Resellers, if you’re not relisting frequently, you’re missing out on sales! Relisting is one of the most important things you can do as a seller to boost your items in search results and newsfeeds!
In this article, we’ll explore what relisting is, why you should relist, how to relist, and extra tips about relisting on marketplaces including Poshmark, eBay, Mercari, and Depop.
Key Takeaways:
- Relisting items increases visibility and boosts sales.
- Different marketplaces have unique rules and best practices for relisting.
- Bulk relisting saves time and improves efficiency.
- Vendoo offers powerful tools to automate and simplify relisting.
- Regularly relisting items keeps listings fresh and competitive.
- Learn how to relist on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and Depop the right way.
👀 Did you know that Vendoo users who delist and relist regularly make 77% more sales on average?
What is Relisting?
Delisting and relisting, often referred to as just relisting, is the process of deleting an existing listing and re-posting a brand new listing.
You delete (delist) the listing and then create a brand new one and publish it (relist). Often, sellers update and enhance their listings at this time. Even if you don’t make a single change, relisting is a great practice to refresh inventory, attract new buyers, appear in more newsfeeds, and improve search rankings.
🧠Think about it: Sales happen in two ways: (1) a buyer performs a search, and relevant listings appear or (2) a buyer sees an item in a newsfeed and purchases it. Relisting helps your listings appear more often to increase sales!
Make More Sales by Relisting
First and foremost, online marketplaces prioritize newer listings, making relisting essential for continued visibility.
If you sell online, you should relist your items regularly. There are numerous benefits associated with delisting and relisting, including:
- Push older listings back to the top of search results
- Capture the attention of new potential buyers
- Increase engagement and sales
- Remove stale inventory that may not be getting views.
- Trigger notifications to interested buyers
The fact is, the older a listing is, the harder it is to sell. Stale listings are not promoted in newsfeeds and do not appear as high in search results.
💡Tip: It’s not just about the marketplace search engines- don’t forget about major search engines like Google!
How to Relist Your Items
To relist manually, you will (1) delete your listing and (2) create a brand new listing as if it were the first time you were listing the item. You might choose to screenshot or download your images and copy and paste your title and description to make it easier. This is incredibly tedious to do manually.
That’s where Vendoo comes in. Vendoo has a bulk delist and relist tool that enables sellers to relist items in bulk.
With Vendoo you can delist and relist hundreds of items at once from multiple marketplaces!
Here’s how it works:
💡Tip: With Vendoo, you can sort your inventory by “Stalest” to see the listings that have been listed the longest. Those are the ones that it is time to delist and relist!
Vendoo’s Bulk Delist & Relist feature delists your item(s) from an existing marketplace(s) and relists the item in just seconds. That is, it entirely deletes your listing from a reselling marketplace and creates a brand-new listing.
You can delist & relist items individually when making upgrades or changes to your listings. Or, the bulk delist & relist feature allows you to delist and relist up to 240 items at once from the marketplaces of your choice.🔥
Learn more in the article How to Delist & Relist with Vendoo!
How Often Should You Delist & Relist?
There is no right or wrong answer. The best practice is to use your own analytics to determine the “sweet spot” in your relisting strategy. Factors like what you sell, where you sell, and how often you send offers or drop prices will all contribute to how often you relist.
For example, if you send frequent offers to the same likers over several days, you might be inclined to relist more frequently than sellers who sell items more sparingly.
No matter what you decide, you should keep your listings published for over 14 days, because it can take up to 14 days for your listings to index with major search engines like Google.
Most resellers opt to relist every 30, 60, or 90 days- all great time parameters. Figure out what works best for your listings!
Beyond that, each marketplace has different algorithms and best practices regarding relisting. Here’s a general guideline:
- Poshmark: Every 20-60 days
- Mercari: Every 20-40 days
- Depop: Every 20-30 days
- eBay: Every 30 days for fixed-price listings- right before they would auto-renew.
💡Tip: Do not rely on eBay’s auto-renewal feature or even doing “end and sell similar.” A true relist (deleting and posting from scratch) is more powerful. While many sellers think the result is the same, this is a myth. A brand new listing published for the first time will rank higher in searches on eBay and Google.
How to Relist an Item on eBay
Relisting on eBay can be done automatically on eBay, manually, or in bulk with Vendoo.
If you choose to let your listings auto-renew, they will refresh every 30 days.
💡Tip: eBay’s auto-renewal feature is not as powerful as a true delist via delete and create new listing.
If you choose to manually relist your items on eBay, you can do so by:
- Go to My eBay > Selling.
- Find the item you want to relist
- Click “delete listing”
- Click “create new listing” and list it again
How to Bulk Relist on eBay
With Vendoo, you can delist and relist hundreds of items at once from eBay with Vendoo! Simply open Vendoo, select bulk tools, and click Bulk Delist & Relist!
❗️Remember: When you relist items on eBay, they count as new listings against your monthly allowance. Do not exceed your monthly listing limit!
How to Relist on Poshmark
Poshmark does not have a built-in relist feature, but you can do it manually or in bulk with Vendoo!
💡Tip: Do not confuse Poshmark’s Copy feature with relisting. The copy feature is intended to help you sell items that are similar to others- the minimal “boosting” benefits with copying your own listings are not worth the time it takes to do so. Instead, do a true delist and relist.
If you choose to manually relist your items on Poshmark, you can do so by:
- Click on your icon on the bottom right corner of the app or top right of the desktop website to visit your closet.
- Find the item you want to relist
- Click “edit” and then delete the existing listing.
- Create a new listing with fresh photos and a compelling description.
- Publish it to push it to the top of search results.
Delist and relist hundreds of items at once from eBay with Vendoo!
How to Relist on Mercari
Relisting is crucial on Mercari, especially as it is one of the only things you can do on Mercari to boost sales. Mercari has limited seller tools, but relisting will increase sales!
On Mercari, you can relist manually, or you can bulk delist and relist with Vendoo!
If you choose to manually relist your items on eBay, you can do so by:
- Click on your icon on the bottom right of the screen on the mobile app or the top right of the screen on the desktop website.
- Select “My Listings”
- Locate the listing(s) you want to relist.
- Select “delete listing” on the dropdown box with the arrow.
- Create a new listing.
- Publish it to push it to the top of search results.
💡Tip: Because of Mercari’s offer system that requires you to reduce the asking price each time you send an offer, relisting frequently is a great strategy.
How to Relist on Depop
Relisting is a great way to make more sales on Depop. Depop’s search results and newsfeeds prioritize recency, meaning that they show new listings to more shoppers!
You can relist on Depop manually, or you can bulk delist and relist with Vendoo!
If you choose to manually relist your items on Depop, you can do so by:
- Open Depop and locate the item you want to relist
- Select the item, and click “edit,” then delete.
- Create a new listing
- Publish it to push it to the top of search results and newsfeeds
👀Did you know that with Vendoo, you can bulk relist, send offers in bulk, and refresh your Depop shop?
Make More Sales with Vendoo’s Bulk Relisting Tool
Vendoo’s Bulk Delist & Relist feature is a game-changer money-maker 💰
Delisting and relisting is a proven strategy to maximize exposure and make more sales!
With Vendoo, you can relist hundreds of items in bulk from multiple marketplaces, including Poshmark, eBay, Mercari, Depop, Etsy, Grailed, Whatnot, Facebook Marketplace, Vinted, Shopify, and Vestiaire Collective!
Get more eyes on your listings and make more sales with Vendoo!
FAQ: How to Relist Items on eBay, Poshmark, Depop, and Mercari
Why should I relist my items on online marketplaces?
Relisting helps your items gain visibility by pushing them to the top of search results and newsfeeds. It also refreshes stale listings, increases engagement, and improves your chances of making a sale.
How often should I relist my items?
The ideal relisting frequency depends on the marketplace, what you’re selling, and your offer strategy. But, generally:
- eBay: Every 30 days before auto-renewal
- Poshmark: Every 20-60 days
- Mercari: Every 20-40 days
- Depop: Every 20-30 days
Using analytics can help you determine the best strategy for your specific inventory.
What is the difference between relisting and eBay’s auto-renewal?
Ebay’s auto-renewal simply renews an existing listing, while a true relist (deleting and creating a brand-new listing) generates a new listing ID. This is beneficial because brand-new listings rank higher in eBay search results and also get indexed more favorably by Google Search, increasing the chances of your items being discovered through external search traffic. Relisting ensures your items have a better chance of appearing in organic search results both within eBay and on major search engines like Google.
Can I relist items in bulk?
Yes! With Vendoo’s Bulk Delist & Relist tool, you can relist hundreds of items at once across multiple marketplaces, saving time and improving efficiency.
Does relisting affect my sales and search rankings?
Yes! Marketplaces prioritize newer listings, so relisting regularly keeps your items appearing in search results and newsfeeds. Many sellers see an increase in sales when they consistently relist their items.
Will I be charged for relisting on eBay?
ebay allows free relisting within your monthly listing quota. However, if you exceed your limit, standard listing fees apply. Always check your eBay seller dashboard for listing allowances.
What’s the easiest way to relist my items?
Manually relisting can be time-consuming. The fastest way is to use Vendoo’s Delist & Relist feature, which automates the process, allowing you to relist multiple items in seconds across various marketplaces.
