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12 June 2026 · 6 min read
How to price what you're selling so it actually sells
Most items that sit unsold for weeks are not badly photographed — they are badly priced. A practical method for setting a price that moves.
Read post →28 May 2026 · 7 min read
Nine scam patterns we see every week on African classifieds
Advance fees, fake shipping agents, overpayment refunds and courier 'insurance'. What each one looks like, and the single rule that defeats all of them.
Read post →14 May 2026 · 5 min read
Meeting a stranger to buy or sell: a practical safety checklist
Where to meet, what to bring, what to say and when to walk away — the boring precautions that make in-person marketplace deals uneventful.
Read post →30 April 2026 · 4 min read
Why posting on Obilli is free, and how the site pays for itself
No listing fees, no commission, no boosted-post upsell. An honest explanation of the business model and what it means for you.
Read post →3 August 2026 · 8 min read
Buying a used car privately: the checklist we wish every buyer used
Mileage lies, paperwork doesn't. What to inspect, what to ask, and which three documents decide whether a private car sale is safe.
Read post →18 August 2026 · 7 min read
Renting a home from a listing without getting scammed
Rental fraud follows a script: a beautiful property, an absent owner, and a deposit requested before you view. Here is how to break the script.
Read post →2 September 2026 · 6 min read
How to tell a real job advert from a fake one
A genuine employer pays you. If an advert asks for a training fee, a uniform deposit or your bank PIN, it is not a job.
Read post →10 September 2026 · 6 min read
Buying a used phone or laptop: the ten-minute check that avoids regret
Stolen, locked, or a battery on its last legs — the three ways a used device disappoints, and how to test for all of them before you pay.
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