Guide to Creating a Listing on suchen.expert
Reporting Found or Lost Items
You can report a lost or found item on suchen.expert in just a few steps. Providing accurate and complete information increases the chances of quickly identifying the item's owner.
1. Select the Type of Listing
First, choose whether you wish to report a lost or a found item.
2. Choose the Appropriate Category
Assign the item to the correct category, for example:
- Documents
- Keys
- Electronics
- Bags / Luggage
The correct category makes your listing easier to find.
3. Specify the Current Status
Describe the item's status as clearly as possible, for example:
- Lost
- Found
- Stolen
4. Enter Precise Location Details
Enter the region, town or city, street and house number.
These details improve your listing's local visibility and help people nearby identify where the item was found or lost and get in touch.
5. Specify the Date and Time
Use the calendar to enter the date and time of the loss or find as accurately as possible.
6. Write an Informative Title
A clear title helps other users quickly understand your listing, for example:
- “Lost documents – name: Mustermann”
- “Car key found in the city park”
7. Add a Detailed Description
Describe the item as precisely as possible, including:
- The exact location where it was found or lost
- Distinctive features
- Colour, brand or physical characteristics
The more precise the description, the greater the likelihood of recognition.
8. Provide Contact Options
Make sure you can be reached through the designated contact features so that follow-up questions can be asked easily.
9. Upload Images
A photograph makes identification considerably easier.
Please note:
- Maximum file size: 12 MB
- Permitted formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tiff, .jfif, .webp, .avif
- The image should be clear, sharp and easy to recognise
Important Notes on Posting Listings
Do Not Publish Sensitive Data
For security reasons, avoid including serial numbers, full document numbers or similar sensitive information.
No Duplicate Listings
Posting the same content multiple times is not welcome.
Review Under the Terms of Use
All listings are subject to the General Terms of Service and guidelines of suchen.expert.
Tip
A well-structured, honest and complete listing significantly increases the chances of a lost item being returned or a found item being matched to its rightful owner.
