Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about buying and selling on Sell4Me.ie — Ireland's classifieds marketplace. Clothing listings are free. Buy Now and auctions are currently paused.
What is Sell4Me.ie?
Sell4Me.ie is Ireland's friendly online classifieds marketplace where you can buy and sell new and second-hand items locally — cars, electronics, furniture, fashion, baby gear, tools, property and more. List an ad for free in minutes and reach buyers all across Ireland, from Dublin and Cork to Galway, Limerick, Waterford and every county in between.
Is it free to post an ad for clothing on Sell4Me.ie?
Yes — posting an ad in the clothing category on Sell4Me.ie is free. You can upload up to 10 photos, add a detailed description, set a fixed price, and your ad goes live to buyers across Ireland straight away. Other categories may have a small listing fee. Auctions are currently paused while we complete our DAC7 tax-reporting setup.
How do I sell something online in Ireland?
To sell online in Ireland with Sell4Me.ie, create a free account, click Post Ad, choose a category, add clear photos and an honest description, set your price, and publish. Interested buyers will message you directly through the site to arrange collection, delivery or payment. Auctions are currently paused while we complete our DAC7 tax-reporting setup.
How do online auctions work on Sell4Me.ie?
Auctions are currently under construction and cannot be created or bid on. We have paused the feature while we complete our DAC7 tax-reporting setup. Standard classified ads remain available, and we will update this page when auctions return.
Is Sell4Me.ie safe to use?
Sell4Me.ie is built with safety in mind: accounts are verified by email, in-app messaging means you don't need to share your phone number, and payment is arranged directly between buyer and seller. Always meet in a public place, inspect items before paying, and never send money in advance to someone you don't know.
What can I sell on Sell4Me.ie?
You can sell almost anything legal in Ireland — cars and motorbikes, phones and laptops, furniture, white goods, baby and kids items, clothing, garden and DIY tools, sports gear, musical instruments, collectibles, and business stock. Prohibited items such as weapons, counterfeit goods, alcohol, tobacco and live animals are not allowed.
How do I buy something on Sell4Me.ie?
Browse by category or search for what you want, open the ad to see photos and details, then message the seller to ask questions, make an offer or arrange to view the item. Buy Now and auctions are currently paused while we complete our DAC7 tax-reporting setup, so buyers and sellers arrange classified-ad transactions directly.
Does Sell4Me.ie deliver items?
Sell4Me.ie itself doesn't handle delivery — sellers and buyers agree on collection or postage between themselves. Many sellers offer An Post or DPD shipping for smaller items, while larger items like furniture and cars are usually collected locally.
How do I pay or get paid?
Payment is arranged directly between buyer and seller. The most common methods in Ireland are cash on collection and instant bank transfer (Revolut, AIB, Bank of Ireland, etc.). For higher value items, always confirm the funds have cleared before handing the item over.
Why isn't my ad showing in search results?
New ads can take a few minutes to appear in search. Make sure your title includes the item name and key details (brand, model, size), your category is correct, you've added at least one clear photo, and the ad is set to active. Ads with full descriptions and good photos rank higher in Sell4Me.ie's listings.
What bump packs are available?
€1.99 gives 5 days of bumped placement with no Meta ads. €4.99 gives 7 days of bumped placement plus 3 days of paid Meta ads run by Sell4Me. €9.99 gives 14 days of bumped placement plus 7 days of paid Meta ads run by Sell4Me. Bumps are optional one-off purchases, available across categories including FREE4ME listings; they do not automatically renew.
How do I bump my ad, and when does it start?
Choose See bump options on your newly published ad's confirmation, or Bump in My Ads, select a pack and pay. Your on-site bump starts when payment is confirmed and gives your active ad priority in its category alongside other bumped ads. It does not extend the ad's expiry date or guarantee a permanent first position.
Will bumped ads replace standard ads on the homepage?
No. Discover these ads keeps standard listings rotating. When both standard and actively bumped ads are available, a bumped ad appears in every fifth position, with four standard ads between. A single bumped ad repeats in those slots; multiple bumped ads take turns sharing them. If no bumps are active, standard ads fill the rotation; if only bumped ads are available, those ads rotate.
What is included with paid Meta ads?
Sell4Me runs paid Meta ads using your listing's photos, title and price for the number of days included in your pack, usually starting within 48 hours of payment, subject to review and Meta approval. The Meta ad period is separate from the on-site bump period. The pack covers the included advertising, but no particular advertising spend, audience size, views, clicks, enquiries or sales are guaranteed. You must have permission to use the listing content in advertising.
What happens if my item cannot be advertised on Meta?
If Sell4Me or Meta cannot advertise your item, Sell4Me will arrange a full refund of your Meta-inclusive pack price. Our team handles the refund; it is not automatic when a promotion is declined. Contact Sell4Me support if you need help. Your statutory consumer rights are unaffected.
Can I return an item I bought from a business on Sell4Me.ie?
Buy Now is currently paused while we complete our DAC7 tax-reporting setup. If you buy directly from a business (trader), your statutory consumer rights still apply against that business. The Buy Now terms and protections described in our Returns Policy will apply only if the feature is made available again.
What if an item from a business seller is faulty or not as described?
Goods sold by a business must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described under the Consumer Rights Act 2022. Report the problem to the seller with photos as soon as you notice it — within 30 days of delivery you can usually ask for a full refund, and after that a repair or replacement first, then a refund if that fails. Where the item is faulty or wrong, the seller pays the return postage and refunds the full amount you paid including original postage.
Do returns apply when I buy from a private seller?
No. The 14-day cooling-off right applies only to purchases from business (trader) accounts. Private, person-to-person sales do not carry a legal right to change your mind. Buy Now and its buyer-protection process are currently paused while we complete our DAC7 tax-reporting setup.
What protection do I have when I use Buy Now with a personal seller?
Buy Now is currently paused and cannot be used by personal or business sellers while we complete our DAC7 tax-reporting setup. The payment-hold, refund and buyer-protection terms on the site describe how the service will operate if it is made available again; they do not apply to payments arranged directly between users.
How do I contact Sell4Me.ie support?
You can email the Sell4Me.ie team any time at Support@sell4me.ie. We aim to reply within one working day for questions about ads, accounts, payments, or reporting suspicious activity.
Still stuck? Email Support@sell4me.ie and we'll get back to you.