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| Etsy | Poshmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $0.20 listing fee + 6.5% transaction fee + 3% + $0.25 payment processing (US) | 20% on sales of $15 or more; $2.95 flat under $15 (buyer pays shipping) |
| Free option | No (per-listing fee) | Free to list |
| Works with | Global, shipped | US, shipped (prepaid label) |
| Best for | Vintage items (20+ years old), handmade and craft supplies | Clothing, shoes and accessories |
| Strengths | + Buyers seek vintage specifically + Higher prices for curated vintage + Collects sales tax for you | + Simple prepaid shipping + Strong fashion buyer base + Easy to start |
| Weaknesses | - Vintage must be 20+ years old - Several fees stack up | - High percentage fee - Sharing takes time without automation |
| Visit Etsy | Visit Poshmark |
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.
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.
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 Etsy: buyers seek vintage specifically; for Poshmark: simple prepaid shipping) weighed against its main drawback (vintage must be 20+ years old versus high percentage fee).
Still undecided? See Etsy alternatives or Poshmark alternatives.
Marketplace Pricing Cheat Sheet ($7)
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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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Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current pricing on each site.