5 Best Sites to Sell Clothes Online in 2024

This article shows you the best sites to sell clothes online. Selling unwanted clothes is a great way to make money. You’re wasting money if you’ve been tossing them in the bin or giving them away for free.

For the longest time, I always sold my clothes on eBay. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I discovered other excellent clothes marketplaces. Now, I have tried and reviewed them all, and below are my favourite sites.

1. eBay

• 🎂 Founded: 1995
• 🌍 Available: Worldwide
• 👚 You can sell: everything
• ⭐ Trustpilot score: 1.3/5.0

eBay is the go-to platform for many people. It is the most well-known website, with 182 million users worldwide. This means you have access to millions of potential customers. There are different ways to sell on eBay:

• Seven days standard auction
• One to three days auction
• Sell at a fixed price

Read more about my best tips for selling clothes on eBay.

With eBay, you get your money as soon as the buyer pays. In my experience, most buyers pay immediately via PayPal. For some users, eBay keeps the money for 21 days or until the buyer has left a review. My money is always held, so I encourage buyers to leave reviews.

Fees

Fees are a common complaint from eBay users. You pay 10% to eBay as a fee (capped at £250). This may not sound like much, but if you sell for £100, £10 of this would go to eBay. To avoid this fee, I recommend waiting for £1 weekend promotions. You’ll only pay £1, no matter what you sell for.

You can list up to 1,000 items monthly without a listing fee. Extra listings cost £0.35 per listing. Read more in the list of fees.

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
You can set the price Seller protection	High competition High fees

2. Depop

• 🎂 Founded: 2011
• 🌍 Available: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy
• 👚 You can sell: Clothes for young people
• ⭐ Trustpilot score: 1.7/5.0

Depop is a fun website combining the best of eBay and Instagram. Instead of influencers, ordinary people model their clothes. (Though posting a picture of your clothes is also fine.) Currently, the site has 30 million users, and 90% are under 26. Read more in my Depop review.

Depop is great for targeting younger people. However, selling requires a little effort as you have to interact more. For each sale, Depop charges the seller a fee of 10% of the sale price. There are no listing fees.

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Great to sell to young people Adds a fun aspect to selling	High effort People try to haggle often

3. ASOS Marketplace

• 🎂 Founded: 2010
• 🌍 Available: Worldwide
• 👚 You can sell: Clothes and accessories
• ⭐ Trustpilot score: 1.3/5.0

ASOS is one of the leading online fashion stores in the UK. ASOS marketplace launched in 2010. Currently, it offers over 900 brands with over 130,000 products. On the platform, you can open your own boutique.

In your boutique, you need to have at least 15 items. An advantage is having a supply of clothes or a large backlog in your wardrobe. Read more in my ASOS Marketplace review.

Fees

ASOS Marketplace charges a commission of 20% per sale. This is more expensive than other websites, but you also get some perks:

• A custom storefront
• A custom blog
• A dedicated account manager

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Great service Wide audience	High fees Need to sell at least 15 items

4. Vestiaire Collective

• 🎂 Founded: 2009
• 🌍 Available: Worldwide
• 👚 You can sell: Luxury and designer clothes and accessories
• ⭐ Trustpilot score: 3.5/5.0

Vestiaire Collective specialises in pre-owned designer clothes. Sellers can only sell clothes from the 12,000 specified brands. Read more in my Vestiaire Collective review.

When you sell an item, you ship it to Vestiaire Collective for verification. Then, they send it to the buyer. Equally, Vestiaire Collective acts as an intermediate for the payment. Having an extra step in the selling process reduces the risk of scams.

Fees

Vestiaire Collective’s fees are as follows:

• Items listed for up to £130 have a fixed commission of £13.
• For every item over £6500, the fixed amount is £1300.
• For all other amounts, the commission depends on the sale price. It will represent between 15-25% of the selling price.
• And for every item sold for less than £20, the seller’s gain is £0.

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Can get high prices for designer products	High fees Can only sell specific brands

5. Vinted

• 🎂 Founded: 2008
• 🌍 Available: Worldwide
• 👚 You can sell: Vintage clothes
• ⭐ Trustpilot score: 3.6/5.0

Vinted is a website that allows you to swap, buy, or sell clothes. You can list and sell your clothes for free. You receive payments into your Vinted account, from which you can withdraw anytime.

Instead of the seller, Vinted makes its money from the buyers. They charge a 3-8% buyer protection fee on every sale price. The main concern with Vinted is that the platform has been prone to scams. There have been fewer issues recently, but you should still be careful.

Read more about the pros and cons of selling on Vinted.

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Free to use Easy to use	Beware of scams

Tips to Sell Unwanted Clothes Online

1. Start Slowly

When selling clothes, start with one item at a time. If you want to resell clothes, you can make an extra £200 per week selling clothes. However, starting slow will help you not feel overwhelmed.

Starting slowly also allows you to gather experience. You can incorporate your learnings from earlier sales to improve. This experience helps to increase your profit.

2. Sell Seasonally

Winter clothes fetch better prices during autumn or early winter. Summer clothes sell better during spring or early summer. More people look for these items during these times, so you can sell more easily.

3. Take Good Pictures

Most people look at pictures before they read headlines. You won’t need a particular camera. Good presentation and light are the key factors to focus on.

4. Use Keywords in Descriptions

There are millions of items listed. The only way to find a specific one is by using the website’s search function. Buyers can only see you if you use the right title and description for your items.

If you are unsure about keywords, look at other sellers’ listings. Most have some words in common. These are your keywords. Another method is to imagine yourself looking for clothes. What would you type into the search bar?

5. Be Cautious

Some sites are more prone to scams than others. However, everyone can become a victim. You can minimise the risk by staying vigilant. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is a scam.

6. Ensure Clothes Are Clean and Sellable

Before you send off your clothes, check their condition. If they are dirty or have creases, the buyer may complain or leave a bad review.

Your clothes should have no stains, holes, or alterations. If they do, you must describe these in your listing. Presentation is also essential when shipping clothes. Fold them nicely and perhaps add a hanger.

7. Package Your Clothes Securely

Posting your clothes securely is essential. You should avoid excess weight and size to reduce shipping costs. I typically put smaller items into mailing bags. For more expensive clothes, I use bubble wrap. Additionally, having a supply of packing paper and duct tape is a must. You can buy these in bulk to save money.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best place to sell clothes online?

The best place to sell clothes online depends on the clothes you have. eBay is great for general clothes. However, for clothes for younger people, Depop is a great alternative. For luxury items, Vestiaire Collective is the best platform.

How can I sell clothes at home?

You can sell clothes at home by listing them online. This is low effort; you can list clothes in under 15 minutes. Once your item sells, all you have to do is bring it to the post. Some platforms also let you arrange collection.

How can I make money fast by selling clothes?

The fastest way to make money by selling clothes is through eBay. You can set up a one- or three-day auction. This way, users only have one or three days to bid on your item. However, selling fast means your earnings might be lower.

Selling Clothes Online Summary

Selling your old clothes is a great way to declutter and make money. Clothes are one of the best household items to sell for quick cash. Thanks to technology, selling is easy and almost hassle free. There are many websites to sell clothes online, including:

• eBay
• Depop
• ASOS Marketplace
• Vestiaire Collective
• Vinted

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