The Zarax field guide

Useful reading before you sell, send or clear something out.

Practical advice on preparing items, protecting personal information, taking better photographs and understanding the handover.

Item Preparation · 3 min read

Selling Your Old Phone? 12 Things to Do First

A practical 12-step checklist for backing up, signing out, resetting and accurately describing a phone before it changes hands.

Appliances and Collection · 4 min read

A safe, practical checklist for draining, disconnecting and making access clear before a washing-machine collection.

Item Preparation · 4 min read

Find model and serial labels on televisions, appliances, computers, cameras and consoles without dismantling the item.

Selling Safely · 4 min read

Compare the speed, control, effort and risk of a direct buyer with listing an item on an online marketplace.

Payments and Process · 4 min read

A plain-English guide to what Zarax reviews after a quote request, what information helps and what happens next.

Item Preparation · 4 min read

Protect screens, ports and accessories with the right inner cushioning, strong outer packaging and clear delivery records.

Appliances and Collection · 4 min read

Measure, test and document treadmills, bikes and weights while planning a safe, realistic collection route.

Selling Safely · 4 min read

A clear, factual item description reduces surprises, follow-up questions and last-minute changes during a sale.