Selling On Takealot For 6 Months With No Prior Experience | How you can start with less than R 3 000

It is absolutely INSANE and that I can seriously say that 6 months ago I started selling on Takealot. It was a complete risk and I definitely didn't have enough money but the experience itself has been completely priceless.
In this video, I share the beginning to where we are now and the good, bad and ugly in the middle. I am definitely someone who likes to avoid risk but I can do this, so can you. Later on, I will share my exact figures if you guys are interested in seeing that.
Takealot is not the only place with a marketplace for you to apply to - there's also Amazon launching in SA as well as Makro.
Included in this video
My experience as a Takealot Seller for the past 6 months with no experience

[@jacobmhango6144]

Thanks for making this video! Very honest and informative, looking forward to more of these!

[@michaelhenrick2245]

Honest, informative and real. Thank you

[@flowermsibi]

Please keep these videos coming ❤

[@asavelamabai]

I like the way you explain,subscribed just for that! 🎉

[@onthegoodsideco]

Thank you so much! 💞💞

[@clearningcentre6603]

Thank you. I was actually scared to start. There are so many people saying their applications were rejected.

[@onthegoodsideco]

Right before I applied my cousin also told me that hers was rejected. I have no idea what causes that but I think you need ro apply anyway. Sometimes they can even tell you why your application has been rejected (if it does happen) and then you fix that part and try again. But never be too afraid to try it out yourself!

[@CELEBUTAIN]

thank u for this

[@leeoranjeper]

Thank you so much for this video, I have been asking everyone thus question, hope you can help. I just applied on takealot and they sent me an email requesting for pictures of products I will sell. Question: are these the pictures I will strictly need to sell on the platform or are they just requesting for an example?

[@onthegoodsideco]

I sent pictures of 1 product and now I sell over 20. And the one I sent is no longer one I sell. I think they just want to see what you intend on selling. Glad you've started! Be open to learning along the way & you'll do great!!

[@leeoranjeper]

@@onthegoodsideco Thank you so much, really appreciate it

[@superiorr.naledy]

Heyy. I have 2 questions. 1. Can I drop off on foot? 2. Is the fee estimator not accurate?

[@onthegoodsideco]

Yes, if you are near the warehouses but you must learn how to book the appointment. They only allow people who booked the drop off ahead of time. The fee estimator is accurate but the category tree thing they use sometimes doesn't have the accurate labeling and then you need to use one that is similar. For example I had dust plugs made of silicone but could only place it under silicone covers and they are not the same size at all. I have no idea how to fix this but affects he fees. Hope that helps

[@ChroniclesOfVillageX]

First❤❤❤

[@user-zu3so9kz7m]

How much was your start up capital?

[@onthegoodsideco]

R2300 (initial stock of 15 items - looking back i should have gone with 10 items) ended up paying roughly 3k in total as there were logistical costs that I wasn't aware of.

[@gugudladla1046]

Did you register a company?

[@onthegoodsideco]

No, I ticked the box that said 'individual' or sole trader

[@clearningcentre6603]

​@@onthegoodsidecoso you do not have to register a company? Subscribed because you are detailed in your responses