Pricing your items

How to set prices that sell — and what to do when they don't.

Pricing your items

Pricing is the #1 reason items sit unsold. If your item hasn't moved in two weeks, the price is almost always the problem.

How to set a starting price

1. Check competitors — search for similar items on Kampala Snap and other marketplaces. What range are they in?
2. Be honest about condition — used items go for less, no matter how good your photos are.
3. Factor in delivery — buyers compare landed cost, not sticker price.

If it's not selling

After 2 weeks with no orders, try:

• Drop the price by 10–15% and re-promote
• Refresh the photos in case the old ones are weak
• Add a flash sale for visibility (see Flash sales)

What not to do

• Don't price way above market expecting to negotiate down. Buyers filter by price — they'll never see your listing.
• Don't change the price every day. Pick a price, give it two weeks, then adjust.