How to Start Selling on Whatnot?
Thinking about selling on Whatnot, the live auction marketplace? Whether you’re a new or prospective seller, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know—from setting up your store to launching your first live auction. Plus, we’ll show you how Chit Chats makes shipping a breeze with affordable postage, easy integration, and hassle-free tracking.
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our blog post here to learn more about Whatnot and why it’s a game-changer for sellers. Now, let’s dive in and get you started!
How to Start Selling on Whatnot
First, you’ll need to create a seller account by downloading the Whatnot app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you’re interested in selling through live auctions, you’ll need to apply for approval—you can do this directly in the app or via this link.
Need help with the application process? Check out this walkthrough for a step-by-step guide!
Setting Up Your Product Listings
Whatnot offers multiple ways to list your products, giving you the flexibility to sell the way that works best for you. Here’s a breakdown of your options:
Marketplace Listings
Even when you’re not live, you can still make sales by listing products in the Whatnot Marketplace.
Buy-It-Now (BIN): Set a fixed price for your product and let buyers purchase instantly. You can also enable offers, allowing buyers to negotiate; you can choose to accept, decline, or counter their offer. Additionally, you can reserve a product for live auctions, meaning it can only be purchased during a show.
Live Show Listings
When hosting a live show, you can:
- Reserve products for live auctions, ensuring they are only available for purchase during your stream.
- Create temporary live show listings, which are only visible while you’re live.
For a step-by-step guide on creating listings via mobile or web, visit this support article.
Customizing and Managing Your Live Shows
One of the best parts of selling on Whatnot is the flexibility it offers when hosting live shows. You can schedule, reschedule, and even cancel your live streams with ease, making it simple to plan your auctions around your availability.
But that’s just the beginning, Whatnot gives you a wide range of customization options to make your live shows engaging and tailored to your audience. You can:
- Choose a category for your live stream to help buyers discover your show.
- Set content preferences, including whether your stream may contain explicit language.
- Mute specific words in the chat for a more curated conversation.
- And more
Want to take your live shows to the next level? Whatnot offers various features to help you reach more buyers and enhance engagement:
- Co-hosting: Team up with another seller for a dynamic live experience.
- Multicasting: Stream your Whatnot live show simultaneously on Facebook, Twitch, or YouTube, expanding your reach across multiple platforms.
- And more
With so many tools at your fingertips, your live selling experience is completely in your hands. For a deep dive into all the customization options available, check out this page for more details.
Start Shipping—How Chit Chats Can Help
Once your product has been sold on Whatnot, it’s time to ship it! Whatnot requires you to ship orders within two business days after purchase to ensure a smooth buying experience.
Chit Chats is a great option for Whatnot sellers as we offer low-cost postage to destinations across Canada, the U.S., and many international destinations, helping you save on shipping costs while keeping your customers happy.
Getting started is simple:
- Package your parcel securely
- Print the pre-paid Whatnot shipping label through the Whatnot Seller Hub
- Drop off your parcel at your nearest Chit Chats location.
And it’s that easy! With low rates and convenient drop-off locations, Chit Chats makes shipping easy so you can focus on growing your business.