Electronics hold value but attract scams. Pick platforms with buyer verification or sell locally in safe places.
| # | Tool | Price (checked Oct 2026) | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swappa | Seller fee 3% of the sale price; free to list | Device verification and a 3% seller fee make it the best for phones, tablets and laptops. |
| 2 | eBay | Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale (incl. shipping and tax) + $0.40 per order ($0.30 if $10 or less) | Biggest audience including for-parts buyers; 13.6% + $0.40 per order in most categories. |
| 3 | Mercari | 10% selling fee on item price + buyer-paid shipping; no processing fee; $2 failed / $3 instant withdrawals | Quick mobile listing and a flat 10% fee. |
| 4 | Facebook Marketplace | Local pickup free; shipped orders 10% (minimum $0.80) | Free local sales; meet at a police-station safe exchange spot. |
Device verification and a 3% seller fee make it the best for phones, tablets and laptops.
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.
Pros: Low seller fees; Trusted for used tech; Device verification. Cons: Tech only; Listings reviewed before going live.
Biggest audience including for-parts buyers; 13.6% + $0.40 per order in most categories.
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.
Pros: Largest shipped resale audience; Excellent sold data; Collects sales tax for you. Cons: 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories, more with promoted listings; Competitive in commodity categories.
Quick mobile listing and a flat 10% fee.
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.
Pros: Fast mobile listing; Broad categories; Good crosslisting channel. Cons: 10% fee also applies to buyer-paid shipping; Offers can skew low.
Free local sales; meet at a police-station safe exchange spot.
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.
Pros: Free for local sales; Huge local audience; Also a great sourcing channel. Cons: No-shows and lowballers; Safety precautions needed for meetups.
Full Facebook Marketplace review
Factory reset, remove accounts (Find My, Google) and check the IMEI is clean. Photograph the serial number for your records.
For a $300 phone, Swappa's 3% fee is about $9; eBay's 13.6% + $0.40 is about $41 before shipping.
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.
Flip Profit Calculator ($12)
Spreadsheet that returns net proceeds, max buy price, ROI and a GO / COUNTER / PASS decision with fees for 10 platforms, plus a 500-row flip log and dashboard.
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Fees and prices were checked on October 17, 2026 and change often. Always confirm on the platform's own fee page.