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Most people I know have thought about selling items from their home that they no longer want or need. It can be a great way to make extra money. Between clothes your kids outgrow in six months, home decor you no longer use, impulse purchases, and random items sitting in closets, there’s often money hiding in plain sight.
These days, reselling has become easier than ever. You don’t need a garage sale, fancy equipment, or even much experience to get started. There are now apps that let you snap a few photos, upload a listing from your couch, and potentially turn clutter into extra cash.
Some reselling apps work best for clothing. Others are better for furniture, collectibles, handmade goods, or local pickup items. And if you want to maximize your earnings, many experienced resellers actually cross-post items on multiple platforms.
The Best Reselling Apps:
Here are some of the best apps to make money reselling, plus details for selling successfully on these sites.
1. Poshmark
Poshmark is one of the most beginner-friendly resale apps, and is especially geared toward women’s fashion, shoes, handbags, and accessories. It’s designed to feel social, almost like a mix between online shopping and social media.
You can also sell:
- Kids’ clothing
- Men’s clothing
- Beauty products
- Home decor
One reason many people love Poshmark is because shipping is simple. Once an item sells, the buyer pays for shipping and Poshmark sends you a prepaid label. You just package the item and drop it in the mail.
The app does take a percentage of each sale, but many sellers feel the convenience is worth it.
2. Mercari
Mercari is one of the easiest platforms for selling assorted household items. Unlike apps that focus heavily on fashion, Mercari works well for:
- Electronics
- Toys
- Kitchen gadgets
- Video games
- Collectibles
- Home items
- Clothing
The listing process is very straightforward, which makes this a great option for beginners who just want to declutter quickly.
Mercari also tends to attract buyers looking for deals, so pricing competitively can help items move faster.
3. Depop
Depop is especially popular with Gen Z shoppers and vintage fashion lovers. If you have trendy pieces, vintage finds, streetwear, or unique fashion items, this platform can be a goldmine.
The reseller app feels very visual and social, almost like Instagram mixed with online thrifting.
Many successful sellers do things like creating styled photos, building a recognizable aesthetic, and selling curated vintage collections.
Depop has grown rapidly in recent years as resale shopping becomes more mainstream among younger shoppers.
4. eBay
eBay has been around for decades, but it’s still one of the best places to resell almost anything.
It works particularly well for:
- Rare items
- Collectibles
- Electronics
- Tools
- Vintage items
- Sports cards
- Name-brand products
One advantage of eBay is the massive audience. If you have something niche sitting in your garage, there’s a good chance someone out there is searching for it on eBay.
There can be a learning curve with shipping and fees, but experienced resellers often make eBay one of their primary selling platforms.
5. Vinted
Vinted has become increasingly popular because it doesn’t charge traditional seller fees in many markets. That can mean keeping more of your profits.
The platform focuses heavily on:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Kids’ items
If you’ve felt frustrated by high platform fees elsewhere, Vinted may be worth trying.
6. Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is one of the best places to sell locally because there are no shipping hassles for most transactions.
This platform works especially well for:
- Furniture
- Baby gear
- Bikes
- Appliances
- Home decor
- Large household items
One major benefit is speed. If you price something reasonably, you can often sell it within a day or two.
Many families use Facebook Marketplace as a quick way to declutter and make extra money before moving, downsizing, or cleaning out storage areas.
7. thredUP
If you don’t want to photograph, list, and ship individual items yourself, you’ll love how easy thredUP is.
Here’s how it works: The company sends you a Clean Out Bag. You fill it with accepted clothing brands and send it in, and thredUP handles the selling process for you.
This can be a great option if:
- You’re short on time
- You have lots of clothes to declutter
- You don’t want to manage listings
The tradeoff is that payouts are often lower compared to selling items yourself individually.
8. Etsy
Etsy is best known for handmade goods, but it’s also a strong platform for vintage items.
You can sell:
- Handmade products
- Printables
- Vintage clothing
- Vintage home decor
- Craft supplies
Etsy works especially well if you enjoy creating products or curating unique vintage finds. Because shoppers often expect a boutique-style experience, branding and photography can make a big difference here.
9. OfferUp
OfferUp is another strong local-selling app similar to Facebook Marketplace.
It works well for:
- Furniture
- Tools
- Sporting goods
- Electronics
- Outdoor equipment
Many people like using OfferUp for quick cash sales without worrying about shipping.
10. Curtsy
Curtsy is a reeller app geared toward women’s and teen fashion and has become especially popular with younger sellers.
The app focuses on trendy, casual fashion and offers simplified shipping features that make selling less intimidating for beginners.
If your closet is full of items like boutique brands, trendy styles, activewear, and more, Curtsy could definitely be worth trying.
11. The RealReal
This one is a luxury consignment platform that specializes in authenticated designer items — think Chanel, Coach, Gucci, and Rolex. If you have high-end handbags, jewelry, shoes, or watches, or premium clothing brands sitting in your closet, this could be a great option.
The company handles authentication and much of the selling process for you, which can make it easier to sell expensive items with confidence. To get started, check out their designer directory to see which brands they currently accept.
The downside of The RealReal doing much of the work for you is that you might not earn as much as you could elsewhere. Payouts start at 20% of the sale price but can be as high as 70% for high-end items and increase as you sell more on the site.
12. Whatnot
This platform allows sellers to host livestream auctions where buyers can bid in real time. It’s especially popular for collectibles like sports cards, Funko Pops, vintage toys, comics, and sneakers, but some sellers also use it for clothing and thrifted finds.
If you enjoy interacting with people and creating a fun shopping experience, Whatnot can feel more engaging than traditional listing apps.
13. Vestiaire Collective
Similar to The RealReal, this platform attracts shoppers looking for premium brands at discounted prices. This platform may work best if you have gently used designer clothing, accessories, or handbags from well-known labels.
Vestiaire Collective has a strong international audience so brands that are internationally loved will do especially well — for example, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. However, there are also many lower-cost items on the site, with resale prices starting as low as $20. You could also bundle accessories — rather than selling small items separately — in order to increase your profits.
Compared to The RealReal, this reselling site gives sellers more control over pricing. Successful sellers will want to research comparable sold listings and price competitively. And, since these items are high-end, you’ll find high-quality and well-lit photos — plus honestly about the item’s condition — are essential.
14. Chairish
This is a great option for selling vintage furniture, upscale home decor, artwork, and unique statement pieces since buyers on the platform are often specifically looking for curated, high-end home items.
Get Started Reselling: Start Small and Sell What You Already Have
One of the best things about reselling is that you can start with what you already own. You don’t need inventory, a warehouse, or a business plan to begin making extra money.
For some families, reselling becomes a way to regularly offset expenses like groceries, sports fees, or school clothes. Others eventually turn it into a side hustle by sourcing thrifted items or flipping clearance finds.
And honestly, even making an extra $100 to $300 per month from things you were going to donate anyway can feel like a huge win.
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