Garage sales aren't the only method to sell your items locally. With the advent of technology, there are many mobile applications available that allow you to sell your items within your local area. These apps come in many styles, from simple classifieds that show items to prospective buyers to proper online marketplaces that allow you to sell your items.
eBay
Established in 1995, eBay was founded in 1995. It is one of the most popular online marketplaces, with 147 million users worldwide. You can sell your items via two methods on eBay auctions or fixed-price listings. The auction set is perhaps the most popular feature of the app. It's as easy as uploading a photo of the item you'd like to sell, setting the start price, and choosing the time frame for the auction. (You could run an auction for 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 days.) Remember that you are legally bound to offer the product to the bid that the winner placed when the auction is over. Buyers may also bid on items through eBay's automatic bidding system, which bids automatically in higher increments than the previous bid.
Poshmark
Selling everything, from ladies' clothes to shoes and handbags, even makeup and jewelry on Poshmark. An online marketplace for commerce and fashion-conscious shoppers. This app is a fantastic option for those who wish to purge and refresh their wardrobe and make a profit by selling their clothes. Poshmark offers over 200 million products for sale, with a sale every minute within the United States.
OfferUp
OfferUp can be described as an application that awards sellers who provide excellent customer service. Sellers and buyers can leave feedback about a specific transaction. Feedback on OfferUp is extremely useful to make sure you're not scammed. It is possible to join the Facebook profile to verify your identity for added security. OfferUp functions as an app that is a localized version of eBay. It allows you to add products to your watch list and inquire about the seller's needs using the chat feature in the app and even makes counteroffers. OfferUp, along with Letgo, is now part of the same application.
Bookoo
Bookoo is a family-friendly app with boards across the majority of states and even a few U.S. military bases all over the world. The app is classified as a Social Media Platform. Buyers and sellers can both make a profile and connect with other users. You can establish the trust of the buyer before meeting them. Being unable to "meet" the buyer before the sale is one of the reasons that sellers stay away from Craigslist. Your profile will also list the additional items you've posted. This helps you sell additional items to buyers looking to purchase more than one product.
Etsy
Etsy was founded in 2005 to serve as a marketplace to sell vintage products, crafts, and hand-crafted goods. More than 65 million items are available on the site, and sellers can sell everything from art prints and crochet patterns to vintage engagement rings. Etsy is an excellent alternative for those who have hand-crafted or vintage objects they wish to sell. Etsy sellers must pay a variety of charges, such as a listing fee and a processing fee for payments, and a shipping charge. Although the costs do add up, it's cheaper than other platforms. Making your own Etsy Standard Account is free. However, you'll need perks such as shop customization and customized discount codes for web addresses; the Etsy Plus account costs only $10 per month.
If you want to begin selling your products on Etsy, it is necessary to establish an account name for your store before submitting the first sale. It is possible to upload up to 10 images of the item and an audio clip. Then you'll add information about the item, such as who designed the item, the type of that item, and when the item was created (if the item is vintage), along with a brief description, price, and tags. Then, you can decide if you'd like to provide free shipping or let buyers pay to ship. In the final step, you'll need to input your bank account details and billing details to get paid.
