The best websites to sell used stuff online

Connecting with your target demographic and their specific search query is the best approach to sell something online. To put it another way, meet them where they already go.

There are numerous online marketplaces, but not all of them are made equal. We'll look for used items, the best online shopping sites in the world with varied levels of regulation, local marketplaces, marketplaces that lend themselves nicely to bulk sales or storefronts, and more in the sections that follow.

Amazon

With such a lush harvest of secondhand profit to be had, there's no way the world's greatest marketplace would pass up tilling those fields.

However, Amazon's individual seller programme is not designed to be a garage sale replacement, and the quality criteria are high. This means you can't just offer your used items on eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace with haphazard smartphone photos.

Consider Amazon's Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) programme as a feasible option for selling your used items. The programme is intended for individual sellers who require Amazon's third-party support, but you can use it to sell your used products online. 

Etsy 

Etsy is the clear leader in the handmade and artisan goods sector. It does, however, have a booming vintage storefront. However, the quality bar is set high. You can't just ship them some used items and hope for the best. Vintage items are those that are 20 years old or older, according to Etsy. 

This means that Etsy is a profitable vintage marketplace:

• Furniture collectibles (such as trading cards or figurines)


• Instruments of music


• Clothes Art (sculptures, paintings, and home décor)


• Books or periodicals

Selling on Etsy has several advantages: you won't be competing with waves of low-value garbage, Etsy's selling infrastructure is first-rate, and it attracts a clientele that is frequently ready to spend more money. Etsy charges $0.20 each listing and a flat 3.5% commission on all sales.

eBay 

I'm guessing the phrase "selling used stuff online" conjures up an image of the iconic multi-colored eBay logo. Since its start, eBay has firmly established itself as the online auction house for used things.

It is simple to list products on eBay. Take a few smartphone photos, follow the steps, and your item will be online in less than five minutes. Selling products here and there is one thing, but understanding eBay's cost structure is critical if you intend to sell items in bulk. 

As a general guideline, plan to pay eBay 10% of the final transaction price (excluding taxes). When you increase your selling volume, eBay increases its fees. 

Bonanza 

Bonanza is a scrappy, self-proclaimed alternative to eBay, Amazon, and Etsy. It has positioned itself so competitively as the better marketplace that there are comparisons to those individual companies right on the homepage. It has an Etsy feel about it, particularly when it comes to collectibles, apparel, and jewellery. However, it also has musical instruments, video games, and home and garden products.

Bonanza gives you greater control over your storefront than Amazon or eBay and even allows you to generate client lists for remarketing. It has a "startup" feel to it that makes it intriguing and worth a look for selling your old items online. 

It is important to note that Bonanza charges 3.5% of the final transaction price. For purchases of $500 or more, the fee is reduced to 1.5%.They will also platform your listing on the web utilising advertisements for an additional fee. 

Craigslist 

Craigslist has not changed much since its inception. It retains the same simple, Web 1.0, Times New Roman style (possibly part of its allure?). It's still the Wild West, and the internet's marketplace is perhaps the least regulated.

Craigslist is similar to the Goodwill of the internet. Sellers understand that they may have to sift through mountains of trash to unearth a treasure. That has, however, become part of the charm.

Craigslist isn't designed to run a full-fledged used item marketplace. However, it's a viable option if you're seeking to make a fast cash on a few products here and there. It's also one of the few sites that can contain not only stuff for sale, but also jobs, automobiles, and even houses.

Final Words

The greatest way to sell products online is to connect with your target audience and their search queries. Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Bonanza, and Craigslist are just a few examples of online marketplaces. Amazon has stringent standards for used items, whereas Etsy is a leader in handcrafted and vintage items. Although eBay is a famous online auction site, its cost structure is critical for bulk transactions. Bonanza gives you more control over your storefront and lets you remarket it. Craigslist is a basic Web 1.0 marketplace including items for sale, jobs, autos, and houses.