Selling something that you no longer use or even something that you can spare can be a great way to make a little bit of extra cash. You can sell things in a myriad of ways; and there are so many options for you to choose from even when considering online platforms alone.
But, it can get a little overwhelming when it comes to picking the right option, which is why we’ve compiled a list of 7 sell your stuff apps that could be useful to you.
1. Decluttr
Having launched in 2013, Decluttr is one of the most popular sell your stuff apps around. It has been featured on the likes of Good Morning America, The Today Show, Fox News, and more.
Decluttr is an app that helps you get some fast cash when you have some old or unwanted tech and things like books and LEGOs. According to Business Insider, selling your phone on Decluttr can help you get as much as 33% more for it than you would at your phone carrier.
You can sell anything from DVDs and textbooks to video games, consoles, tablets, and more. Make sure the item is in good condition. Depending on the demand for your product, you may even receive payment the very next day through PayPal, direct deposit, or paper check via mail!
2. Letgo
The company was founded in 2015 and is already worth over a billion dollars, so it’s safe to say that they know a thing or two about making money. You can sell anything and everything on this app – electronics, cars, housing, clothes, furniture, and more. It has become so popular that it is competing with Craigslist and Facebook too!
The app is available on iOS or Android, as well as desktop or mobile. Listings are based on location, so buyer who is closest to you will get to see the stuff you put up for sale. The best part about it is that its completely free to become a member or sell your stuff. Business Insider says that the app is constantly featured in the top 50 free apps thanks to its approach to buying and selling.
3. ThredUP
Founded in 2009, ThredUp is the “largest online thrift store for secondhand clothes” according to their website. You can buy or sell clothes that are used but in good condition through the site. The service is based on the sharing economy and is a part of the collaborative consumption movement, where you share a good or service by a group.
One of the best things about the company is that there is a minimal effort on your part. The company sends you a free clean-out bag, which you are required to fill up with the clothes that you are selling and send it back. The company prides itself on transparency, so they give you an estimate through the built-in payout estimator so you can get an idea of how much you may be able to earn even before you send your clothes.
ThredUp does all the heavy lifting, from photographing and pricing the clothes to listing and marketing. The company pays you upfront once they receive the clothes, and if the clothes are offseason, they hold it on a consignment basis and pay you once they are sold. You can accept payment through PayPal, ThredUp shopping credit, or VISA prepaid. From here on,
4. Poshmark
Poshmark is another online fashion thrift store, but it operates on a completely different premise than ThredUp. Having launched in 2011, Poshmark has kept growing and now boasts a community of over 5 million sellers!
Users of Poshmark get to “be their own boss”, which means they can upload their own pictures, set their own pricing, and do it all in real-time too! Poshmark is also completely free to use, and they even send you a free pre-paid shipping label once you’ve made a sale on the items listed on the website.
The unique thing about Poshmark is that there is a whole social aspect to it too. Much like Twitter or Instagram, Poshmark sellers accumulate “followers”, who will then be alerted when they add a new item for sale. Some of the “Poshers” have been so successful that they have gone from selling their used clothes to buying brand new items to sell to their followers.
5. OfferUp
Since launching in 2011, OfferUp has become somewhat synonymous with a local version of eBay. The company allows users to buy and sell anything they desire, but their unique selling point is the excellent customer experience.
Buyers can use OfferUp without worrying about being cheated because the website tries to be as transparent as can be. The app uses geolocation to find items listed closest to them and allows them to chat with sellers through the in-app chat feature to clear doubts or negotiate the price. They can also create watch lists and give sellers ratings and feedback.
As for sellers, they can leave feedback on buyers too. The app also offers rewards to successful repeat sellers with good customer service. The identity of the buyer and seller is kept confidential unless they want to share it.
6. VarageSale
As you may guess from the name, VarageSale is a play on a virtual garage sale, which is the concept the website is based on. Available on Android or iOS, the app is available all across the US, Canada, Italy, UK, Japan, Australia, Germany, and more. They have been expanding their reach since launching in 2012 and continue to do so.
You can sell things like smartphones, furniture, electronics, cars, and more through VarageSale, and all for no charge at all. Buyers and sellers can communicate through the app and the website tries to make things as transparent as possible. The app even has a 24-hour support line which customers can use to report fraudulent or suspicious activity.
7. Chairish
Offering a different kind of secondhand buying and selling experience, Chairish deals with the world of vintage and contemporary art, décor, furniture, and more. They curate secondhand pieces and facilitate the buying and selling of them through an online marketplace.
Although listing on Chairish is completely free, a 20% commission is charged on any sale that is made. You will have to submit your item for the Chairish team to accept, along with a description. Once accepted, the website does the job of editing your image and things like optimizing SEO. The products listed on the website are often quite expensive, given the nature of them, so if you have anything that fits the bill (in good condition), you can make some serious cash!
