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Swappa is popular (best for: Phones, tablets, laptops and game consoles), but it is not right for everyone. Common reasons to switch: tech only and listings reviewed before going live. Here are the alternatives in marketplaces: where to sell, with what each does best.
| Alternative | Price | Best for | Standout strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale (incl. shipping and tax) + $0.40 per order ($0.30 if $10 or less) | Almost every category, especially collectibles, parts and electronics | Largest shipped resale audience |
| 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 |
eBay remains the default marketplace for shipped resale, with buyers searching for specific items, parts and collectibles. Final value fees apply on each sale, and eBay collects marketplace sales tax for you in the US. Its sold-listings data and Terapeak make pricing easier than anywhere else.
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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.
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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.
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Depop is the go-to app for younger buyers of vintage, streetwear and trend-driven fashion. Strong photos and styled shots perform best.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grailed is the menswear and designer marketplace for streetwear, luxury and archive fashion, with authentication for many items.
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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.
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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.
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Marketplace Pricing Cheat Sheet ($7)
Fees for 8 resale platforms, max-buy and ROI formulas, comp check, net payout table and shipping reference on 6 printable pages.
Listing Templates Kit ($9)
16 copy-paste listing templates and 23 buyer message scripts that help items sell faster on any marketplace.
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