Anna Gorbacheva / Getty Images/iStockphoto Whether it’s just for some extra cash or for a full-time side hustle, selling stuff on apps is a great way to make money. You can download an app and be up and running in no time, and best of all, you can sell virtually anything you can think of — be it a luxury handbag , a used cell phone, sunglasses or even LEGOs.
Selling stuff via an app is generally a better way to make money than through holding a yard sale or selling to a local consignment store because the world is your oyster — in other words, you have a wider audience of prospective buyers. Additionally, you can get paid quickly, as well as list a large number of items at once.
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Here’s a look at 8 of the best apps to sell your stuff on. 1. eBay
Founded in 1995, eBay now reigns supreme as one of the top apps to use for selling your stuff. The mammoth online marketplace is a goldmine for sellers who specialize in the following categories, all of which are bestsellers according to eBay. Automotive
Clothing, shoes and accessories
Collectibles
Business and industrial
Home and garden
Jewelry and watches
Health and beauty
Sporting goods
If your item doesn’t fall into one of these categories, you’re better off heading to a different app.
Pros Wide variety of item categories
Huge audience of buyers
Cons Commission and shipping fees
2. OfferUp
OfferUp was founded in 2011 as a competitor to Craigslist and has become a favorite in the online marketplace space. You can sell pretty much anything you want on OfferUp , but there tends to be a big emphasis on household items like appliances and furniture. You can also find and list cars on OfferUp.
Pros No listing fee Ability to sell a variety of items Cons App stresses in-person transactions 3. Poshmark If you’ve been sitting on designer handbags, clothing, shoes or accessories now is the time to open a Poshmark account and get to listing. According to Small Business Trends, sellers on Poshmark can rake in anywhere from $100 a month to $2,000 a month based on the number of active listings they have on the app. In addition to women’s fashion, the app also lets you sell home decor and beauty products, but really fashion is what it is known for so if you have anything else to sell, best head elsewhere. Pros Straightforward selling process and fee transparency Can sell high-end clothing and accessories Cons Best for high-end items and items without any flaws 4. Facebook Marketplace Like OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace is intended for those who are selling to people in their area. So this isn’t an app for those looking to cast a global or even statewide net. Launched in 2016, it’s a great place to sell big-ticket items like appliances, furniture and cars. Facebook makes money off the service by running ads. Pros Good option for selling larger items By selling to people in your area, you can avoid a shipping fee Cons 5. Decluttr Decluttr, which launched in the U.S. in 2014, specializes in reselling tech including smartphones, tablets, wearables, CDs, DVDs and games. But you can also sell books and LEGOs here as well. Decluttr takes care of the cost of shipping, which is a big plus — you just send the items to them with a prepaid shipping label they provide. Then they pay you whatever they think your items are worth. Pros Process is very simple Good customer service Cons As they set the price, you may not get what you think your item is worth 6. Mercari Born in Japan but now fully operational in the U.S., Mercari is an online marketplace that allows users to sell everything from clothing and accessories to tech and used books . According to Reselling Revealed, items that sell best on Mercari are: Small electronics like cameras, phones, speakers, etc. Video games and gaming systems Trendy or designer clothing Purses and bags Outdoor and sporting goods If you are selling outside of these categories, it’s best to use another app. Pros Low commission fees Highly rated Cons Limited range of popular item categories You should take extra precautions […]
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