Got stuff to get rid of?
Weve got some top-notch online-selling apps for iOS and Android thatll make the process much easier.
Have a look at our list of the best apps to sell things with right here.
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Best for Experienced Sellers: Craigslist
The most accepting and customizable of sales sites.
Very clean and easy to use.
Local but not too specific.
Unrestricted atmosphere can be intimidating for new sellers.
Potential problems with scammers and bullies.
It even has an officially licensed app.
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Easiest to Use: OfferUp
Step-by-step structure is great for newbies.
No repercussions for low reputation buyer scores.
Requires you to provide precise GPS location.
OfferUpformerly LetGotakes a step-by-step approach, moving you through each item.
It claims it can help you get an item up for sale in 30 seconds or less.
Best for In-Person Sales: 5Miles
Social media sharing options.
List services, garage sales, housing, and employment opportunities.
Selects secure places for buyers and sellers to meet.
Top sellers ranked by “levels” that indicate trustworthiness.
No support for less populated areas.
You might not want buyers to know you live within five miles of the dropoff point.
That 5Miles looks a lot like “Smiles” is a nice touch.
Best for Luxury Items: Shpock
Tone might seem slightly snobby.
Tells sellers if you’re close by, making purchases more likely.
Quality listings not buried by junk.
Free version is ad-supported.
Free version limits search rankings and number of photos.
Listings through paid versions get higher placement.
Shpock lists the high end of used items: good stuff, in good condition.
The app’s name is short for a “shop in your pocket.”
Best for Audience Reach: Facebook Marketplace
Largest audience of any of these apps.
Tightly integrated into the main site, so you don’t miss notifications.
Facebook privacy policies are a concern for some.
You need a Facebook account, and what you sell is tied to your name.
Facebook is many things.
One of those things is a very big yard sale, courtesy ofMarketplacein the main Facebook app.
Best Search Tools: VarageSale
Good search tools help your listing stand out.
Fast to upload an item once you’re verified.
Uses Facebook to verify identity.
VarageSale aims to be a bit less of a free-for-all than many other online markets.
Both buyers and sellers must be verified, but it’s completely free.
Here are a few ideas to ease the process and close a sale successfully and safely.
