{"id":7726,"date":"2026-08-24T13:59:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/?page_id=7726"},"modified":"2026-10-08T14:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:58:27","slug":"for-seller","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/for-seller\/","title":{"rendered":"For Seller"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7726\" class=\"elementor elementor-7726 elementor-7731\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-917fd2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"917fd2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89854ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"89854ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-358dc36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"358dc36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff8457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4ff8457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ======================================================\r\n   SELLER GUIDE - ENGLISH VERSION (FINAL v3)\r\n   Updated: Two seller types (Business + Private)\r\n   Updated: Correct pricing (Private Sellers \u20ac5 per extra auction)\r\n   Updated: FAQ corrected for two seller types\r\n   ====================================================== -->\r\n\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 20px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #1A1A1A; line-height: 1.6;\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- HEADER -->\r\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\r\n        <h1 style=\"font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n            \ud83d\udcd8 Seller Guide\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #555555; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;\">\r\n            Learn how to list products, create auctions, and start selling on Finnfabrik.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- GETTING STARTED -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udc4b Getting Started\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik supports two types of sellers:\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">\r\n                <li><strong>Business Sellers:<\/strong> Businesses registered in Finland with a valid Finnish Business ID (Y-tunnus). Can use fixed-price listings and auctions.<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Private Sellers:<\/strong> Private individuals without a Business ID. Auctions only.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <ol style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li><strong>Register as a seller<\/strong> on Finnfabrik (choose Business Seller or Private Seller)<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Complete verification<\/strong> \u2014 Business Sellers use their Finnish Business ID (Y-tunnus)<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Log in<\/strong> to your Vendor Dashboard<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Add your first listing<\/strong> \u2014 fixed price or auction<\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Publish<\/strong> your listing and start selling<\/li>\r\n            <\/ol>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- FIXED-PRICE LISTING -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcb0 Fixed-Price Listing\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0033A0; background: #f0f4ff; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">\r\n                \u2139\ufe0f <strong>Business Sellers only.<\/strong> Private Sellers can sell through auctions only.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">\r\n                A fixed-price listing allows buyers to purchase your product immediately at the price you set.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ol style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li>Go to <strong>Vendor Dashboard \u2192 Products \u2192 Add New<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Select <strong>\"Simple Product\"<\/strong> as the product type<\/li>\r\n                <li>Enter <strong>title, description, and images<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Set the <strong>Regular Price<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>(Optional) Set a <strong>Sale Price<\/strong> for promotions<\/li>\r\n                <li>(Optional) Add <strong>Quantity Discounts<\/strong> using Price Tiers<\/li>\r\n                <li>(Optional) Use <strong>Dynamic Pricing Rules<\/strong> to adjust prices automatically<\/li>\r\n                <li>Set available <strong>quantity<\/strong> and <strong>selling unit<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Select the appropriate <strong>Category<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Add <strong>pickup, delivery or EXW<\/strong> information<\/li>\r\n                <li>Click <strong>Publish<\/strong><\/li>\r\n            <\/ol>\r\n            <div style=\"background: #f0f4ff; border-left: 4px solid #0033A0; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    \ud83d\udccc <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Use quantity discounts to encourage larger orders. For example: 10% off for 5+ units.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- SELL USING YOUR OWN UNITS -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udccf Sell Using Your Own Units\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik supports common business selling units:\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\r\n                <span style=\"background: #f8faff; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\u2714 m (metre)<\/span>\r\n                <span style=\"background: #f8faff; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\u2714 m\u00b2 (square metre)<\/span>\r\n                <span style=\"background: #f8faff; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\u2714 m\u00b3 (cubic metre)<\/span>\r\n                <span style=\"background: #f8faff; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\u2714 lm (linear metre)<\/span>\r\n                <span style=\"background: #f8faff; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\u2714 pcs (pieces)<\/span>\r\n                <span style=\"background: #f8faff; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\u2714 kg (kilogram)<\/span>\r\n                <span style=\"background: #f8faff; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\u2714 t (tonne)<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">\r\n                Ideal for timber, building materials, aggregates, metal products, agricultural goods, wholesale and export sales.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- HOW TO CREATE AN AUCTION -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83c\udfc6 How to Create an Auction\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">\r\n                An auction allows buyers to place bids on your product. <strong>Both Business Sellers and Private Sellers can create auctions.<\/strong>\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ol style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li>Go to <strong>Vendor Dashboard \u2192 Products \u2192 Add New<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Select <strong>\"Auction\"<\/strong> as the product type<\/li>\r\n                <li>Enter <strong>title, description, and images<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Set the <strong>Starting Price<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>(Optional) Set a <strong>Reserve Price<\/strong> \u2014 the minimum price you are willing to accept<\/li>\r\n                <li>(Optional) Set a <strong>Buy Now Price<\/strong> \u2014 allowing immediate purchase at a set price<\/li>\r\n                <li>Set the <strong>Auction Duration<\/strong> (recommended 7\u201314 days)<\/li>\r\n                <li>Select the appropriate <strong>Category<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Add <strong>pickup, delivery or EXW<\/strong> information<\/li>\r\n                <li>Click <strong>Publish<\/strong><\/li>\r\n            <\/ol>\r\n            <div style=\"background: #fff3cd; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #856404; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important:<\/strong> Bids placed in an auction are binding under the auction\/listing terms. The winning bidder is expected to complete the purchase and pay according to the payment terms shown in the listing and the applicable order instructions. If a Reserve Price has been set and the reserve is not met, the auction does not result in a sale at a price below the reserve.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- BUY NOW & RESERVE PRICE -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83c\udfaf Buy Now &amp; Reserve Price\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">\ud83c\udfaf Buy Now Price<\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">\r\n                Allows a buyer to purchase an auction item immediately at the price you set, instead of waiting for the auction to end. Useful when you want to combine competitive bidding with an immediate purchase option.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">Reserve Price<\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">\r\n                Allows you to set the minimum price you are willing to accept for an auction item. If the auction ends below the Reserve Price, the auction does not result in a sale at the lower bid amount.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <div style=\"background: #f0f4ff; border-left: 4px solid #0033A0; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    \ud83d\udccc <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Use a Reserve Price when protecting a minimum acceptable selling price is important.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- FIXED PRICE OR AUCTION -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udd04 Fixed Price or Auction \u2014 Choose One\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n                Each product listing can use <strong>one sales method at a time<\/strong>: either <strong>Fixed Price<\/strong> or <strong>Auction<\/strong>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 15px;\">\r\n                <div style=\"background: white; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 5px 0;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Fixed Price<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Offered at a set price \u2014 buyers can purchase immediately.<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888888; margin: 8px 0 0 0;\">\u2714 Best for: Standard products, repeat sales, available in quantity<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #d97706; margin: 4px 0 0 0; font-weight: 600;\">Business Sellers only<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div style=\"background: white; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5;\">\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #0033A0; margin: 0 0 5px 0;\">\ud83c\udfc6 Auction<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Buyers compete through bidding. Winning bid determines the price.<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888888; margin: 8px 0 0 0;\">\u2714 Best for: Unique items, surplus stock, used equipment, market-driven pricing<\/p>\r\n                    <p style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; color: #2e7d32; margin: 4px 0 0 0; font-weight: 600;\">All sellers<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin-top: 15px;\">\r\n                \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Note:<\/strong> To offer the same product both ways, create <strong>two separate listings<\/strong> with their own stock quantities where applicable.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- PAYMENT AFTER WINNING AN AUCTION -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcb3 Payment After Winning an Auction\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                The winning bidder is expected to complete the purchase and payment according to the <strong>payment terms shown in the listing<\/strong> and the applicable order instructions.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Fixed-price products are paid for through checkout at the time of purchase.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                If payment is not completed, the seller should contact the buyer directly to resolve the matter. Further action regarding an unpaid order should be handled by the buyer and seller in accordance with the listing terms and applicable law.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #888888; margin: 0; font-style: italic;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik does not act as a mediator or referee in disputes between buyers and sellers. Finnfabrik may provide technical or administrative assistance with Finnfabrik-related issues where appropriate.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- PICKUP AFTER PURCHASE -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udce6 Pickup After Purchase\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Unless otherwise agreed, the buyer should arrange pickup with the seller and collect the goods within <strong>14 days<\/strong> after payment. The buyer and seller may agree on a different pickup period, and the listing may specify different arrangements.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                If the buyer does not collect the goods within the agreed deadline, the seller should contact the buyer directly to resolve the matter.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #888888; margin: 0; font-style: italic;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik is not a party to the underlying transaction and does not store the goods or arrange collection between the buyer and seller. Any further action regarding an unpaid or uncollected order should be handled by the buyer and seller in accordance with the listing terms and applicable law.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- EXW FOR WHOLESALE & EXPORT -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83c\udf0d EXW for Wholesale &amp; Export\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                For wholesale and export sales, you can specify an <strong>EXW (Ex Works)<\/strong> location.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li><strong>EXW<\/strong> means the buyer is responsible for arranging collection and transport from the seller's specified location.<\/li>\r\n                <li>You can specify the <strong>EXW location<\/strong> when creating your product listing.<\/li>\r\n                <li>Delivery and shipping costs are <strong>not included<\/strong> in the sales price unless stated otherwise.<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <div style=\"background: #f0f4ff; border-left: 4px solid #0033A0; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    \ud83d\udccc <strong>Example:<\/strong> \"20 m\u00b3 Finnish planed timber \u2014 EXW Kuopio, Finland\"\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n                For larger B2B, wholesale and export transactions, buyers and sellers may agree on payment arrangements suitable for the transaction, such as <strong>Letter of Credit (L\/C)<\/strong>, <strong>Cash Against Documents (CAD)<\/strong>, or <strong>Documents Against Acceptance (D\/A)<\/strong>.\r\n                <br><br>\r\n                Finnfabrik can provide general information about these options. Exact payment, delivery and transport terms are agreed between the buyer and seller and may involve their respective banks or other financial institutions.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- SELLING FEES & COMMISSION (CORRECTED) -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcb0 Selling Fees &amp; Commission\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                <strong>No registration, monthly, or withdrawal fees.<\/strong>\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                <strong>Business Sellers:<\/strong> Free to list \u2014 no listing or monthly fees.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                <strong>Private Sellers:<\/strong> First 3 active auctions are free \u2014 then \u20ac5 per additional auction.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                You pay <strong>sales commission only on completed sales<\/strong>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">\r\n                Commission rates decrease as your monthly sales volume increases:\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li>Up to \u20ac600 \u2014 <strong>10%<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Over \u20ac600 up to \u20ac1,250 \u2014 <strong>8%<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Over \u20ac1,250 up to \u20ac3,000 \u2014 <strong>6%<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Over \u20ac3,000 \u2014 <strong>4.5%<\/strong><\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #777777; margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\r\n                VAT of <strong>25.5%<\/strong> is added to Finnfabrik's commission where applicable.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #777777; margin: 4px 0 0 0;\">\r\n                No upfront selling fees from Finnfabrik. Third-party payment provider or banking fees may apply depending on the payment method and transaction.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- HOW SELLERS GET PAID -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcb8 How Sellers Get Paid\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Seller payouts are made by <strong>bank transfer<\/strong>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik calculates the seller's payout after the applicable commission has been deducted.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                The normal payout timing is within <strong>14 days<\/strong> after order completion, subject to any applicable cancellation, withdrawal or other payment-related period.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                The <strong>minimum payout threshold<\/strong> is <strong>\u20ac50<\/strong>. If the amount due is below \u20ac50, the balance is carried forward until the minimum payout threshold is reached.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- SELLER RESPONSIBILITIES -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Seller Responsibilities\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">\r\n                As a seller, you are responsible for:\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\r\n                <li>Providing <strong>accurate product or service information<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Setting <strong>accurate prices and quantities<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Providing <strong>appropriate images and descriptions<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Stating relevant <strong>pickup, delivery or EXW information<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li><strong>Fulfilling completed orders<\/strong> according to the agreed terms<\/li>\r\n                <li>Providing products or services that <strong>match the listing<\/strong><\/li>\r\n                <li>Complying with <strong>applicable Finnish and EU laws<\/strong> and regulations<\/li>\r\n                <li>Handling buyer-related contractual matters relating to your products or services<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #888888; margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-style: italic;\">\r\n                Finnfabrik provides the marketplace platform and related services but is <strong>not a party<\/strong> to the underlying buyer-seller transaction.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- FAQ (CORRECTED) -->\r\n    <div style=\"background: #f8faff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 25px; border: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\r\n        <div onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.style.display = this.nextElementSibling.style.display === 'block' ? 'none' : 'block'; this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent = this.querySelector('.arrow').textContent === '\u25b6' ? '\u25bc' : '\u25b6';\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; user-select: none;\">\r\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0033A0; margin: 0;\">\r\n                \u2753 Frequently Asked Questions\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"arrow\" style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0033A0;\">\u25b6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"display: none; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #e8edf5; margin-top: 12px;\">\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">Can I sell services on Finnfabrik?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Yes! Finnfabrik supports products, services, spaces and experiences.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">Who can sell on Finnfabrik?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\"><strong>Business Sellers:<\/strong> Businesses registered in Finland with a valid Finnish Business ID (Y-tunnus). <strong>Private Sellers:<\/strong> Private individuals without a Business ID, auctions only.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">How much does it cost to sell?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    <strong>Business Sellers:<\/strong> No registration, listing, monthly, or withdrawal fees. Sales commission <strong>10% \u2013 4.5%<\/strong> based on monthly sales volume, only on completed sales.<br>\r\n                    <strong>Private Sellers:<\/strong> First 3 active auctions free, then \u20ac5 per additional auction. Same commission structure as Business Sellers.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">Can I use both a Buy Now Price and bidding?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Yes. An auction can include an optional <strong>Buy Now Price<\/strong>, allowing buyers to purchase immediately at the price you set.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">Can I use a Reserve Price?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Yes. A <strong>Reserve Price<\/strong> can protect you from selling an auction item below the minimum price you accept.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">How long should my auction run?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">An auction duration of <strong>7\u201314 days<\/strong> is recommended, depending on the product and your sales strategy.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">What happens if the auction winner doesn't pay?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">The winning bidder is expected to complete payment according to the <strong>payment terms shown in the listing<\/strong> and the applicable order instructions. If payment is not received, the seller should contact the buyer directly to resolve the matter. Further action regarding an unpaid order should be handled in accordance with the listing terms and applicable law.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">What happens if the buyer doesn't collect the goods?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Unless otherwise agreed, the buyer should collect the goods within <strong>14 days<\/strong> after payment. The seller should contact the buyer directly if the goods are not collected within the agreed period.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">How do I get paid?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">Payouts are made by <strong>bank transfer<\/strong>. The normal payout timing is within <strong>14 days<\/strong> after order completion, subject to any applicable cancellation, withdrawal or other payment-related period. The minimum payout threshold is <strong>\u20ac50<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1A1A1A; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\">Where can I find more help?<\/p>\r\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555555; margin: 0;\">\r\n                    Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/help-center\/\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">Help Center<\/a> or contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@finnfabrik.com\" style=\"color: #0033A0; text-decoration: underline;\">info@finnfabrik.com<\/a>.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CTA -->\r\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 30px 20px; background: #0033A0; border-radius: 16px; color: white;\">\r\n        <h2 style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\r\n            \ud83d\udcc8 Ready to Start Selling?\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin: 0 0 20px 0;\">\r\n            Register your Finnish business today and reach new customers in Finland and abroad.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/finnfabrik.com\/en\/vendor-register\/\" style=\"background: #FF6B35; color: white; padding: 14px 40px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;\">\r\n            \ud83d\udcc8 Register Now\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udcd8 Seller Guide Learn how to list products, create auctions, and start selling on Finnfabrik. \ud83d\udc4b Getting Started \u25b6 Finnfabrik supports two types of sellers: Business Sellers: Businesses registered in Finland with a valid Finnish Business ID (Y-tunnus). 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