Forget Holding A Garage Sale When You Can Sell Your Stuff With These 7 Apps
No need for Goodwill trips with this handy app arsenal.
OfferUp is hailed as one of the most user-friendly buying and selling apps out there. It is also a local-focused app allowing you to buy and sell between neighbors without the hassle of a garage sale.
Perks: You can sort items based on category to find the exact couch, blender or dining room set you want!
Available (free) for iPhone and Android.
The Amazon Seller app is much more business focused than other options. It allows for direct conversation with buyers to answer questions and listing multiple items available to the entire Amazon clientele.
Perks: The app also offers guidance on starting your own online store.
Everything that appears on the "Pinterest-like" home screen to buy or hire is within 5 miles of your location to ensure accessibility. The in-app communication function also preserves privacy and sensitive contact information.
Perks: Along with pictures, users can upload voice recordings going over the specifics of an item that are less easily explained via text. Plus, it's completely free!
Available (free) for iPhone and Android.
Trove specializes in vintage housewares and furniture, along with other vintage items. The app is also location-based to make pick up easy and convenient.
Perks: The Trove app also fosters a vibrant community of DIYers who offer tons of advice on home decor. You can also use Venmo (aka a credit card) to pay for your purchase.
Available (free) on iPhone and Android.
Poshmark specializes in fashion forward items sold gently used from your very own closet. In-app communication also allows for haggling and no matter what, the deals on these on-trend designer items is amazing.
Perks: Posh also offers a style guide for those mornings you just can't think of what to wear as well as hosting virtual Posh parties based on specific brands you're interested in.
Note: Poshmark does claim a 20% commission on items sold for more than $15.
Available for iPhone and Android.
Boxes is unique in that the buying and selling is primarily focused around collectible items. The primary purpose of the app is to keep track of your own personal collection (be it "Star Wars" memorabilia, baseball cards, art, etc.) but it also offers buying and selling features. This allows a more like-minded connection between fellow collectors.
Perks: Even if not interested in buying or selling, you can browse the collections of others for products you are interested in.
Available for iPhone.
Mercari is another large-scale selling app that also tracks shipping progress for your purchased items. Products start as low as $3.
Perks: Mercari can also post to social media to promote your items and expand your buyer pool!
Available for iPhone and Android.