eBay
Almost anything — electronics, collectibles, parts
Pros
- Largest buyer pool
- Buy-it-now + auctions
- Strong seller protections
Watch out
- · Steeper learning curve
- · Returns can be friction
- · Promoted listings tempting but pricey
We compared every major reseller marketplace on fees, audience, payout speed, and what actually sells. Here's the honest breakdown.
| Platform | Best for | Effective fee | Audience | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | Almost anything — electronics, collectibles, parts | 13-15% | 135M+ buyers globally | 2 days after delivery |
| Mercari | General household, clothing, beginner-friendly | ~13.4% + $0.50 | 50M+ US users | Instant ($3 fee) or free 5-day |
| Depop | Streetwear, vintage, Gen-Z fashion | ~13.8% + $0.45 | 30M+ users, 90% under 26 | PayPal — 1-3 days |
| Poshmark | Women's clothing, brand-name fashion | 20% over $15 | 80M+ users, US-heavy | 2-3 days after delivery |
| StockX | Sneakers, hype apparel, collectibles | 10-12% | Sneakerheads + collectors worldwide | After authentication (~5 days) |
| Whatnot | Live selling — trading cards, sneakers, toys | ~11% + $0.30 | Live-shopping native, fast-growing | Daily payouts available |
Almost anything — electronics, collectibles, parts
Pros
Watch out
General household, clothing, beginner-friendly
Pros
Watch out
Streetwear, vintage, Gen-Z fashion
Pros
Watch out
Women's clothing, brand-name fashion
Pros
Watch out
Sneakers, hype apparel, collectibles
Pros
Watch out
Live selling — trading cards, sneakers, toys
Pros
Watch out
Selling general stuff? Start on eBay + Mercari. eBay gets you reach, Mercari is friction-free for smaller items.
Selling fashion? Depop for vintage/streetwear under 30, Poshmark for branded women's clothing.
Selling sneakers or hype? StockX wins on price discovery. List on eBay too for items StockX won't authenticate.
Selling cards, toys, or collectibles? Whatnot's live format converts dramatically better than static listings.
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