.

Take a look at [this example](https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/moulds/injection-moulds/spinning-top-mold-clone/).
![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-3.2.png)


###3.3 Shipping box (incl. dimensions)

Especially when buying a machine, it is very useful for the customer to include a picture of the shipping box with dimensions. 

This will help the customer **know what to expect when receiving the item** and if they need special equipment to unload it (e.g.: delivery pallet and need for a forklift). 

It also shows that you have been through this step before and makes you more **trustworthy**.

Take a look at [this example] (https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/extruder-pro/extruder-pro-fully-built/extrusion-pro-usa-and-north-america/)

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-3.3.png)

###3.4 CAD drawings

If available, it can help to share the CAD or technical drawings of the machine, mould or item.

This can give a better understanding of **exact measurements and assembly**, which can help the customer to assess whether their existing equipment will be compatible with your item.


Take a look at [this example](https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder/shredder-kits/upgraded-shredder-box-kit-new-version-3.3/).

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-3.4.png)

#4. Description


As with pictures, having a **clear and detailed item description** will enable the customer to have no doubt on what they are buying, this will also help reduce your customer contact rate. 

The buyer should be able to clearly understand all the key features, dimensions, conditions etc. **- everything they need to know** about what it is they're looking at, so that they can evaluate whether they are going to make a purchase or not.

**Please don't include links to other platforms in your item description**. We accept links to content that explains more about the item and that is not supported on the Bazar, for example a PDF document.

If applicable, you could also include your terms & conditions.

Take a look at [this example](https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder/shredder-kits/precious-plastic-stainless-steel-version-3.3-14-teeth-shredder-box-and-sieve-clone/).

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-4.png)



##5. Features


Completing the features section provided by the Precious Plastic Bazar helps the customer better understand the item he is buying and building trust with your store. 

Please make sure you **fill out as many as possible, ideally all**.

Take a look at [this example](https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/products/other/dome-construction-joint-set/).

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-5.png)


##6. Options


There is a great opportunity to **customise your item for customer needs** (people love that!). Additionally, it helps customers to click and buy, reducing friction and increasing conversion rate.

A few examples:

* A mould might have to fit either to a **screw or tapered** nozzle. 
* A shredder can come with a sieve of **different hole sizes**. 
* An item might be available in **different colour ranges**.

Listings with multiple options generally perform better as customers love to choose **exactly what is suitable** for them.

Take a look at [this example](https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/machines/shredder/shredder-kits/fully-assembled-and-tested-shredder/).

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-6.png)


##7. Shipping options


The more shipping options you have, the **wider range of customers** you can reach. 

The easiest option to cover shipping options worldwide, is to set up a shipping price for **each of the biggest regions** (USA, South America, Europe, Africa, Russia, Asia, Oceania). Find here [more info about the regions](https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/business/regions).

If not set up per region, try to offer shipping for **as many countries as possible**.  We recommend having at the very least shipping options in **Europe and the United States** (as these are the most active user groups on the Bazar).

> The Bazar will only be able to **promote items with Europe and US shipping** enabled, as this is the biggest user group of the Bazar.

Also make sure to pay attention to setting the price for each **additional item** (especially for machines it is very likely that double the quantity means double the shipping price).

You can find here the [Guide to set up your shipping options](https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/business/International_Shipping).

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-listingguide-7.png)


#Happy Selling ✌️

Ok, these are the guidelines we believe will **help your listings to perform well on the Bazar**.

To ensure a positive experience and performance throughout, make sure to also look at the **Profile Guidelines** and make your seller profile as informative, trustworthy and convincing as possible.

Good luck and feel free to reach directly to us for help or if you think we’ve missed important tips on improving sellers listings. 

You can find us daily on Discord on the [#🙌bazar-seller channel](https://discord.gg/2E93VxB3CD) or can send us an email at **[email protected]**.
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# Make a trustworthy Seller profile

To build and strengthen your business on the Bazar, it's important to have a trustworthy and unique profile.

**Here are some Guidelines on how to create an appealing profile.**

> Info: Only listings with proper seller profiles will be **promoted on the Bazar homepage**, which will help to increase your visibility and sales.

## 1. Show your logo 

Make sure to make your profile recognisable by uploading a logo to your account. We recommend to use your company logo (if you don’t have any, you can create one with our [logo generator](https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/universe/yourlogo)).

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-profileguide-1.png)

The recommended size for your logos is **250 x 250 pixels**, and the total size must be under **5 MB**. Image file types allowed are .jpeg and .png

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/Bazar-Logo-Size.png)



## 2. Describe yourself 

A complete description of your business should state: 

* who you are
* what you stand for (mission/motivation)
* what your companies main activities are
* previous references, etc. 


Any relevant information that will provide detail to the customer on your business and make them **trust in your profile** and feel comfortable to purchase your items.

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-profileguide-2.png)

## 3. Give options to pay

In order to make sales on the Bazar, it is required to set up **at least one payment option** (duh!).


In order to increase your group of potential customers, try to set up both payment options - **Credit Card and Paypal** - to respond to most of the potential needs.


If you need more information on how to set up payment options, please refer to the Guide to [Set up your payment method](https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/business/Setup_Payment).

![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-profileguide-3.png)


##4. Get your reviews 

Reviews from customers reflect the purchase experience and can comment on: the quality of your communication, your item quality, delivery experience etc.

They are publicly visible and can act as your portfolio, which serves as an **indicator for potential customers** to decide to buy or not buy from you.

We therefore strongly recommend you to ensure a **high quality of service** through your exchanges with the customer.

If customers do not leave a review on their own, you can **set your order status to “Awaiting review”** which will notify them with a reminder to write a review.  


![Profile Logo](../assets/Business/bazar-profileguide-4.png)

#Happy Selling ✌️

Ok, these are the guidelines we believe will **help you perform well on the Bazar**. 

Good luck and feel free to reach directly to us for help or if you think we’ve missed important tips on improving sellers listings. 

You can find us daily on Discord on the [#🙌bazar-seller channel](https://discord.gg/2E93VxB3CD) or can send us an email at **[email protected]**.

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# Set up your payment method
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- Fill out info for ‘configure’
- Find your publishable key + secret key on your stripe account/Developers/API keys

![Select processor](../assets/Business/Set%20up%20payment-3-Config.png)


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So by selling your precious things on the Bazar, you also contribute to making this plastic recycling marketplace as accessible and smooth for plastic recyclers to buy and sell and help them succeed in their recycling project. pre

> **How are the Bazar fees collected?** Every month we will send out invoices (via stripe), charging 5% of the amount you sold that month. Keep this in mind and calculate this into your item prices!

**How are the Bazar fees collected?** Every month we will send out invoices (via stripe), charging 5% of the amount you sold that month. Keep this in mind and calculate this into your item prices!



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