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How to Use Idle Fish

2017-02-16 ShanghaiWOWeng




Idle Fish is a sub-app of Taobao, but rather than simply buying good from various shops and online stores, Idle Fish allows its user to post, sell, & auction second hand items and even sublet apartments. 



STEP ONE: Setup 


If you already have a Taobao account, the process of setting up should be a bit easier and as simple as linking the two accounts. If not pay attention, because it’s a bit more complicated than most apps. First, enter your phone # and proceed to the next page, and then hit the bright orange button to call the number above. Once the call is received hit # and proceed. 



STEP TWO: Navigating


The home page of Idle fish will remind you a lot of Taobao, but don’t be fooled. Idle fish is home to very different opportunity than Taobao. On Idle Fish, you can upload ads to sell your unwanted items or even to sublet your apartment if need be. The possibilities are endless! Hit the big yellow + to begin. 



STEP THREE: Subletting or Selling


To look sublet your apartment hit the first tab on top, to go to a list of categories (in Chinese) select the second tab from the top, or to simplify the process you can select the camera (to take a photo) of what you want to sell, or the middle picture tab (bottom) to select an existing photo of what you want to sell. 



STEP FOUR: Selling Form


In the very top, you can add the title, then below add a description of what you want to sell. If you haven’t already added or photo or video, refer to the plus/camera buttons below the description. For pricing, you have three options between 开个价 (open pricing), 拍卖 (auction), or 不开价 (no price; don’t give a price quote). Next option is分类 (classify; place into a category; but this requires Chinese reading). The last option is鱼塘 (fish pond; referring to groups of other users in your area). Once complete hit the big red button to finish your ad. 



STEP FIVE: Buying Items


For buying items it is the same process as Taobao. Simply select an item from the home screen or categories. Idle Fish is a great option to find items slightly cheaper than on Taobao, given the second-hand (hand-me-down) nature of the app. 



STEP SIX: Completing Your Purchase



Lastly, simply proceed to the item page, select the big red button, proceed to the last page and double check your address. If the item is on auction, here you will be able to select the price you want to offer, which obviously must be higher than the highest price offered previously. If applicable, there is also delivery option on this page but they will usually use a stand. Within days your item will be delivered to your door! Enjoy!


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