From Vintage To Designer, These Are The Best Places To Sell Clothes Online
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Cleaning out your closet can be an incredibly boring task—but, if you decide to sell clothes online, it can also bring the opportunity to make some extra cash. Luckily, there have never been more options. Whether you’ve got a stash of high quality vintage pieces or a handful of gorgeous designer items to sell, there’s an online consignment store for everything—and everyone.
Recently, I dove into the potential. I’d just moved from a house to an apartment, and while the apartment had a lot going for it—big windows, hardwood floors, and tons of old world charm—its closets were pretty miniscule. (Turns out “old world” isn’t exactly ideal when it comes to storing a modern wardrobe.) There was only one thing to do: go minimal.
After sorting through everything I owned and donating what made sense, I was left with several bags of sell-worthy designer, contemporary, and vintage clothing. But where to list them? As mentioned, the options for online consignment stores are pretty endless—and it can be challenging to figure out which service will yield the best return. Each comes with its own set of pros and cons: Some take a tiny commission but require you to snap the photos, set the prices, and ship the items to buyers, while others handle the whole shebang but take a bigger cut. Here’s a look at some of the best options I found—including the one I ultimately chose.
Poshmark is often the first thought for those looking to sell clothes online; it’s an OG that launched back in 2011. Since then, it’s grown to a full-on secondhand fashion marketplace with over 80 million users and listings that include everything from Louis Vuitton monogram bags to Lululemon leggings.
Commission rate: Poshmark takes 20% on sales over $15 and a flat fee of $2.95 for sales under $15.
Pros: It’s possible to sell anything from fast fashion to luxury pieces on Poshmark directly from your phone. Listing items on Poshmark is free and relatively easy: Just snap a photo of the item, write a description, set the price, and publish it. The Poshmark app has a social media component, so sellers can share new uploads with followers and quickly sell items at live auction “Posh Parties.” When an item sells, Poshmark sends you a printable shipping label.
Cons: This isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it selling situation. Sellers do all of the legwork from photography to promotion to shipping. It requires time and a little skill, especially since high-quality photos, detailed product descriptions, and active engagement increase the chance of an item selling.
A favorite among influencers looking to unload their wears, Depop is known for its robust selection of vintage and trendy items. Think: retro band T-shirts, Cult Gaia rattan clutches, and Coachella-worthy boho belts. Functionally, Depop works similarly to Poshmark: Sellers manage the entire listing process from a social media-like app on their phones.
Commission rate: In 2024, Depop did away with commission rates and selling fees. There is, however, a transaction fee of 3.3% + $0.45 per item.
Pros: The 35-million-member global community on Depop is pretty active and style-obsessed, so there’s the potential for certain items to sell quickly. The app is super easy to use; if you can figure out Instagram you can figure out Depop. Sellers can create a “storefront” with a logo and banner if they choose; there’s also an AI-powered listing generator that helps with product descriptions and hashtags. The low transaction fee means sellers keep most of what they make. Depop provides the shipping label; shipping is paid for by the buyer.
Cons: Selling requires a fair amount of effort. Sellers handle the whole process, so if you have a lot of items, it might feel like you’re operating a mini online store and shipping center from your home. Of course, using good photos of items is key.
Etsy may not be your first thought when considering where to sell clothes, but with over 95.2 million active buyers around the world, the beloved online artists’ marketplace is a surprisingly strong option for those who want to sell rare or in-demand vintage pieces.
Commission rate: Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee and a 3% processing fee on the total selling price, plus a $.20 listing fee per item.
Pros: Etsy’s audience is all about the rare and one-of-a-kind, so if you’re looking to unload an assortment of special vintage items, you’ll likely find an appreciative buyer. Vintage aficionados will also like that, as sellers, they’re in control of everything from styling to pricing.
Cons: To list items as vintage, they must be at least 20 years old. Also, setting up an Etsy shop is definitely not for the casual seller looking to quickly sell just a few items—it’s more of a long game. Etsy recommends shooting clothing on models and from multiple angles and creating a digital storefront that “feels like a brick and mortar” store to create an “equally inviting virtual experience for shoppers using shop visuals.” Though an Etsy shop is relatively easy and affordable to set up initially, transaction fees can add up.
ThredUp calls itself an “online thrift store” with close to two million active users and a focus on new and gently-used pieces from brands like J.Crew, Eileen Fisher, and Theory, as well as higher-end items from the likes of Burberry, Marc Jacobs, and Altuzarra.
Commission rate: ThredUp uses a dynamic pricing model with commission rates ranging from 20-85%, depending on the price of the item. Sellers are also charged $14.99 for the “clean out” bag ThredUp sends them for their items; that cost is deducted from earnings.
Pros: It’s incredibly low-lift: After sellers send in their bag filled with items to sell, ThredUp handles the rest.
Cons: High commission rates can means a lower payout. Also, be sure to check the eligible brands before sending items: H&M, Old Navy, Aerie, Shein, and many other fast-fashion brands are not accepted.
The “world's largest collection of pre-loved luxury and designer fashion” was launched in Paris 2009 but now has offices from London to Lisbon and boasts over 12,000 brands, 5 million listings, and more than 35,000 new items each day. It’s the place to find—and sell—everything from pre-worn Versace ankle booties to Prada cardigans as well as men’s, childrens, jewelry, and accessories. Like Poshmark and Depop, sellers create a profile, photograph items, write the product descriptions, and ship items using a dedicated app.
Commission rate: Vestiaire takes between 12% and 15% depending on the price of the item. Items priced below $80 have a fixed fee of $12 plus a $3 processing fee. Items priced above $13,000 have a fixed fee of $2,000 plus a 3% processing fee.
Pros: The platform is gorgeous and feels like a luxury shopping experience akin to Moda Operandi or Net-a-porter, making it a tried-and-true shopping option for fashionphile in search of designer. Setting up a profile and listing items is free and Vestiaire Collective allows sellers to set their own prices.
Cons: As with any self-listing site, listing and selling requires a fair amount of work. Some luxury items may need to be sent to Vestiaire Collective for authentication before reaching the customer, which can slow down the process.
With over 36.2 million global members, 15 brick-and-mortar stores, and 40 million items sold since it launched in 2011, The RealReal has long been one of the best sources for everything from pre-loved luxury and authenticated items to designer vintage and contemporary brands. It’s also one of the easiest to work with—which is why I ultimately chose it for selling my own clothes.
Commission rate: The RealReal uses a sliding commision model; depending on the price of the item they take between 20-80%.
Pros: The RealReal handles literally everything—including picking up the clothes you want to sell; all you have to do is book an appointment on their website and they will come to your house. You can also drop clothes off in-person or ship them. This is a great option if you want to quickly get things out of your home, which I did. Plus, their large audience means items can sell relatively quickly. It’s also easy to track sales on the website or app.
Cons: Sellers don’t have control over pricing. The site also has frequent sales in which items are significantly marked down. Plus, the commission rate is high, so depending on what you’re selling and when, all of this means you may not get a significant return. It can also take up to a month for items to be listed and another month to receive payment once they’re sold.
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