Site guide: tips before you buy or sell
Practical guides for every category: how to inspect a phone, car, apartment or appliance before buying, and how to sell faster and avoid scams.
Buying a used phone: a step-by-step checklist
Before paying for a used phone: check the IMEI, battery, screen and iCloud/Google lock, and make sure it works on Egyptian networks. A practical checklist.
Read the guide › Vehicles · 3 min readBuying a used car in Egypt: inspection and paperwork
How to choose a used car wisely: check the engine, chassis and paint, review the licence and fines, and transfer ownership officially. Also useful for motorcycles and tuk-tuks.
Read the guide › Property · 2 min readBuying or renting an apartment: documents and contract
Practical tips for buying or renting an apartment in Egypt: checking the ownership chain and permit, viewing properly, and writing a contract that protects you. Also useful for shops and land.
Read the guide › Appliances · 2 min readBuying used appliances without surprises
How to check a used fridge, washing machine, air conditioner or TV before buying, and what to know about warranty, power use, delivery and installation.
Read the guide › Furniture · 2 min readBuying furniture: wood, measurements and delivery
How to judge wood and workmanship, measure correctly before buying, and budget for dismantling, delivery and assembly of used or new furniture.
Read the guide › Clothes · 2 min readClothes and cosmetics: right size, genuine products
Tips for buying clothes and shoes online in the right size, telling genuine cosmetics from fakes, and checking expiry dates and storage.
Read the guide › Wholesale · 2 min readWholesale buying for your shop: prices and expiry
A guide for shop and supermarket owners: working out the unit price from the carton, comparing offers, checking expiry and storage, and agreeing delivery and invoices.
Read the guide › General tips · 2 min readSell fast and buy safely from classified ads
Tips for sellers: photos, description and pricing that sell faster. Tips for buyers: avoiding scams and deposits, and meeting safely.
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