Use cases
Selling on marketplaces without publishing your number
Who this is for
People listing on Vinted, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Leboncoin
Quick answer
The problem
A listing with a phone number attached is a permanent, searchable link between an item, a location and a person. Buyers keep the number. So does everyone else who saw the listing.
What to buy
A local line in the marketplace's country, forwarded to your real phone so you never miss a buyer. Retire it when you are done selling.
Recommended
Recommended configuration
Term
3 months
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Countries that work best
Use cases
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