There are a range of ways to make money online, but selling your personal items is one of the easiest. Whether dealing with a probate clearance or simply wishing to declutter, we will look at the best places to sell your items online.
eBay
eBay has been around for almost 30 years and is perhaps the most well-known place to sell second-hand things online. You can sell pretty much anything, including clothing, collectables, gadgets, toys, games, and books. They have recently reduced and scrapped some selling fees, and you can choose between auction listings or stating a ‘Buy it Now’ price.
Vinted
Vinted is quickly growing in popularity. It is a great place to list low-value items and does not charge seller fees. However, it is best to stick to things that are more ‘day to day’ such as high street clothing, kid’s toys, etc. This is because it is designed to be like an online boot sale. EBay or Depop are better options for higher-end items worth more money.
Depop
Depop is also becoming more popular. It leans more towards street style or vintage items. Anything branded or quirky would be suitable for vinted. They do charge fees, but they are reasonable. It is fairly easy to list items, and they stay on until you remove them. You can easily also apply discounts.
Gumtree
Perhaps a little more ‘old-fashioned’, but Gumtree is still an online selling option, although it may be better suited for things like pet supplies or household items. You must also be careful of scammers, as there are a few on Gumtree.
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is great for selling things locally. This is generally better for larger items or bundles of things, like clothes, books, toys, exercise equipment, and even cars. You may find a lot of people enquiring only to waste your time on FB marketplace, though, so it is good to manage your expectations! You can also expect people to haggle a fair bit.
Music Magpie
This is a fantastic site for selling high volumes of things. They take books, games, DVDs, CDs, phones and technology. You won’t get a great deal per item unless you have something rare. When it comes to books, games and DVDs, you can easily scan each item and get an immediate price. They will send a courier to collect it, and your money will be paid once the items are quality-checked.
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