1. Why should you use World of Steel^® to sell?
As a trader, manufacturer or service center who is in the business of steel, World of Steel^® offers many benefits :-  

• Sell to many potential buyers across the globe.
• Sell to direct users and get better prices.
• World of Steel^® is a cost effective additional sales channel for you.
• Listing or displaying offers on the site for sale along with pictures and detailed description is absolutely free!  
• You only pay a fee of the final value as fees when the sale is completed and you have received your payment.  

2. How to start selling now?

• First you need to register online (it's quick and FREE). Register now!
  
• Prepare all details of the steel you want to sell. Check the Listing  
  
• Click Post Flat Steel Offer or Post Long Steel Offer as the case maybe (at the top of any WOS Page). If it is machinery or a particular type of steel send it on offers@worldofsteel.com.
  
• Follow the simple steps in the Post Offer Page Listing a steel for sale can take less than 5 minutes.
  
• If you wish to have your company brochure listed for Prime Steel in featured products, email us at cservice@worldofsteel.com
   

3. Seller's Checklist:-

Use this checklist as your guide as you prepare to list your item.

a) Carefully inspect the materials and the description and grade of the materials.

b) Take pictures of the item. Pictures tell a thousand words. You will boost sales by displaying your item with pictures.   A good picture also enables potential buyers to see exactly what they are buying. Be sure to take photos of any flaws or defects. Take photos from different angles. - You can attach a photograph to your listing in a number of ways. By taking a digital photograph of it and attaching it on the Post Offer Page or you can send it separately on email at offers@worldofsteel.com with reference to the posted materials. Or send the complete offer with pictures and we will post for you on the website.  

c) Write a description for your listing. Select the correct category. Is it Long Steel or Flat Steel? Select the correct steel type. Description must be detailed and very transparent. In the description, describe the item clearly, accurately, and completely. Include any keywords buyers might use to search for the item. Include information about the condition, origin, specification range, mode of packing, port of shipment, mode of shipment. Attach a detailed packing list if the materials are assorted. Be sure to proofread and spell-check both the title and the description. Misspelled words cannot be searched properly. Before posting check whether your description has all the information a buyer would want to know about your product.  

d) Consider weighing your materials before shipment to avoid short weight claims. Consider the weight difference between gross weight and nett weight. Often the actual packing weight is higher than the actual goss weight resulting in weight claims.  

e) Price your materials realistically. Try to offer competitive price to the extent possible. If you wish to sell to more than one port of destination, check the freights for each port. Buyers get antagonized if the C&F Price changes once they have responded and it can kill a potential sale.  

f) State payment options clearly Specify the payment methods you will accept such sight LC, usance LC, part advance, Documents against payment through bank. 

g). If you are a new seller on World Of Steel^® , make sure you read the Terms of Use so you understand the role of World Of Steel^® in the sale.  

Now you are ready to sell your materials!  

4. Fees:
There are no fees for listing and uploading pictures and packing list of your materials. Final Value Fees of 2% is applied only if the sale concludes and is due on receipt of payment your end. For large quantity sales and Production Prime, contact us at cservice@worldofsteel.com  

What to do if something goes wrong ?
It is not often that something goes wrong with a transaction, but if it does, there are several options available to you:

You should first contact us to try to resolve the problem. Most buyers and sellers are honest and reliable, and often the cause is a simple misunderstanding or lack of communication.  

5. Frequently Asked Questions:

a. How do I upload pictures?
You can upload pictures using a digital camera, or by scanning normal photographs.  

b. What happens if the steel is sold while it is on WOS?
If this happens, just email us and we will remove the item from sale and inform those who have enquired about the materials.  

c. Can I relist an offer if it has not sold successfully?
Yes , You can relist your offer if it has not met your price    

Ensure legal compliance
No matter where you live, WOS insists that your listings and transactions comply with the laws of the countries where both you and the buyer reside. We can't give you legal advice about your particular transaction - members are responsible for ensuring that their transactions are lawful in both countries. Therefore, to avoid the potential for legal difficulties, WOS strongly suggests that members educate themselves about the laws of their own country and the countries where they plan to do business.    

Seller Non Performance  
What is this policy?
WOS's Item Not Received or Significantly Not as Described policy requires sellers to deliver items they have sold on WOS and have received advance payment or LC. Sellers who fail to deliver materials to buyers, or who deliver items which are significantly not as described, may face account restriction and suspension.  

How does this policy get violated?
a) Non delivery of an item after conclusion of sale and completion by the buyer of the seller's payment condition  

Delivering an item that is significantly not as described. An item is considered significantly not as described if the seller clearly misrepresents the item in a way that directly affects its value. Violations of this policy may result in one or more Account restriction :

• Account suspension
• WOS will also contact and cooperate with law enforcement to penalise fraudulent sellers Buyers can open disputes for steel buyer's purchase on WOS which are either not received or are received but are significantly not as described.