We live busy and cluttered lives between work schedules, shuttling children, fulfilling social obligations, and tending to hobbies. Before we know it, we have created piles of unwanted and unused items. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the volume of stuff in our homes and never have enough time to do what we want.
The good news is many resale applications are available for you to sell unwanted items. Many of these sites are free and easy to use, and these sites could help you make extra money for the things that are going unused.
- Facebook Marketplace was introduced in 2016 and remains the most active site to sell unwanted or unused belongings to buyers in your local community. Facebook has 2.96 billion monthly active users and is the world’s biggest and most busy social media platform.
- Depop was founded in 2011 and is a resale fashion marketplace with 30 million active users, around 90% under 26. Although it’s most known as a clothing resale platform, you can find art, home decor, and books on the app. If you want to sell stylish and on-point clothing items, Depop is your online site.
- Poshmark This platform has over 80 million users, with over 200 million available listings. It is easily among the most popular resale apps in the thrifting online community. Users can buy and sell second-hand clothing items, home decor pieces, beauty products, and more on the platform.
- thredUP is a socially and environmentally-conscious thrift store. They believe “the clothes we wear have the power to create change.” Many consumers are unhappy with the culture of fast fashion and want to ensure their apparel remains sustainable, finding a home instead of a landfill.
- Craigslist is the most recognizable and well-known site to buy, sell, and find deals on used items. While many other resale applications have been introduced over the past decade, Craigslist is still widely used, with over 250 million monthly visits.
- PangoBooks, launched in 2021, has a simple mission: To create the most accessible and enjoyable place for readers to buy and sell books online. With an easy interface and a fast-growing network of buyers and sellers, PangoBooks easily creates an account that feels like your own online bookstore.
- Go Textbooks If you’ve been out of college for years but still have textbooks taking up space, GoTextbooks is an online commerce site offering quick and easy textbook-selling services for current and recent grads.
Storage Authority knows that clutter and unused items can be a nuisance. We want you to relax and be worry-free, so if you have a question about an existing unit or are looking to rent a future unit, call us at 262-676-8464. You can also visit our website or contact us today to learn more about our affordable rates!