Where to Sell Used Clothes Online in 2026

A side-by-side comparison of every major resale platform. Fees, target audience, and which one is right for your items.

Resale platform comparison: fees, audience, and best use

Platform	Best For	Seller Fee	Audience
eBay	Branded, vintage	13-15%	Global
Poshmark	Women's fashion	20%	US
Depop	Trendy, vintage	3.3% + $0.45	Gen Z
Vinted	All clothing	0%	Europe
Vestiaire Collective	Luxury	12-25%	Global luxury
The RealReal	High-end luxury	40-55%	US luxury
Grailed	Men's designer & streetwear	9%	Menswear
ThredUp	Bulk cleanout	3-80% payout	US
Mercari	General	10%	US / Japan
Cirkulær	Curated women's fashion	60% (consignment)	Norway

Platform-by-platform breakdown

eBay — Best for branded and vintage items

eBay remains the largest resale marketplace with 130+ million active buyers worldwide. The auction format works well for rare or collector items where demand exceeds supply. For everyday resale, "Buy It Now" fixed-price listings convert better.

Fees: 13-15% final value fee (includes payment processing). Up to 250 free listings per month, then $0.35 per listing. Best for: Burberry coats, vintage denim, collectible sneakers, anything with global demand.

Poshmark — Best for women's fashion in the US

Poshmark is a social marketplace — sharing your listings and engaging with other sellers drives visibility. The 20% fee is the highest among peer-to-peer platforms, but Poshmark handles shipping labels (USPS Priority Mail) and includes buyer protection.

Fees: 20% on sales over $15, $2.95 flat on sales under $15. Best for: Gucci bags, Ganni dresses, women's brand-name clothing in the US.

Depop — Best for trendy and vintage items

Depop's audience skews young (90% under 26). The platform favors curated, Instagram-style photography and unique vintage finds over standard brand-name resale. Since dropping their 10% selling fee in 2024, sellers only pay payment processing.

Fees: 3.3% + $0.45 (payment processing only). Best for: Vintage band tees, Nike Dunks, Y2K fashion, unique streetwear pieces.

Vinted — Best for sellers who want zero fees

Vinted charges sellers nothing. The buyer pays a protection fee (typically 5% + $0.70) on top of the item price. This makes Vinted the most profitable platform per sale for sellers. Dominant in Europe with 75+ million members across 18 countries.

Fees: 0% seller fee. Best for: All clothing in Europe, COS, Arket, mid-range and premium brands, everyday items.

Vestiaire Collective — Best for luxury resale

Vestiaire provides authentication for luxury items, which builds buyer confidence and supports higher prices. Items go through physical verification before being shipped to the buyer. The fee varies by price point — lower commission on higher-priced items.

Fees: 12-25% depending on item price (lower % on expensive items). Best for: Chanel bags, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, all designer and luxury items.

The RealReal — Best if you want someone else to do the work

The RealReal is a consignment service. You send your items in, and they photograph, authenticate, price, list, and ship everything. The trade-off is a steep commission (40-55%), but for high-value luxury items where authentication matters, the convenience can be worth it.

Fees: 40-55% commission (varies by seller tier and item price). Best for: Dior, Prada, high-end items where you don't want to manage listings.

Grailed — Best for men's designer and streetwear

Grailed focuses on menswear: designer fashion, streetwear, and grailed (rare) pieces. The audience is knowledgeable about brands and willing to pay for the right items. Lower fees than Poshmark and strong buyer demand for brands like Off-White, Stone Island, and Rick Owens.

Fees: 9% + PayPal fees (~3%). Best for: Off-White, Stone Island, Balenciaga sneakers, men's designer.

ThredUp — Best for bulk cleanouts

ThredUp works like consignment. You order a "Clean Out Kit", fill it with clothes, and send it in. They accept what they can sell and recycle the rest. Payouts are low (3-80% of selling price depending on the item), but it requires almost no effort.

Fees: They keep 20-97% depending on item value. Best for: Clearing out a closet quickly without managing individual listings. Mid-range brands get the best payouts.

Mercari — Best for general items

Mercari is a general marketplace (not just clothing) with a straightforward 10% fee. It's strong in the US and Japan. The interface is simple, and items tend to sell quickly at lower price points. Good for items that don't fit neatly into fashion-specific platforms.

Fees: 10% + payment processing. Best for: The North Face, Carhartt, general branded clothing at accessible price points.

Cirkulær — Curated consignment stores in Norway

Cirkulær is Norway's fastest-growing curated secondhand chain. Book an appointment, bring your clothes to one of their stores in Oslo, and they handle pricing, display, and sales. They accept quality items from brands like Ganni, Acne Studios, Sandro, and up to Hermès — curated for style, condition, and relevance.

Fees: Consignment — sellers receive 40% of the sale price (cash or store credit). Best for: Women in Norway selling curated, on-trend fashion. Zero effort after drop-off — they photograph, price, and sell for you.

Which platform should I use? A quick decision guide

Selling luxury or designer items?

Use Vestiaire Collective for the best luxury audience and authentication. Use The RealReal if you want them to handle everything.

Selling women's fashion in the US?

Start with Poshmark. Largest US women's fashion audience. Cross-list to Mercari for wider reach.

Selling men's streetwear or designer?

Grailed has the most engaged menswear audience. Cross-list to eBay for global reach.

Selling in Europe?

Vinted (zero fees, massive European audience). Use Vestiaire Collective for luxury pieces.

Selling trendy or vintage to Gen Z?

Depop — lowest fees and the right audience.

Just want to clear out your closet?

ThredUp — send a box, they handle the rest. Low payouts but zero effort.

Selling curated fashion in Norway?

Cirkulær — drop off your clothes at their Oslo stores. They handle everything and you get 40% of the sale price.

Tips for cross-listing across platforms

List on 2-3 platforms simultaneously — The same item listed on Poshmark, eBay, and Mercari reaches 3x the buyers. Delete from other platforms once it sells.
Adjust pricing per platform — Price 10-20% higher on Poshmark (buyers expect to negotiate) and at your target price on Mercari and eBay (buyers expect fixed pricing).
Reuse photos across platforms — Take one set of photos and use them everywhere. White or neutral backgrounds perform best across all platforms.
Use cross-listing tools — Tools like Crosslist, List Perfectly, and Vendoo automate posting to multiple platforms from a single listing.
Track inventory carefully — The biggest risk of cross-listing is selling the same item twice. Mark items as sold on all platforms immediately after a sale.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best app to sell used clothes?

The best app depends on what you're selling. For women's fashion in the US, Poshmark has the largest audience. For vintage and trendy items targeting Gen Z, Depop is ideal. For luxury and designer pieces, Vestiaire Collective offers authentication and a global luxury audience. For zero seller fees, Vinted is the best choice in Europe. For general clothing with the widest reach, eBay gives you access to a global marketplace. For men's designer and streetwear, Grailed has a dedicated audience.

Where can I sell designer clothes online?

The best platforms for selling designer clothes are Vestiaire Collective (12-25% fee, authentication included, global luxury audience), The RealReal (40-55% consignment commission but they handle everything including photography and shipping), and eBay (13-15% fee, global reach, best for rare pieces). For men's designer, Grailed charges 9% and has a dedicated fashion-forward audience. Poshmark (20% fee) also works well for designer items in the US market.

Which resale platform has the lowest fees?

Vinted has 0% seller fees — the buyer pays a protection fee instead. This makes it the cheapest platform for sellers. After Vinted, Depop charges 3.3% + $0.45 per transaction (payment processing only). Grailed charges 9%, Mercari charges 10%, eBay charges 13-15%, and Poshmark charges 20% (or $2.95 flat on sales under $15). The RealReal takes the largest cut at 40-55%, but they handle all the work.

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