The 6 Best Apps for Selling Stuff in 2022 (2024)

Best Apps for Selling Stuff

Best Apps for Selling Stuff

We chose eBay as the best overall app for selling stuff because its online marketplace of 147 million users increases the likelihood of connecting with a buyer.

You can sell items one of two ways on eBay: via auction or fixed-price listing. The auction setting option is probably the app’s most well-known feature. To create a listing, you'll need to upload a photo of what you’d like to sell, set the starting bid, and set the length of the auction.

Keep in mind that when an auction ends, you are contractually obligated to sell the item for the winning bid. Buyers can also bid on items using eBay’s automatic bidding system, which automatically bids in increments higher than the last bid.

Sellers on eBay are paid in a variety of ways, including PayPal, credit or debit card, Google or Apple Pay, and payment on pickup (if your buyer is going to pick up the item in person). Before you start selling on eBay, make sure you thoroughly understand the return policy and money-back guarantee, which has a reputation for favoring buyers. It's also important that you review the fee structure for selling on eBay, so you know how much you'll need to pay for your individual listings or store.

Meta Marketplace is our choice as the best app for free listings because it is easy to use and part of a popular social media network that can help connect you with local buyers.

With Meta Marketplace, formerly known as Facebook Marketplace, you can sell unwanted items locally, and in some cases, long-distance. All you need to do is post the items for sale using your existing Facebook account. Listings are free, and you control the price, time frame your item is for sale, and other details.

As with other marketplace selling apps, you'll need to post good pictures, a description, and the price of your items and be prepared to answer questions. You should also be prepared to negotiate the price, but you as the seller ultimately have full control over it.

You can accept any form of payment you want for your items, but it's up to you to arrange delivery and payment. There are very few (if any) seller protections, so be aware of that before listing anything for sale. Because you might not know the buyer, safety precautions are also important.

Our pick as the best for local sales is Nextdoor because listings appear in the newsfeeds of buyers in your area. This makes it easier to arrange pickups and payments for items.

A free, neighborhood-specific social network, Nextdoor offers a "For Sale and Free" section. It’s a good option for selling items locally. To list an item for sale, you select the button in the top right-hand corner of the screen that says "Post a listing," then select the "For Sale and Free" section.

Next, you fill in information like price, description, and photos. As with similarapps, it’s up to the buyer and seller to facilitate pickup and payment, and there are no fees required to sell an item.

Your item for sale will appear in your neighbors' newsfeeds, even if they aren’t specifically searching for items on sale. Items for sale will appear right along with road closures, neighborhood events, and more.

Listings expire after 30 days, so if you haven't sold your item by then, you'll need to renew the listing. You can also offer discounts, which will boost your unsold item in your neighbors' newsfeeds. And though you can sell a good number of items on Nextdoor, there are prohibited items, so be sure to review the selling guidelines for what you can and can't list.

We like OfferUp as the best for buyers because of the app's focus on safety. It lists what it calls Safe Trade Spots and will remove listings that violate guidelines.

Another great app for selling items locally is OfferUp, and you can sell anything from used cars to clothes to baby items.

With OfferUp, you can also select whether you’d prefer to sell the item locally or ship it nationwide. If you're a more serious seller, you can promote your item via the OfferUp app to reach more potential sellers. As far as getting paid goes, if you sell the item locally, then the buyer will pay you directly when they receive the item. If you choose to ship, you will be paid via the OfferUp app.You may then set up a withdrawal.

OfferUp claims you can start listing items for sale within 30 seconds of downloading its app. Simply upload photos of the item, then input a title, category, condition, description of the item, location, and price. Buyers can then ask for more information about the item or make an offer.

As with other apps, make sure you check the restrictions policy and if there are any seller protections. And unlike other apps, OfferUp offers a listing of Safe Trade Spots to make sure all parties are safe when making in-person transactions. Also be aware that if the app feels your listing violates its guidelines, the administrators can remove it.

Note that while it's free to list an item on OfferUp, there is a fee of $1.99 to 12.9% of the sale price when the item ships.

Poshmark is our pick as the best for selling designer items because it is a recognized app for buyers seeking upscale clothing, handbags, jewelry, and more.

With Poshmark, you can sell anything from women’s clothing and handbags to shoes, jewelry, and makeup. An online commerce marketplace for fashion, this app is a great tool for those who want to clean out and update their closet and make some money at the same time. There is a focus on designer items, which can net you some higher dollars in the selling process, especially if they're in great condition.

The listing process is fairly straightforward. Snap a few photos of the item, fill in the description, and set the price. Poshmark also offers “Posh Parties,” buying and selling events held within the app. Sellers can also create bundles of items, offer discounts on prices and shipping, and negotiate with buyers on the price of an item.

When a seller makes a sale, Poshmark provides them with a prepaid shipping label via the Poshmark app. You can redeem your earnings via direct deposit or check. When setting your price, keep in mind that Poshmark takes a commission with each sale: a flat $2.95 on sales under $15 and 20% on sales of $15 and up.

Tradesy is our runner-up for selling designer items because it limits listings only to designer brands.

Tradesy is a luxury peer-to-peer shopping platform that makes it easy to sell your designer items. All you need to do is upload a few photos of your items, input information like brand, size, and condition, then set a price. The app will also give you a suggested price based on details in your listing. One nice feature is that Tradesy will clean up your photos to make them look more professional.

Unlike Poshmark, which allows you to sell non-designer brands, Tradesy only sells authentic, high-quality items, so it’s not ideal for those looking to offload non-brand-name clothing or shoes.

Sellers receive a prepaid shipping label to ship their goods when they’ve sold and can even maintain a well-stocked Tradesy “closet” to continue to monetize their items.

Tradesy charges a $7.50 flat commission fee for items sold for less than $50 and a 19.8% commission rate on items selling for $50 or more. Sellers can withdraw their money from the Tradesy app via PayPal, a debit card, or transfer to a bank account.

Article Sources

1. eBay. "eBay Inc. Reports Better Than Expected Fourth Quarter."