Grow your business with Salvaging

Salvaging is a dedicated mobile app that connects sellers of salvaged, second-hand or surplus building materials or items with buyers across Melbourne. 

Salvaging enables buyers to browse and shop 24/7, purchase securely in the app, and have items picked up and delivered in 24 hours*. Our aim is to keep useable building materials and items from landfill and provide an easy, convenient alternative to buying new. 

*Next business day only. Delivery may not be available for certain items. 

We help customers find your products

We’re a one-stop-app-shop for the growing numbers of Aussies who want salvaged, second-hand or surplus building stock. Usually, customers looking for these items have to physically visit a warehouse or store or trawl the internet to find what they want. With Salvaging, they’ll have one digital location to find what they’re after, pay for it, and get it delivered to their door. 

We sell your product via the Salvaging app

Don’t spend time or money developing or running your own retail app – we’ve done it for you! 

We market for you

Salvaging markets your product/s on the app for you, increasing the likelihood of sales and giving you access to new customers. 

We save you time and headaches with secure in-app payment

Payment is via the app, with transfer to your business within 24 hours of delivery.

We offer next business day pick up and delivery for most items

Transport is a hurdle for many buyers, so we’re making sale and purchase easier for customers and your business by offering fast pick up and delivery.

Add item photos and info

Load photos, dimensions, description and price of items onto the app.

Your customer buys your item

Customers purchase and pay for your item instantly via the Salvaging app.

Item is picked up and delivered or collected by customer

Item is picked up and delivered the next business day or the customer collects.

You receive payment 

Salvaging transfers payment to you within 24 hours of delivery or collection. Salvaging deducts 20% of the purchase price for sales made via the app.

Salvaging works with trusted partners for our tech and payments platforms so you can have confidence when you sell via the app. Salvaging manages its our own pick-up and delivery with partners available for surge times. Our key partners are:

• Stripe
• Ecwid
• Shipday
• Otaku Digital

How much does it cost to sell my products via Salvaging?

There is no up-front fee. Salvaging takes a 20% commission on any product sold on the site.

Do I have to sell exclusively on Salvaging?

No, we don’t require exclusivity. 

What products can I sell on Salvaging?

Salvaging is a dedicated app for salvaged, secondhand or overstock materials or items that can be used for building, renovating or DIY. This includes everything from timber, bricks, tiles, cladding, doors, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, tools, and more. If someone could buy it in a hardware store or might want it for their building project, you can sell it on Salvaging. Note that we vet all items so ensure quality and usability. 

How do I load items into the app?

Download the Salvaging app on your Apple or android phone, then follow the prompts. 

Are customers able to return items?

No, but we approve all items and check at point of pick-up that the item complies with the description. 

It’s easy: download the Salvaging app on the Apple App Store or Android and start loading up your items. . 

Email us at info@salvagingapp.com.au or phone us at 0407 501 411