How to Sell a Tennis Racket

Finding the Right Place to Sell

Post a listing on general sales sites. This includes popular online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. Each of these websites already have massive consumer bases that you can leverage to sell your racket. Be prepared to be patient, though. Hold out for the best deal for you, as there is always demand for well maintained second hand rackets.

Sell on niche tennis websites. Specialty websites cater exclusively to customers who are seeking tennis rackets and other court equipment. Because of this, you won't be competing with other sellers for unrelated listing space. Some of the more popular niche tennis sites are: Tennis Racket Trader Save My Racket (U.K) Tennis Warehouse

Sell the racket in person. You can sell your racket in person via a yard sale, or by posting on local sales sites. Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are great places to match with local buyers who are willing to meet in person to exchange cash for your tennis racket. Advertise your tennis racket using the following methods: Print a flyer with your description and photos, and pin to boards at your local community center, coffee shops, and other establishments that allow advertising. Share your Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace link on your social media accounts, where your audience is most likely to trust you as a seller. Share your yard sale details on your social media account. Try to sell your rackets at local tennis clubs. You will always find players who want to upgrade their racket without breaking the bank, and second hand rackets fulfill that niche perfectly.

Optimizing Your Listing

Describe the condition of the tennis racket. Take notes of any deformities you see, like scratches or nicks on the handle, a damaged bumper guard, or broken strings. Here are different types of conditions you can use to categorize your items: New Used - Mint (or “like new”) Used - Very Good Used - Good Used - Acceptable

Take photos of your tennis racket. Photos can help you sell your item faster. Furthermore, many shoppers filter product results to only include those products with photos. You can also upload photos directly from the retailer. Here are a few photo angles you should focus on: Show photos of the product from multiple angles Show the product being used Show close-up images of details Show photos of the product with other items (like a ball) for size comparison

Write an informative title. The title is the first thing people notice about your listing. Your title should provide all the important information about your racket in one sentence. This includes brand, condition, and age group. Take a look at the top results that appear when you search for “tennis racket” on websites like Amazon. Examine the titles and product descriptions for inspiration. A good format to follow for product titles is, Brand + Model Number + Model Name + Product Type, Color. For example, Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 Strung Tennis Racket.

Write a description. You can check out original descriptions used by retailers to guide you. Be sure to mention to the condition of the racket and brand name of the description. Add descriptive details, including color, and mention how old the racket is. Lastly, you should also include the following descriptive features: Racket size/length Age group (who is the racket intended for?) Ball type (sponge/felt, orange, green, Std.) Grip size Weight

Calculate your price. You can determine price by researching the price of the item when it’s brand new from a retailer, and the cost of comparable products in similar condition. Search for rackets on the website you’re selling on. If you’re selling a tennis racket in mint condition on eBay, check out what other tennis rackets in mint condition are selling for. Increase your price appropriately if your product comes with extra accessory, like a carrying case or other court equipment. Price competitively, but don’t price too low. A safe bet is to price your tennis racket a few dollars less than the most similar item you’ve found online.

Shipping Your Racket

Ship your item quickly. The longer you wait to ship your item, the more frustrated the customer will be. The customer might also give you a bad rating. Be realistic about the shipping speed you set. For example, if you travel away and won’t be able to ship your racket in the 3-5 days, adjust your listing appropriately. When the item ships, remove the listing.

Include shipping in the price. Customers are attracted to bundle pricing. Psychologically, your listing appears more attractive if there’s a single price, rather than a cost for the racket and an additional cost for shipping and handling.

Wrap your item carefully. Careful wrapping prevents damages while it’s being transported to your customer. You’ll need a long cardboard box, bubble wrap, and packaging tape. Starting at the handle, wrap two or more layers of bubble wrap around the racket in the shape of a cone. Create a protective layer for your racket by lining the interior of the box with bubble wrap.