12 Best Apps to Sell Stuff Locally and Online

Published on March 15, 2018 at 7:07 am by Nusreta Beranac in Lists

Getting rid of used items you no longer want has never been easier with these 12 best apps to sell stuff locally and online, so let’s check them out.

How lucky are we to live in an age where we don’t even have to lift our finger in order to buy something? Online shopping has changed the way we live, and while it may be lazy or sometimes annoying if you end up with the wrong size or color of an item, it is certainly convenient.

If you are interested in buying or selling items, you’ve probably researched some websites to buy and sell items so far, or you’ve checked out Wallpop vs Letgo vs Offerup vs Craigslist: Best App To Sell Stuff. Selling stuff locally is appealing because of one great advantage, and that is the fact that you don’t lose profit to shipping costs. Apps for selling stuff in your neighborhood and in your area are have made it really easy to sell stuff quickly. The process is very quick. You simply snap a photo of the item or items you wish to sell, write a short description, and set your price. Once you’ve picked the category, that’s it, you have successfully listed an item you want to sell.

Best Apps to Sell Stuff Locally and Online

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When using apps or websites to sell stuff locally, instead of shipping an item to a buyer’s address, you will meet with your buyer in person. Speaking of that, it is best if you agree to meet in a public spot just to be on the safe side. But if you’re not really keen on meeting with the buyers in person and you’d rather spend a few bucks on shipping costs instead, you should stick to selling stuff online only.

Now, the best apps to sell stuff are the popular apps because they will bring you the widest audience. The more people use the app, the more people will see your item so pay attention to that when you’re choosing the app. Those of you interested in making a business of it should consider what the best items to sell are. For that purpose, you should check out 11 High Margin Products to Sell Online.

Most of us have some old used items we no longer use. Why not get rid of them and earn some money too? There are some apps for selling certain categories only such as electronics, cars, furniture, etc. And there are others that allow you to sell all sorts of things such as eBay. While undoubtedly, eBay is probably the best place to find buyers and sellers, there are other great apps worth considering. In fact, there are so many of them that choosing only 12 was not all that easy.

We wanted to compile an ultimate list of the best apps to sell stuff locally and online, so we did a research to find the most popular apps. We wanted to find out what people who used these apps in the apps or are using them now think of them, so we checked what people on Reddit have to say about these apps. Naturally, we selected the most popular ones that people suggested, but we also considered sources such as The Balance and Well Kept Wallet as well, as they have listed some of the best apps for selling and buying things too.

Here are the 12 best apps to sell stuff locally and online.

12. Shpock

Shpock is a great app to sell used things you no longer need. As it is very easy to list an item, why don’t you get rid of that cluster of things and earn a few bucks too? Snap a photo of all the items you don’t want to use any more, write a short description for each of them, and set your desired price. You can use the app for free or upgrade to premium membership. This allows you to use the app without any ads and you can also add more photos. Shpock is quite a popular app for selling stuff.

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11. Tradyo

You can sell items locally or list services and garage sales on Tradyo which ranks 11th on our list of best apps to sell stuff locally and online. You can communicate with buyers via chat (this is a default method), or you can have buyers contact you via phone, as you will. One of the best things about Tradyo is that listings on Tradyo are displayed according to zip code. This is great if you don’t like the other apps which show your exact location. It’s also a great app for selling stuff in your neighborhood.

10. Instagram

If you use Instagram (and we’re guessing that you do), you’ve probably realized the potential of this app and noticed that people are using it to sell things worldwide. Instagram is a great place to sell things locally, and many businesses have realized that already, as I’m sure you’ve noticed. Just like with other apps, snap a photo of the item, write a short description and include the price, and that’s it. That’s why this is probably the best app to sell clothes on our list. Since you already have followers from your area, you can see how this is a clever idea. But a lot of people use Instagram to sell things across the country, and they ship the item and charge the shipping costs to the buyer. Anyway, if you have something to sell, why not give it a try?

9. Facebook Marketplace

It’s clear why Facebook Marketplace is a convenient place to sell or buy things because most people already use Facebook. It is very easy to sell items here as it is with other apps. Simply take a photo of the item you wish to sell, write a short description, and set your price.

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8. VarageSale

We are continuing our list of best apps to sell stuff locally and online with VarageSale, where you can sell both old and new items, and you can use the app for free. You can sell whatever you want including electronics and furniture, and anything else you no longer need. VarageSale takes safety very seriously so each buyer or seller must create a profile first with a picture and a name. It also has a hotline where you can report suspicious activity.

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7. Close5

If you want to sell stuff to people who live in your area, Close5 is a great app to do that. Close5 ranks 7th on our list of best apps to sell stuff locally and online, and it is eBay’s alternative market where you can list items you want to sell and share your listing on Facebook. It allows buyers to throw out a price, so you don’t have to set one yourself.

6. Declutter

You’ve probably heard about this website before, but Declutter also has an app so that you can sell things more easily now. This is another great app for selling stuff you don’t need any more such as DVDs, cell phones, textbooks, etc.

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5. Craigslist

What’s best about Craigslist, even though some people don’t prefer this app, is the fact that it has a large audience, so your chances of reaching buyers are significantly higher. Download the app, which is very similar to the original website, and start selling.

4. 5miles

If you have some stuff to sell, try 5miles. 5miles is one of the best apps for selling and buying and one of the most popular ones lately. Simply choose one or more photos of the item you wish to sell, choose a category, and list it. 5miles offers you the possibility to list more than simply items such as all sorts of services, jobs or even garage sales. You can choose your location, set your price, and wait for the buyers. You can even get paid through 5miles Wallet.

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And now, let’s see the top three best apps to sell stuff locally and online.

3. eBay

While many think that eBay is only for selling things to buyers far away in another country, eBay is actually great for selling stuff locally as well. Needless to say, eBay has a large audience, and this allows you to reach a lot of buyers. Buyers can leave feedback upon their purchase, which is more than useful for you as a seller. If you provide great customer experience, naturally, buyers will trust you and will buy from you again.

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2. Letgo

Letgo seems to be one of the most popular apps to sell stuff locally, and for a good reason. Some even call it the best Craigslist alternative there is. All you have to do is snap a picture of the item you wish to sell, list it, and wait for a buyer.

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1. OfferUp

We ranked OfferUp as the best app to sell stuff locally and online because of the many reviews we read. Just take a photo of the item you want to sell, write a description and include a price as well. You can also add a title for your item (the app will suggest an automatic title based on the photo), and that’s it. OfferUp is extremely popular and allows both buyers and sellers to leave feedback which is very helpful. If you offer great customer experience, you will receive good feedback, and OfferUp will then reward you.