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| AptDeco | Whatnot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Commission on sales; delivery handled | 8% commission (4% coins; lower at volume tiers) + 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the full order |
| Free option | Free to list | Free to sell |
| Works with | NYC, Boston, DC, Philadelphia and other metros | Live shopping, US and more |
| Best for | Selling quality furniture in big cities without a truck | Cards, collectibles, sneakers and vintage via livestream |
| Strengths | + They handle pickup and delivery + Big-city buyers + Strong for branded furniture | + Fast sell-through in live auctions + Engaged collector community + Good for bulk inventory |
| Weaknesses | - Limited cities - Commission is higher than local sales | - Requires going live - Approval for some categories |
| Visit AptDeco | Visit Whatnot |
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.
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.
Every marketplace has a different buyer, fee structure and category strength. Furniture sells locally, sneakers go to authentication platforms, vintage clothing to Depop and Poshmark, and almost everything sells on eBay. Most full-time resellers list on 3 to 5 platforms and use a crosslister to keep inventory in sync. Fees change often, so always verify the current fee page before pricing. The deciding factors usually come down to each tool's standout strength (for AptDeco: they handle pickup and delivery; for Whatnot: fast sell-through in live auctions) weighed against its main drawback (limited cities versus requires going live).
Still undecided? See AptDeco alternatives or Whatnot alternatives.
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Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current pricing on each site.