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eBay is popular (best for: Almost every category, especially collectibles, parts and electronics), but it is not right for everyone. Common reasons to switch: 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories, more with promoted listings and competitive in commodity categories. Here are the alternatives in marketplaces: where to sell, with what each does best.
| Alternative | Price | Best for | Standout strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | 20% on sales of $15 or more; $2.95 flat under $15 (buyer pays shipping) | Clothing, shoes and accessories | Simple prepaid shipping |
| Mercari | 10% selling fee on item price + buyer-paid shipping; no processing fee; $2 failed / $3 instant withdrawals | General merchandise, toys, electronics, clothing | Fast mobile listing |
| Depop | US: no selling fee; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing; Boosted listings +12% | Vintage, streetwear and Y2K fashion | Young, trend-focused audience |
| Facebook Marketplace | Local pickup free; shipped orders 10% (minimum $0.80) | Furniture, appliances, bulky and local items | Free for local sales |
| OfferUp | Free local listings; nationwide shipping has been discontinued | Local electronics, tools and furniture | Free local listings |
| Etsy | $0.20 listing fee + 6.5% transaction fee + 3% + $0.25 payment processing (US) | Vintage items (20+ years old), handmade and craft supplies | Buyers seek vintage specifically |
| Reverb | 5% selling fee (incl. shipping) + 3.19% + $0.49 payment processing | Musical instruments, pedals and audio gear | Specialist buyers |
| Chairish | Commission 20-40% by plan (Consignor 40%, Professional 30%, Premium 25-30%) | Vintage and designer furniture, art, decor | Design-focused buyers |
| AptDeco | Commission on sales; delivery handled | Selling quality furniture in big cities without a truck | They handle pickup and delivery |
| Grailed | 9% commission ($120+) or 6% (min $1.99) under $120, plus 3.49% + $0.49 processing (US) | Menswear, designer and streetwear | Designer-focused buyers |
| Whatnot | 8% commission (4% coins; lower at volume tiers) + 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the full order | Cards, collectibles, sneakers and vintage via livestream | Fast sell-through in live auctions |
| Vinted | No seller fees (buyer pays protection fee) | Clothing sellers who want zero seller fees | No seller fees |
| Swappa | Seller fee 3% of the sale price; free to list | Phones, tablets, laptops and game consoles | Low seller fees |
Poshmark is a social marketplace for fashion. Sellers share listings to drive visibility and the buyer pays a flat prepaid shipping label. Fees are simple but high, so price accordingly.
Full Poshmark review · eBay vs Poshmark
Mercari is a general shipped marketplace with an easy mobile listing flow and flexible shipping options. It is a good secondary channel for crosslisting almost anything that ships.
Full Mercari review · eBay vs Mercari
Depop is the go-to app for younger buyers of vintage, streetwear and trend-driven fashion. Strong photos and styled shots perform best.
Full Depop review · eBay vs Depop
Facebook Marketplace is the largest local resale marketplace in the US. Local pickup sales are fee-free, making it the best channel for furniture and bulky goods. It is also a top source for underpriced inventory.
Full Facebook Marketplace review · eBay vs Facebook Marketplace
OfferUp is a local-first marketplace popular for electronics, tools, furniture and vehicles. It ended nationwide shipping, so it is now strictly a local-pickup channel and a useful second option alongside Facebook Marketplace.
Full OfferUp review · eBay vs OfferUp
Etsy allows vintage items at least 20 years old alongside handmade goods, making it an excellent channel for vintage home decor, jewelry and collectibles. Etsy collects sales tax as marketplace facilitator.
Full Etsy review · eBay vs Etsy
Reverb is the specialist marketplace for musical instruments and gear, with price guides based on real transactions. Buyers pay more for gear here than on general marketplaces.
Full Reverb review · eBay vs Reverb
Chairish is a curated marketplace for vintage and designer furniture, lighting and art. Listings are reviewed, and buyers are design-focused, which supports premium pricing.
Full Chairish review · eBay vs Chairish
AptDeco is a furniture marketplace that handles pickup and delivery in select cities, ideal for urban flippers without a vehicle. Branded furniture like West Elm, CB2 and Room & Board sells well.
Full AptDeco review · eBay vs AptDeco
Grailed is the menswear and designer marketplace for streetwear, luxury and archive fashion, with authentication for many items.
Full Grailed review · eBay vs Grailed
Whatnot is a live-shopping marketplace where sellers auction items on livestream. It has become a major channel for trading cards, collectibles, vintage clothing and more.
Full Whatnot review · eBay vs Whatnot
Vinted charges buyers rather than sellers, so sellers keep the full price. It is huge in Europe and growing in the US, mainly for clothing and accessories.
Full Vinted review · eBay vs Vinted
Swappa is a marketplace for used tech that verifies devices (e.g. clean ESN/IMEI) before listing approval. Buyers trust it for phones and laptops.
Full Swappa review · eBay vs Swappa
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