At some point or another, you’ve probably had a few things that you’ve wanted to sell. You are not alone in this. In fact, many people prefer to avoid the hassle of shipping, not to mention the costs of it. The good news that stems from this is that it means more money in your pocket. With technology, you can use apps to sell nearly anything you own online or locally.

Best Selling Apps

1. Decluttr

If you need money fast, try giving Decluttr a try the next time you want to sell unwanted things around the house. It only takes a few minutes to set up and sell your items, and you can receive next day payment. The best news is that it has incredible reviews everywhere, so you know it’s legit and safe to use. Decluttr is an easy and effective way to sell DVDs, cell phones, textbooks, anything video game related, tablets, and even toys for younger kids like LEGOS.

To use the Decluttr app, you scan the barcode and get an instant price quote. If you choose to accept, Decluttr will send you a printable prepaid shipping label to ship your box of sold items. If you can’t get a box, Decluttr can send you one of those too. As previously mentioned, Decluttr allows you to receive payment the next day either via PayPal or direct deposit. You can also get a paper check, but this can take longer.

Decluttr is convenient, but your items have to be in good condition. All items that Decluttr takes go through a quality check, so make sure you’re sending in anything that’s in poor condition.

2. LetGo

The app LetGo is probably one of the most popular apps on the market for selling your used goods. You might’ve seen them before through some of their creative and quirky commercials about how easy it is to make decisions buying and selling things on Letgo.

With LetGo, you take a picture of the item to sell and list it quickly. The only way to sell on Lego is through their app. However, buyers can view your listings on the app or on the website itself, so your listing has that much more viewing potential.

You’ll also like LetGo if you don’t live in a big city, because listings are listed by the city and zip code. For example, if a prospective buyer enters a zip code, LetGo will populate the nearest product listings first, so buyers will see things that are closest to them. If they prefer, buyers can also search by product name or category as well. Interested in more apps to sell stuff like LetGo? Continue reading.

3. Poshmark

Another app on the market that has a large audience and following is Poshmark. Poshmark is designed specifically for selling used clothes, so if you’re thinking about cleaning out the closet then this app might be a great fit for you. Listing adult and children clothing is free, and Poshmark sends you a prepaid shipping label for free when you make your sale and need to ship the items.

When using the Poshmark app, you just need to snap a few pictures and upload them to your “closet” on the app in real time. A nice thing about Poshmark is that shoppers can browse your entire closet, so if one thing interests them, they could potentially buy more.

4. Facebook Buy and Sell Groups

Another great place to buy and sell items is Facebook. As the largest standing social media platform on the market today, it makes sense to give this platform a look as a sell your old items. To start selling, you can click the “Buy and Sell Groups” button in the Explore menu, then Facebook will list several selling groups that are close to you. You can also look up your specific city or county.

To sell, you will have to request access to the group first, which usually entails getting approved by the moderator of the group. You should also read the group rules to make sure you don’t violate any with whatever you might be looking to sell. You can treat these sections like a buy and sell app on facebook.

You can also sell things through Facebook Marketplace, which is like a Facebook buy and sell group that is moderated by Facebook. The biggest difference between these is that Facebook Marketplace has a wider reach of people since Buy and Sell groups are only limited to those in the group, whereas Marketplace can be seen by anyone.

5. OfferUp

OfferUp is an app that rewards repeat sellers who offer good customer experiences. On any transaction, both the buyer and the seller are able to leave feedback, which is something that you don’t see that often. This feature makes OfferUp more appealing than similar apps, since both sides of the sale have an incentive to make sure everything goes smoothly. For additional security, you can also link your Facebook account to your profile to show that you aren’t a scammer.

A good way to describe OfferUp is like a local selling site version of eBay. You can add our items, ask buyers and sellers questions with the in-app chat feature, and you can also haggle and make counteroffers. The app itself is free to use, and buyers can search listings by category or by entering their zip code or city. There are many apps like OfferUp on this list.

6. eBay

When most people think about eBay, they think that it’s only for items that have to ship. The buyer might live hours or days away. However, you can also do local listings for large items like furniture that require a buyer to pick up the items locally. Just make sure you choose to list the items as “Local Pickup Only” in the options to avoid shipping costs.

You can sell smaller items too with the local only option, but it tends to work bigger with the larger items that aren’t easily shipped to. It’s free to list items on eBay, and you won’t pay anything in fees until your product sells. Listing on the app itself is easy, and is a lot simpler than the website itself.

7. Chairish

Chairish is another app that is meant and designed for selling furniture. Along with these items, you can also sell home decor and vintage jewelry as well. There are a few things that you’ll need to know before using Chairish.

First, the minimum list price for anything to go into the app is $75. Once an item sells, there is also a 20% commission that the company takes. Chairish does offer free shipping for some items that you can take to the UPS store. Once the buyer gets the product, they have 48 hours to return it if they don’t like it. The seller gets paid once that 48 hours’ time period is done.

A downside to Chairish is that the app is only available for iPhones which can limit the potential buyers. If you have a quality item that you can sell, Chairish is a good option despite some of the fees and limitations.

8. Dealo

Dealo, like Chairish, is available on the iPhone. As a brand, it has a global presence. You can also quickly list and sell your products through the app. The app is kind of like Craigslist because the buyer can contact you by phone or email, which many of the other apps designed for something like this can only allow for in-app chat. Chat-only apps can protect your privacy as much as possible until you schedule a meetup. However, some items can be easier to sell with a phone call or email. If nothing else, this gives both the buyer and seller more options of communication to make things go faster and smoother.

9. Vinted

Vinted is an app that allows you to sell clothing from your closet. You can also set up trades to swap your clothes for someone else’s. This app can be the most cost-effective when you swap clothes with someone else since you won’t get the commission fee that comes associated with selling the clothes for cash. However, if you’re not looking to trade, getting cash is still an option. The choice is yours.

Listing the clothes is free, and Vinted allows you to list any brand. You get the best returns on designer brands that are less common. It’s also easy to sell your items both locally and farther, since Vined accepts credit cards. Shipping will be on your dime, though, so local sellers would keep more money in your pocket.

10. Bookoo

Bookoo is an app that is suitable for all ages and has access in most of the United States and even some military bases across the globe. This app is somewhere between a classified ads app and a social media platform. Sellers and buyers alike create their profile and can friend other users of the app. You can then build trust with the buyer before you meet them, which can help ward off any scammers that might try and use the app.

Your profile also lists the other products that you have currently listed and available to buy on your profile which makes it easier for an additional sale when buyers see one thing they might be interested in. All sales occur locally, so you never have to deal with shipping. You can also use Bookoo to list a yard sale that you might be having, which is a unique feature in itself. If Bookoo isn’t set up yet in your city, you can request it to be, which is something that you might want to try if you like to start new projects.

11. Carousell

Carousell is an app that is currently on the rise. Carousell started in Singapore and is now available in the United States. You can sell practically anything from clothing to cars using the app. Your listings also post on social media, so your friends can easily share your listing, making it one less site that you need to visit. It’s super easy to get set up on the app, and it takes less than a minute to list your items. You can post up to four photos per listing, and Carousell is also free to list on, making it a pretty good deal for buyers and sellers.

12. VarageSale

VarageSale is another app for all ages that has a selling community that spans the world. You can use VarageSale to sell or trade your stuff for free. You can sell a variety of products, including smartphones, furniture, and pretty much anything else that you can sell at a garage sale, as long as it’s family-friendly (and legal).

There is also an emphasis on safety. Each buyer and seller has to create a profile that includes a picture and name, and until you do this you can’t sell or post products to the site. VarageSale also has a 24-hour hotline that’s designed to be where you report suspicious sellers or activity. Since VarageSale emphasizes safety and being family-friendly, it is one of the largest sell-local apps around the world.

13. Instagram

When people think of Instagram, they think that it’s typically a place to post funny photos or photos of cute pets. However, the set up with the photos and descriptions already make it a perfect setup for another local marketplace. All you have to do is take a photo (duh) and add the description in the caption box. Facebook owns Instagram, but that doesn’t mean that every instagrammer uses Facebook. Many young adults are more likely to use Instagram over Facebook, and many of them don’t even make a Facebook account. If you want to sell to the younger generations in their twenties, then Instagram might be worth a look.

14. Recycler

Recycler is one of the original classified apps on the market. You can sell a lot of things on Recycler, but will have more success with things like cars, pets, or even trying to rent a house. It asks as a regional selling app that shows listings in your local area. You can adjust the limit for searches to over 100 miles, but most buyers and sellers stick to a 25-mile radius.

Most product listings are currently based out of California, but Recycler does serve different areas and communities across the United States. What’s great about Recycler is that since it’s one of the first apps of its kind, it has a loyal following.

15. 5Miles

5Miles is an app that allows buyers to filter listings to within 5 miles of their current location, so it makes for a great option if you’re looking to sell things locally. You can also list services that you can provide, job listings, and garage sales. They even offer an “Online Skills” section, that is for offering services like online training, celebrity impersonations, and performing pranks on others. The app itself is pretty unique for a few reasons and is also free to use. The online skills section can give people an edge if they have a skillset in any of those categories.

16. Zaarly

Zaarly is an app that is a bit different from the rest. If you’re a small business with local services that you want to sell to your community, then Zaarly can be a good option for you. Just make sure you’re providing a quality service, because Zaarly has known to have an intense vetting process. Currently, Zaarly only offers services from Denver, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Northern Virginia. They are still pretty new, but are looking to expand their platform, so if they aren’t in your area now than they could be in the future.

17. Hoobly

Hoobly is best for selling pets who are being put up for adoption. You can sell other items with the app, but the audience is heavily geared towards buying and selling pets with this app. It’s free to post and is available for both iOS and Android. There are other apps that allow you to sell pets like Hoobly does, but that doesn’t mean that they have Hoobly’s online reputation. Hoobly is a standout in the space because they are extremely reputable, so if you’re looking to buy or sell a pet online, then Hoobly is worth the time.

18. Wish Local

Wish has two different applications to the app. The first is the general selling platform that goes for all products and can be shipped anywhere. Buyers can use the app to find the lowest price from these online retailers. The second is the Wish Local feature that allows you to buy or sell goods locally. This app is great because it’s available for use across so many different devices and platforms, including Apple, Android, and Microsoft products. Since Wish is another app that’s widely known, it’s certainly worth a second look.

19. Shpock

Shpock, which is short for “Shop in your Pocket”, is an app that is available through the Apple and Android app stores. Shpock showcases your listings with a large picture, sort of like Pinterest with their large pictures and colorful pins. When shoppers are just browsing the map, a small picture populates with your location. The potential buyer must click the pin to read the descriptions that you have of your product. The only downside is that the user has to look pretty hard to see your pricing, which can be a deterrent for buyers if they’re looking for something quickly.

20. Craigslist

The Craigslist app is very similar to the actual website itself. Craigslist was pretty much the first of its kind when it came to online classifieds, and it still has one of the largest online followings for buyers and sellers today. The biggest downside is that Craigslist’s app isn’t the easiest or most user-friendly app on the market. Despite this, it’s certainly worth a look since it has so many users that could lead to more sales for you. This can be especially useful if you don’t live in a big city since many other apps that are newer might not have a big presence in your city. This is probably our favorite app and website to sell stuff locally.

21. YardSailr

YardSailr is a free to use app that specializes in personal use and non-profit groups. You can list items that you have for sale and post prices, pictures, and descriptions of each product. You can also share your products on Facebook and Twitter which can certainly provide visibility for your sales too. Buyers can contact you through the app to ask you any questions that they might have. Your listing also appears on an in-app map so shoppers can plan their day accordingly to swing by and get your goods.

22. Yard Sale Helper

Yard Sale Helper focuses on helping people find yard sales in their area extremely easily and as safely as possible. You list sales on the map that’s on the map, and lets you post photos, descriptions of items, and prices of each item to attract different visitors to your yard sale. You can also share reviews, opinions, and listings on different social media platforms. The biggest downside to Yard Sale Helper is that it’s only available for Apple devices.

You list sales on the app map. The app lets you list featured items with photos, item descriptions, and prices to help attract potential visitors. You can even share reviews, opinions, and listings on social media.

23. Yardsales.com

Yardsales.com is one of the most thorough apps for sellers. They offer a service that they call “Garage Sale Genie”. This is a pricing tool that helps determine the value of items that you’re looking to sell. You can also hire helpers if you need assistance setting up or cleaning up your yard sale. These are just a few of the features that yardsales.com offers. They also offer things like advertising, which is the name of the game when it comes to selling through yard sales.

They also have a feature if you only want to sell a handful of items on their virtual yard sale table as well. Either way, listing your yard sale and items is free. Not only that, but you can buy credits that help boost your listing to the top of their lists, which can really boost your potential buyers that see your products.

24. Yard Sale Treasure Map

Yard Sale Treasure Map is a way to attract really serious garage sale deal hunters. The app itself is really easy to post your sale for everyone to see as well. You only need to post in on Craigslist. The listing will then populate in the Yard Sale Treasure Map app. This app is designed to be mainly for community sales and single weekend yard sales. The app is easy and free to use, and you can promote your sale within the app once it has been posted to Craigslist.

25. Depop

Depop is an app that is designed for selling clothes, but they’ve also branched out to cater to a community for different handmade, creative, and vintage items as well. The mission of the platform is to become a global marketplace for connection “not only in commerce, but in culture, design, and creative communities around the world”, which is a pretty great mission, but can also help you sell more products.

The larger your network grows in the app, the more chances you’ll see more items. And since it’s designed to foster a community, this is a great way to really establish a presence for selling. Currently, Depop operates in the UK, the USA, and Italy, but is working to branch out even further.

Summary

There are plenty of apps that can help you sell products locally. Whether you’re looking to meet up in person or still ship your items, there’s an app that can make it happen. All of these apps are extremely good and have a good audience to sell to, you just have to find the right app that suits you the best. Keep in mind that you can also sell across different apps to really increase your chances of getting more sales. So, go ahead and try several apps to see if multiple apps can help.