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Where are the best places to buy and sell vintage online? We take a look at what each platform has to offer
Note: This article was originally published Jun. 8, 2021 and has been updated for 2025. For the most updated fee rates, check each platform’s website.
As the online resale market continues to grow, more consumers are looking to shop secondhand — and more people are looking to sell it.
According to secondhand retailer thredUP, online resale is the fastest-growing sector of the secondhand-goods industry and is expected to grow 21 per cent each year through 2027. By 2027, resale will have grown nine times faster than the overall retail sector, the company says in its 2023 Resale Report.
Selling vintage online has been happening since the early days of the internet, but ever since March 2020 and the subsequent COVID-related closures, the market has been booming. Some sellers operate online-only stores while others offer digital versions of their bricks-and-mortar shops hosted on a buy-and-sell or resale platform.
Where are the best places to buy and sell vintage and pre-loved from a variety of vendors online? We take a look at what each marketplace platform has to offer below.
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Pre-loved and vintage clothing dominate this UK-based, seller-focused fashion marketplace, though you will also find new designer clothing and streetwear available from independent labels.
Users can open “shops” to sell their goods, and shoppers use a simple search function to browse for clothes and accessories. The interface is very similar to Instagram, making it intuitive to use.
The platform, which was acquired by Etsy in 2021, sees over 180,000 listings per day.
Depop’s audience skews young — 90 per cent of users are under age 26.
Transactions are conducted mainly via PayPal and Depop Payments, though Depop is currently rolling out Apple Pay, Google Pay and credit card/debit card in-app purchases.
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If you’re in Canada or the U.S., this website/app marketplace lets you set up “closets” or “boutiques” to sell secondhand, vintage and new clothing, beauty products and home decor. Selection tends to be heavy on the “pre-loved” items, meaning they are less than 20 years old, though there is a solid amount of vintage to be found.
Shoppers can browse from over 300 million listings, follow sellers to keep tabs on what’s new in their “closets,” and attend in-app virtual shopping parties.
Buyers cover the flat-rate shipping for US$7.97 in the U.S. and CA$12.49 plus GST/HST for home deliver via Canada Post in Canada. Poshmark also provides sellers with pre-paid, pre-addressed shipping labels.
The site accepts payment via credit or debit, and also allows trading if the buyer covers shipping costs.
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Vintage sellers use this popular global online marketplace for makers and creators to list everything from vintage clothing and accessories to vintage home decor and furniture to “upcycled” or reworked vintage items that have been given modern flair.
The site provides some good editorial resources: buyers can browse design inspiration from Etsy’s curators, and easily find creators that are either for specific groups, such as kids, or run by specific groups, such as Black-owned shops.
With over 5.9 million active sellers and an audience of 89.9 million active buyers browsing over 85 million items for sale, Etsy has a strong captive audience.
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The original buy-and-sell bidding marketplace is a good place to find vintage, antiques and secondhand items, whether by individual item or by lot. Buy-it-now options allow for immediate transactions, whereas other items are sold via traditional auction. It’s also a great place to do research on the value and history of comparable items.
Buyers can filter through listings and specify search options such as free international shipping, free local pickup, authorized sellers and accepted returns. They can also save sellers’ stores to be notified when there are new listings.
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Billed as “the community marketplace,” this resale platform is based on live selling, which is enabled via an app.
Sellers can create listings on Whatnot’s online marketplace, but the caveat is they must regularly “go live” to show off their inventory so users can bid and buy in real time.
Vintage and thrifted fashion, streetwear, bags, jewellery and accessories are only a few of the categories sold via the platform — sellers also deal in toys and trading cards, comics, games, NFTs and more.
Currently, sellers must be located in the United States or Canada, and apply to be considered. Applications are approved based on a number of factors, including product quality, quantity and authenticity.
Approved sellers create listings for review, which go live if accepted. If a buyer requests verification, the seller ships the item to Whatnot and gets paid after the verification process. If a buyer doesn’t request verification, sellers send items directly to the buyer and get paid after receipt.
Sellers have the option to conduct giveaways to viewers in their livestream. Buyers can choose to buy immediately or make an offer for lower than the listed price.
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This search engine, available via an app and a website, crawls a number of vintage resale marketplaces to showcase specific products identified by users.
For example, search for “1970s dress” and the app will pull products listed not only on eBay, Etsy, Grailed, The RealReal and others, but also from over 700 independent online stores.
Results are displayed in a photo-forward manner and link out to the original listing. And searches can get pretty specific: try something like “pink tulip skirt” and watch the items roll in.
Founders Liisa Jokinen and Sampo Karjalainen say they are driven by sustainability and the opportunity to bring vintage clothing to the masses. They also publish an editorial section on the website with tips, tricks and stories on all things vintage.
Canadian users: note the app is global and pulls from some marketplaces that don’t ship to Canada. Check each marketplace’s shipping details.
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This pre-loved luxury and designer fashion marketplace is founded on the company’s commitment to sustainability — it’s the first B Corp fashion resale platform.
Certified B Corporations have met a rigorous set of standards for social and environmental governance, accountability and transparency. Vestiaire encourages local purchases and direct shipping to cut down on carbon emissions, and offers minimal packaging that’s 100 per cent recycled and recyclable.
Shoppers can browse by designer label, vintage, apparel and accessories across the massive database — more than 3,000 items are added every day, all quality checked by the company’s authentication experts. The platform, available on desktop and on iOS and Android apps, accepts price offers and offers customized item alerts.
Sellers reach 15 million international buyers when they list. When an item sells, the seller ships directly to Vestiaire Collective so it can be quality-checked and authenticated before the company forwards it to the buyer.
Once this process is completed, the company deducts sale fees before directly depositing the remainder of the sale price into the seller’s account.
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Menswear has its own marketplace in Grailed, a website/app platform and editorial experience that allows people in Canada and the U.S. to buy and sell new or secondhand and vintage clothing amid nearly three million listings.
High-end luxury vintage and pre-loved pieces from brand-name designers such as YSL live in the Grails section of the app, whereas vintage clothing or pre-loved items from mass-market brands can be found in the Core section.
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Varage Sale = virtual garage sale. This app was founded by a Canadian mom and has been around since 2012. The idea is it’s not anonymous: Users need to request to join a regional or local community, and all transactions use your real name or photo, either via Facebook verification, Google sign-in or via email.
Each community has its own set of rules that sellers need to abide by. Buyers will message or comment on items they’re interested in, and the seller can work out the final details via private message before reserving the item for the buyer and setting the final price. Meetups can be scheduled directly in the app.
Sellers can enable their own “My VarageSale Store” to house all of their products for sale — doing this means the products can be seen by users who aren’t registered on the app, but who will need to register to buy.
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First launched in 1998, this marketplace offers high-end vintage and antiques, including jewellery, collectibles, crystal, porcelain, furniture, dolls and more. Some contemporary pieces are accepted as well, including fine art or rare items.
Vendors are pre-screened by the Ruby Lane team to ensure quality and professionalism, and the site runs a secret shopper program to maintain high standards of customer service by the shops on the platform.
Some items are priced as marked, and others are open to offers. Listing descriptions are thorough and detail the full history of an item. Shoppers can sign up for alerts when new arrivals are added to any category.
Sellers must maintain good standing on their accounts with a minimum of 10 items listed at any given time.
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ASOS Marketplace is owned by UK fashion giant ASOS. It’s home to 900+ international, independent brands and vintage boutiques.
Shoppers can browse vintage styles alongside new designs on the platform, via type of product or boutique. A “Trending Now” section curates selections from across the marketplace, and filters allow users to drill down into vintage-only or specific era searches.
Sellers must be approved to join — the platform is very selective — and have at least 15 items to launch. The platform is stringent about shipping and delivery times and feedback ratings in order for sellers to remain in good standing.
They also receive opportunities for editorial coverage on the ASOS Marketplace website and social media, plus access to the ASOS expert team for best practices on e-commerce.
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Tastemakers, interior designers and set decorators flock to Chairish for their vintage and antique home furnishings and arts. More than 2,000 listings are added per day on this mammoth marketplace from more than 12,000 small businesses.
Featured collections and trend reports make it easy for buyers to browse what’s new across a multitude of categories including furniture, art, lighting, decor and rugs. Buy now, pay later and trade rewards programs are also available for shoppers.
Prices are listed in USD. Select items are shippable to Canada, otherwise this site currently ships to the U.S. only. However, items sold from other countries may be picked up in their country of origin.
Sellers can choose to sell or consign. Chairish maintains strict curatorial guidelines for its online storefronts. It also handles the way listings look, optimizes them for its audience and pushes them out to its large audience.
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From new to pre-loved, Mercari is a treasure trove of fashion, electronics, home decor, toys and more.
Founded in Japan in 2013, this online marketplace expanded to all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia just a year after its launch. In 2024, Mercari introduced Mercari x Japan, a feature allowing U.S. shoppers to explore and purchase items directly from the Japanese marketplace.
With a user-friendly interface and over 350,000 new items listed daily, Mercari has become a go-to destination for buying and selling. The platform caters to a diverse audience by offering tools for both casual sellers and small businesses to easily list their items and reach a wide customer base.
For buyers, Mercari currently accepts all major credit cards, as well as Venmo, Zip and Apple Pay. As for sellers, the platform currently cashes out through Instant Pay or direct deposit.
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A vintage-only marketplace for art, furniture, lighting and decor that launched in June 2022. Because the international vendors are highly curated, sellers need to apply to be accepted.
Shoppers can peruse by type of item, style or shop. Prices are posted in USD and include applicable taxes. Worldwide shipping available.
The platform seeks serious sellers who view their vintage shop as a business, whether full-time or side hustle. The monthly fee covers a landing page, marketing and advertising, plus involvement in the Vintage Keepers community with events and markets.
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With a goal of simplifying thrifting for shoppers and helping people monetize their closets in the name of making fashion sustainable, Curtsy is for all the trendsetters in the U.S.
For buyers, they curate the shopping experience to your interests by offering a style quiz to get tailored picks and a “Daily Drops” section inspired by your recent shopping.
Find something you like? All you have to do is go forward with buying it outright or you can make an offer to the seller for a lower amount.
Looking to sell? Curtsy only allows for the sale of women’s clothing and accessories in like-new/excellent condition. All you have to do is take photos of what you’re listing, price it, wait for it to be approved by their moderating team, and poof, you’re in business.
Though they launched in 2016, the team at Curtsy has come a long way offering items at up to 70% off retail prices, generating over $36 million in earnings for sellers. Whether you’re a buyer, a seller or maybe both, this app has something for everyone.
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Bringing together over 150 million users across the U.S. since 2011, OfferUp is the land of connection.
While its focus is on buyers and sellers connecting through the listed items, they also help folks seek new employment opportunities in their local communities.
Whether you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe, decorate your home, find something special for your furry friend, or give your own items a second life, OfferUp makes the process simple.
Being a mobile-first marketplace, all you need to sell is a smartphone or tablet. While there is a limit to how many listings you can post per month depending on the category of the item, you can purchase more to keep up with your inventory.
And with the name being OfferUp, all the buyer needs to do is buy the item for the amount listed or offer an amount to the seller for the item of their choice. After that, they can choose for it to be shipped to them or to meet with the seller in person (the app also helps you locate safe places to meet). The best part? OfferUp doesn’t charge fees or take a commission from your in-person transactions.
With a clean, easy-to-navigate website and an emphasis on in-person interactions, this marketplace does bring people together.
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The Lithuanian-made Vinted app, which currently serves 65 million users, has focused on the European market since it launched in 2008. The app expanded to serve Canada in 2021 but pulled out in early 2024.
The app allows users to buy, sell and swap pre-loved, secondhand and unworn new clothes for women, men and children, as well as home decor, electronics and entertainment items. The app’s search function lets shoppers browse by category, condition, price, colour and size.
Buyers can find items, then either ask the seller questions or make an offer with a price for that item or a bundle of items. Buyers pay for shipping, and rates depend on the package size and location.
Sellers can “bump” their items for a fee or use “Wardrobe Spotlights” to get their wardrobe in front of more people. Sellers receive an auto-generated shipping label from Vinted once the buyer selects their preferred shipping method.
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1stDibs is where buyers and collectors can find rare, high-quality pieces of furniture, fine art, jewellery, home decor and fashion. Since launching in 2000, the platform has built a reputation for curating remarkable pieces and connecting shoppers with top-tier sellers and galleries worldwide.
Adding thousands of new items to the site every week, the site ensures a consistently evolving selection of items for its 6.3 million registered users. Every sale is backed by the “1stDibs Promise,” which offers buyer protection, secure global delivery and a price-match guarantee.
1stDibs carefully vets each seller and listing through its team of in-house authentication experts. This meticulous curation process ensures that every piece meets the platform’s high standards.
Shopping on 1stDibs is simple — create an account to begin exploring their exquisite collection. For design professionals, consider signing up for their Trade 1st Program to get access to exclusive pricing and benefits.
The site maintains a competitive selection process to vet sellers, but the numbers speak for themselves — average orders on 1stDibs exceed $2,500. To apply to sell, submit an application through the website, provide two references to verify your reliability, and await approval.
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NikNax is an online marketplace specializing in antiques and collectibles. Its hosted on District, a website that connects buyers and sellers with niche interests.
It was launched in October 2023 by Jocelyn Elizabeth (a.k.a. Crazy Lamp Lady on YouTube) and, since then, has welcomed 36,000 members, including over 4,000 sellers who vend everything from jewellery to home decor to clothing, and beyond.
District offers an interactive shopping experience for its marketplaces. Sellers on District can host live sales, allowing them to showcase their inventory in real time. NikNax sellers often take advantage of this feature, allowing buyers to see items up close and purchase them on the spot.
More than just a marketplace, NikNax is a hub for antique enthusiasts and collectors looking for a unique and engaging shopping experience.
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Virtual Antique Marketplace (VAMP) is a land of nostalgia hosted on District, a website dedicated to connecting buyers and sellers with niche interests.
Established in June 2023, this marketplace features sellers sharing their best home decor, jewellery and other sentimental finds with roughly 12,000 community members.
Similar to NikNax, sellers on VAMP host live sales for mid-century modern vintage, old-school board games, toys and collectibles, and more.
Whether you’re looking to take a trip down memory lane, transform your house with vintage decor, or join the seller community yourself, VAMP offers a wonderful selection offered by sellers who are passionate about keeping the past alive.
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Lucky Sweater is a trading hub with an emphasis on building community, buying less and sharing more.
This marketplace comprises community groups that focus on a specific niche such as vintage clothing, pre-loved clothing, handmade clothing and maker supplies, outdoor gear and more.
Trading is free for both parties, but those looking to enhance their experience can opt for a Lucky Sweater Sustainer membership at US$7.99/month or US$75.99/year. Sustainer members gain access to unlimited communities, early access to select pieces, and additional perks, while free users can still trade without restrictions and join up to two communities at a time.
And for those still looking to buy and sell instead of trade, you can participate in Lucky Sweater’s monthly Buy & Sell Days event for community members based in the U.S and Canada.
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Canadian-owned and woman-led, Starluv is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers to share new and gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, handmade items andnew beauty products.
Starluv provides pre-paid tracked shipping labels for easy delivery. For those who prefer in-person exchanges, Starluv Meetups allow buyers and sellers 14 days to coordinate a safe meetup, with both parties receiving a unique delivery code to ensure a secure transaction.
Payments are processed through Stripe, supporting all major debit and credit cards, as well as Google Pay.
With its emphasis on safety, Starluv users can feel confident in their transactions while supporting sustainable fashion and affordable shopping.
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Instagram is visually driven and one of the longest-running social media platforms. It also now has marketplace capabilities, not to mention a massive audience — we’re talking over 2.4 billion monthly active users.
Instagram’s ubiquitousness for personal use means that it’s become one of the most popular places to sell vintage online — rather than relying on buyers to check their dedicated shopping apps regularly, sellers can connect with potential shoppers on an app that they are probably already using anyway.
Selling features have improved over the past couple of years, with product integration, the ability to create reels and guides, and the debut of Instagram Live all making the platform a more marketing-focused one.
The drawback to this, of course, is having to compete for attention amid the myriad other accounts that a shopper may be following.
Sellers on Instagram conduct “drops” on Instagram Stories or on their feeds, and frequently collaborate with other sellers to host online vintage “markets.”
However, product integration and selling via the in-app platform (Instagram Shopping) come with some eligibility requirements that need to be fulfilled, including being listed as a business account. Many vintage sellers use Instagram as a place to showcase their products, and then conduct the transaction offline via e-transfer, local pickup or their own e-commerce website.
The platform, which now favours video content and carousel posts, can be difficult to crack in terms of getting your content seen. Sponsored posts are a good way to guarantee reach.
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Most people know about Facebook Marketplace, and we’ll get to that in a minute. But Facebook Groups are also an excellent place to buy and sell vintage online.
In many ways, they can be better — as a vintage seller, you are getting in front of a dedicated group of people with common interests, and as a vintage buyer, you can be a bit more sure that what is being sold is authentic.
Many Facebook groups have code of conduct rules and abide by conditions of entry — for example, you usually need to request to join a group. A group that focuses on mid-century furniture may remove members who are not posting authentic mid-century furniture for sale.
As far as furniture goes, many listings are pickup or delivery only, so start with following Facebook vintage selling groups within your own region.
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Remember Craigslist? (It still exists, by the way.) Facebook has essentially replaced the maligned buy-and-sell marketplace and made it a bit more trustworthy — because listings are tied to personal Facebook accounts, buyers can at least put a face to a name and even communicate directly via the app’s Messenger service.
FB Marketplace still has its drawbacks — as with any platform, there are scammers and horror stories, like sellers agreeing to a sale only for the buyer to show up and find out the item has been sold to someone else. But by and large, there are a lot of legitimate sellers and people looking to unload unwanted items, vintage or otherwise.
Sellers can set up pages (or “commerce profiles”) that Facebook users can follow to keep track of new items for sale. These commerce profiles also have ratings, which add a layer of transparency and accountability.
As a buyer, one of the best parts about Facebook Marketplace is the platform’s powerful algorithms will serve you “today’s picks” in line with things you have previously searched for, making for an easy and quick way to check if anything is new.
As a seller, one thing to keep in mind is there are a lot of “lurkers” on Facebook who are just browsing the app and don’t have much intent to buy — which makes it more of a supplementary platform on which to sell vintage, rather than one you can truly count on for income.
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Ever find yourself nostalgic for the days of trading and bartering? With Bunz, it doesn’t have to stay a thought in your head — it can become a reality.
Whether you forgot to return something, received a gift you can’t use, or simply want to declutter, Bunz gives you the chance to trade your item with someone else.
With active communities in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., connecting with like-minded individuals is easy.
While earning cash from selling your items is great, platforms like Bunz focus on building community and supporting one another. Instead of spending money, why not trade something you no longer need for something you do?
Bunz reminds us that sometimes it’s about more than just money—it’s about creating meaningful exchanges. So, the next time you’re looking to clear out or find something new, consider swapping instead of shopping.
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Trusted by more than 32 million users worldwide, Karrot is a platform originally created in Korea that helps connect buyers and sellers within their own neighbourhoods.
Emphasizing in-person interactions, Karrot encourages users to meet in public to conduct sales. To enhance safety, the platform features Karrot Scores, allowing users to rate one another and build trust within the community.
Karrot offers a built-in messaging system for seamless communication between buyers and sellers, making it easy to negotiate prices and finalize details before meeting.
For payment, the platform promotes cash transactions. While buyers and sellers can choose to complete payments via bank transfer, the platform advises caution to prevent fraud.
Karrot also fosters a sense of community with local discussion boards where users can share recommendations, post neighbourhood updates, and connect with those nearby.
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Created for getting updates from your local neighbours, Nextdoor offers the option to buy and sell items too.
Similar to Facebook Marketplace, the platform allows you to create listings for items that you want to sell or give away. Each user gets their own profile and the opportunity to choose which neighbourhoods can see their listing, so you can feel safe when listing and buying.
The platform gives your item 30 days to sell and, if it doesn’t, it will remove the listing. That being said, don’t fret — you can renew the listing up to three days before the expiry date.
The great thing is, Nextdoor is easy to use, local to you and cost-friendly. The downside is that buying and selling are not the platform’s main function, so it lacks some of the features and protections dedicated marketplaces offer, such as secure payment systems or shipping options.
All of this in mind, for simple and local transactions, Nextdoor is great.
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Online auctions are a treasure trove for vintage finds, if you are willing to look. There are a number of auction houses across Canada and the U.S. conducting online auctions for estate sales, downsizing, moving sales, liquidation, unclaimed freight or lost baggage, wardrobe and set decoration, and more.
MaxSold is one of the biggest (more below), but others include Invaluable.com, Heritage Auctions, Hi-Bid, Auctionmaxx and 403 Auctions. There are many other auction houses out there that are regional and/or only open to established sellers.
For buyers, auctions can be a good way to save some money by going straight to the source, but everything is purchased as-is. It’s worth noting that buying from a vintage reseller often means the piece has been cleaned, steamed, oiled or otherwise repaired for you.
This digital-first company is all about moving a large volume of contents quickly. Private sellers, resellers and businesses all use the platform to list their auctions, which MaxSold serves to an audience of potential new buyers. Once a bidder closes their sale, they’re invited to pick up their items at a designated location.
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If MaxSold manages your auction, you pay one of the following commissions depending on how much money your auction makes :
If you manage your own auction, you pay one of the following commissions, depending on how much money your auction makes:
Using an app or online marketplace is a great way to build your profile as a seller, but those transaction and processing fees can be killer.
Sellers who build their own websites and use an e-commerce platform can potentially save on additional fees, not to mention that they can build a permanent home for their wares.
A potential downside to operating your own website is losing the dedicated in-app audience and adding an extra step for people to buy your goods.
As a buyer, using a seller-managed site means you’re giving all your money directly to the seller with no third-party involvement. It can also be a more pleasurable shopping experience without the madness of an Instagram story sale drop where competition is fierce.
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While they don’t offer the same level of curation of some of the other available platforms, online classified sites are a great way to get good deals on vintage items direct from the source — without additional fees because the transactions are completed offline.
The sites generally allow buyers to filter by the type of object you are looking for. They also vary in popularity based on region — for example, Used.ca is very popular in Victoria but less so in Toronto. Here are a few:
Kijiji bills itself as “Canada’s largest classifieds site,” and allows sellers more detailed listings than what they can post on Facebook Marketplace.
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Used started out in Vancouver in 2003 and within a few years had spread across the country as “Canada’s answer to eBay” with a collection of local city sites such as UsedVictoria.com and UsedWinnipeg.com. Now, Used.ca is the home for all city sites, where sellers can post free listings.
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One of the earliest online classified sites, Craigslist retains its 1990s-era, pared-down look to this day. Posting is free, and the site recommends dealing locally and only for in-person cash transactions to avoid scammers.
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thredUP is an online consignment store specifically focused on buyers in North America who are looking for contemporary pre-loved items (read: not vintage). The site ships to Canada and the U.S.
From a selling perspective, it’s geared towards people who want to clear out their closets. To sell, the company will send a “kit” with shipping label and clothing bags for sellers (currently only available to U.S. residents) to fill with pre-loved or secondhand items. Once eligible items are listed and sold, the seller can receive payment.
When an item is listed (currently only available to U.S. residents), it has a 12-hour bidding window whereby if it sells, the seller gets a payout, which varies based on the brand and type of item. After that, the item moves on to get a listing — but only for 30 to 90 days depending on the brand of the item.
If the item doesn’t sell, sellers don’t get paid. Sellers are allowed to reclaim their item within seven days of the listing window, and if they don’t, thredUP owns the item.
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Luxury goods take on new life at this consignment outlet, which authenticates every item it sells, whether fashion, watches, fine art, jewellery or home decor. Authenticators are brand experts, horologists and gemologists.
Items are from a range of eras, though much of the selection is contemporary. The site does have a “vintage” section, though the items marked vintage stretch into the 2010s.
The brand now has 19 retail locations across the U.S. and ships to over 60 countries, including Canada.
Consignors that sell up to $1,500 per year earn 55 per cent of the cost of their items, and the tier structure increases beyond that.
A “sell upfront” program is also available for select handbags, watches, sneakers and jewellery, and sellers can also trade instead of consign.
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Luxury accessories including handbags, watches, fine jewellery and leather goods are the name of the game on this resale platform that features more than 50 designer brands such as Cartier, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. In July 2022, the company also announced the addition of clothing and shoes to its roster.
Each piece is evaluated using the Clair AI-based appraisal system, which provides a price for the item both in cash and Rebag credit (about 15 per cent higher than the cash value, and adjusted for a commission for Rebag).
The seller sells the item directly to Rebag, where it is authenticated by a team of experts before being sold on the company’s e-commerce platform or at one of its nine stores in the United States.
Listing and selling is only open to U.S. residents, but Canadian users can use the platform to buy, with an international shipping rate of $75 plus applicable taxes and duties. Buyers can filter by colour, brand, size, condition, category or price.
If a buyer doesn’t want the item anymore after a year can sell it back to the company for a credit worth 60-70 per cent of the original purchase price (U.S. residents only).
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This Vancouver-based luxury resale brand has been providing consignment and resale services since 1978. Shoppers can browse women and men’s clothing, footwear and accessories, including handbags, on the Turnabout website or at one of eight retail locations in Vancouver or Victoria.
The shop mostly only accepts designer items that are two- to three-years old, but will sell some vintage luxury items such as Hermes, Versace, Gucci or Chanel. Proof of authenticity or proof of payment are required to consign, and the company’s buyers inspect every piece to authenticate.
Any items that can’t be accepted, sold or consigned can be donated to the company’s non-profit shop called Turnabout Community, which raises funds for local educational, cultural, health and community organizations.
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This Montreal company lists a large selection of authentic pre-owned designer handbags, clothing, shoes and accessories from brands including Dior, Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
Buyers receive a one to two per cent store credit whenever they make a purchase to use toward future purchases.
Sellers can submit a form to have their products considered for consignment. Accepted items will receive a quote, and once the seller sends their item to Love That Bag, they’ll receive payment within three weeks of the item being sold.
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Are we missing one from the list? Let us know in the comments!
— Written with files from Suha Momand
