Seller’s Guide

Everything you need
to sell your first item
with confidence.

Listing on Tinyverse takes less than five minutes. This guide walks you through every step, from taking great photos to meeting your buyer safely and collecting your money.

The Process

Five steps from
listing to paid.

1

Take clear photos

Good photos are the difference between an item that sells in two days and one that sits for two weeks.

2

Set your price honestly

How much is the item priced at. Tinyverse compares the buying price and the selling price to make sure that we help you sell at a good price.

3

Send your listing to Tinyverse on WhatsApp

Once your photos are ready and your price is set, send everything through Tinyverse.

4

We advertise your item

Tinyverse posts your listing across our social media pages and active parent community WhatsApp groups.

5

Meet and collect your money

Once you and the buyer have agreed on everything, arrange a safe meetup and complete the sale. Payment is made directly from the buyer to you via M-Pesa or cash.

What We Accept

Items we advertise —
and items we do not.

Every item must be genuinely usable by the next family.

✓ We Accept

Items in good, usable condition

Baby gear — cots, bouncers, high chairs, prams, strollers
Car seats in working condition with no accident history
Kids clothing, clean and in wearable condition
Toys, games, and puzzles with all parts present
Bicycles, scooters, and ride-on toys in working order
School bags, books, and learning materials
Kids furniture — desks, beds, storage in good condition
Electronic learning devices in full working order
✗ We Do Not Accept

Items that cannot serve another family safely

Car seats involved in any road accident
Items that are broken, missing critical parts, or unsafe
Clothing that is stained, torn, or heavily worn
Toys with broken or missing safety-critical parts
Electronics that do not power on or function correctly
Recalled or safety-flagged products
Mattresses — for hygiene reasons
Adult items unrelated to children
Pricing Guidance

Price it right.
Sell it faster.

The most common reason items do not sell is price. Here are the three principles every experienced Tinyverse seller uses.

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Research current retail prices

Check what your item sells for new today, not what you paid two years ago.

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The 40–60% rule

Price between 40 and 60 percent of current retail for items in good condition..

A fair price moves fast

Parents browsing used items are doing so to save money.

Seller Safety

Stay safe.
Every time.

Tinyverse is parent to parent. Most transactions are completely smooth. These guidelines help ensure every one stays that way.

Always meet in a public place

Petrol stations, shopping centre car parks, and busy public areas are ideal. Avoid meeting at your home for a first transaction with a new buyer.

Confirm M-Pesa before handing over

Wait for the M-Pesa confirmation SMS on your own phone before releasing the item. Do not rely on the buyer showing you their screen.

Tell someone where you are going

Let a friend or family member know when and where you are meeting a buyer. A quick WhatsApp message with the location before you leave is enough.

Trust your instincts

If a buyer is evasive, refuses to meet in public, or something feels wrong, do not proceed. Cancel the transaction and let Tinyverse know.

Ready to List?

Send your photos.
We handle the rest.

You have read the guide. Now all it takes is one WhatsApp message. Send your photos, price, and description and your listing goes live within the day.