A Practical Guide to Listing Scrap Online
A Practical Guide to Listing Scrap Online
Straight, step-by-step answers on what to include, how offers work, and how to get the best result from a listing.
Create a Listing on ScrapTrade →Browse the FAQsUnderstanding that online scrap trading works isn’t the same as knowing exactly what to do first. This site breaks down the practical mechanics — what a listing actually needs, how many photos matter, whether an estimate is good enough — question by question.
When you’re ready to put it into practice, ScrapTrade makes creating a listing quick — a few details, a couple of photos, and you’re ready to receive real offers.
The Practical Mechanics, Explained
What to Actually Include
Photos, description, and weight — what really moves the needle on offers.
See the listing guides →How Offers Actually Work
Response times, notifications, and what happens once you accept.
Read the process →From a Quick Estimate to a Full Description
Whatever Stage You’re At
First-Time Listers
Not sure what to include? Get the practical basics right the first time.
Read the FAQs →Mobile Sellers
Spotting scrap on the go? List and manage offers straight from your phone.
List from your phone →Regular Sellers
Selling often? Learn how to write listings that consistently get better offers.
Improve your listings →Common Questions
Ready to List Your Scrap?
A few details, a couple of photos, and you’re ready to receive real offers on ScrapTrade.
Sell on ScrapTrade Now →