8 Websites and Apps to Sell Stuff Online
- Amazon. You don't want to ignore the biggest online shopping website in the world.
- eBay. eBay is a marketplace where you can auction your stuff.
- Etsy. Etsy is the place to be if you sell handmade items.
- Bonanza.
- Facebook Marketplace and Facebook Groups.
- Rakuten.
- Patreon.
Here are 10 things you can sell to make money today.
- Books. You probably won't get rich selling old books online.
- Gift cards. Unwanted gift cards can be turned into cash.
- Furniture. Make more space and cash by selling old furniture.
- Clothing.
- Sports equipment.
- Disney VHS tapes.
- Scrap metal.
- Kids toys.
Yes, it's true. Letgo is no longer available. Not in the form you may have already known, at least. The popular marketplace app has, in fact, been acquired by OfferUp (another online marketplace).
How to Sell Online in 7 Easy Steps
- Choose what products to sell.
- Pick the right domain name.
- Build your online store.
- Get payments into your bank account.
- Select your shipping methods.
- Promote and market your online store.
- Grow your business.
Here are 20 options to consider when looking for the best app to sell stuff locally.
- eBay.
- Etsy. For handmade or vintage products, Etsy offers a similar local search feature that can help you get your products found by customers nearby.
- Facebook Marketplace.
- CPlus for Craigslist.
- Carousell.
- LetGo.
- OfferUp.
- Vinted.
- Nextdoor. Nextdoor is the online version of a neighborhood park.
- Decluttr. Decluttr will buy your old goods, including CDs, DVDs, video games, smartphones, iPads, Kindles and more.
- OfferUp. OfferUp is eBay meets Craigslist, localized.
- 5Miles.
- LetGo.
- Cash4Books.
- Poshmark.
Bottom Line. Whether you're looking to get rid of some old stuff to make a little extra money on the side or want a certain item at a bargain, you should definitely check out Letgo. It's easy to use, and it's a reputable platform too. So clear out your home and make a bit of money in the process!
Posting and browsing items on OfferUp is free, and buying items with cash is free for both sellers and buyers. Certain transactions, like shipped items, may include service fees or shipping costs when the item is sold. Starting with the fourth post each month, the seller pays a fee to list each vehicle.
As of July 2018, OfferUp has about 42 million users. Letgo has nearly double the amount of users (around 74 million) and is considered the largest and fastest growing marketplace app. Just because Letgo has more users doesn't automatically mean it's more popular than OfferUp in your area.
Letgo is a legitimate app for anyone who wants to sell their old stuff. There's no listing fee, and you can meet with buyers in-person, so you don't have to worry about shipping. People who want to sell their old stuff usually offer a good deal, so you can save money if you don't mind buying used goods.
Your letgo account is no longer available. If you would like to transition to using OfferUp, see details below on how to get started.
While OfferUp is certainly safe to use, our OfferUp review found that there are plenty of precautions that users must take to avoid OfferUp scams. This is true no matter what app you choose—even the best buy and sell apps leave users vulnerable to scam artists.
OfferUp, founded in 2011 and ranked No. 8 on the GeekWire 200, also raised $120 million when it announced the Letgo deal in March. Total funding to date for OfferUp to $380 million.
OfferUp and Letgo merged today, and users are furious about it. The online marketplace platform Letgo announced that it has merged with former competitor OfferUp, and the two will combine into one app.
That's why we are listing the trending niches of 2020 so that you can find the top-selling items online.
- Shapewear.
- Travel accessories.
- Healthy and beauty products.
- Smart watches.
- Health Care.
- Skin Care.
- Hobbies and Craft.
- Lamps and Shades.
Letgo's focus is on local buying and selling — the app uses your location to show you items for sale in your geographic location.
- 8 Places Where You Can Sell Stuff Fast When You Really Need the Money.
- Pawn shops.
- Consignment shops.
- Craigslist.
- Fulfillment by Amazon.
- Social media.
- Host a "raid my closet'' party.
- Local colleges and flea markets.
Letgo is a free website and does not charge the sellers for their listings. They do not charge commission or percentage of your sales as fees too. They do have offers at minimal rates, for highlighting your products amongst the competition. It is one of the best websites to sell items online for free.
How to Sell and Buy Secondhand Things Online Without Getting Scammed
- Use a trusted resale website.
- Meet in person, if you can.
- Use a resale website that has seller protections in place.
- As a buyer, always make or receive payments through the website or app.
- Don't ignore red flags.
- Take a close look at the user profile.
11 Ways To Sell Unwanted Items for Extra Cash
- Hold your own garage/yard sale.
- Take items to a garage/yard sale hosted by a neighbor or friend.
- List items on your social media feed.
- Post flyers on community bulletin boards.
- List items in local community buy/sell/trade groups.
- List items for local sale on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.
In fact, secondhand clothing stores exploded into a $28 billion industry in 2019, according to Statista, and are expected to reach $64 billion by 2024.
- thredUp. If convenience is important, then look into thredUP because it does everything for you.
- Tradesy.
- Poshmark.
- Le Prix.
The 5 Best Apps to Sell Your Stuff in 2020
- OfferUp: Best Overall.
- Poshmark: Best for Clothes.
- Facebook Marketplace: Best for Quick Sales.
- Decluttr: Best for Technology and Electronics.
- 5Miles: Best for Furniture and Big Ticket Items.
Here are seven great apps that will help you to sell your unwanted items locally before you move:
- Carousell. MoneyPantry lists Carousell as its top choice in community marketplaces.
- LetGo.
- OfferUp.
- CPlus for Craigslist.
- 5. Facebook.
- eBay.
- VarageSale.
