So You Wanna Sell Your NFTs? My Personal Journey Through the Digital Art Hustle

Let me tell you what it's really like selling NFTs on these fancy digital marketplaces. I've been there, done that, and honestly, it's not as glamorous as they make it sound.

First off, you've got two options when listing: fixed price or auction. I usually go with fixed price because I can't stand the anxiety of watching people lowball my digital creations. Set your price, pick your crypto (BTC, ETH, whatever floats your boat), and wait for someone to bite.

The verification process is such a pain in the ass! They claim it "takes about 10 minutes" but I've waited hours before. The system supposedly "ensures it meets standards" - whatever that means. I'm pretty sure it's just checking if you're trying to sell something inappropriate or stolen.

And don't get me started on these "Verified" versus "Unverified" collections. The elitism is real. If you're not "verified," they hold your money hostage for 10 days! That's right - sell your NFT and you can't touch the proceeds for over a week. They call it a "clearing period" but it feels more like punishment for not being famous enough.

When someone makes an offer on your NFT, there's no "decline" button. How ridiculous is that? You either accept or ignore until it expires. It's like they're afraid of rejection or something.

The marketplace exposure feature is actually decent - at least people can find your work even when it's not listed. But navigating the interface feels like trying to solve a puzzle sometimes.

My biggest beef? The fees. They don't spell them out clearly, but trust me, they'll take their cut. And while they promise creators get 1-10% royalties on subsequent sales, good luck tracking if that's actually happening.

Want real success? Better have a social media following already. Without one, your beautiful NFT will sit there collecting digital dust while the verified collections get all the attention.