Where can you find antique Pez dispensers, hotvintage heelsand (finally!)
the perfect lamp to match your weirdly patterned bedspread all for sale for just a few bucks?
Or better yet, where can you sell them to make some extra cash?
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Well give you a hint: Its not Walmart.
At least, notourWalmart.
(And if yours fits the bill… would you let us know where you live?)
No, its your favorite online flea market.
(Who wants to pay the full retail price?!)
In short, theyre a Penny Hoarders dream.
But everything is virtual these days.
So its no surprise theres a whole world of online flea market shopping out there.
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But that doesnt make it at all difficult to use.
Of note are the antiques, arts & crafts and collectibles sections.
Similar to Craigslist, Flea Market Bay simply connects you with sellers.
No transactions take place on the site, so haggle away!
2.Bonanza
AlthoughBonanzaseeks to be the best eBay alternative, it doesnt offer bidding or bartering options.
Nextdoor
Technically,Nextdooris a social media site for your community.
And it takes that seriously.
Once youre in, it’s possible for you to do all sorts of stuff.
Finds, Nextdoors very own local buy-and-sell section.
it’s possible for you to browse listings to find deals across all kinds of categories.
Toys, games, furniture, vehicles, free stuff, and much more!
Its nifty filters make finding exactly what you want a breeze.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
Mercari
Mercaritouts a user-friendly experience whether youre browsing on its websites or scrolling through listings with the smartphone app.
There are tons of freshly listed items across a host of different categories.
And if you live nearby the seller, you’re able to opt for pickup.
Otherwise shipping allows you to tap into a massive selection of goods.
Whats great about Mercari is how easy it makes reviewing the seller.
Mercari also handles payments.
So no worrying about forking over cash to strangers in person!
The site looks a bit dated.
But, hey, it sells antiques.
Maybe thats an intentional part of its charm?
It still functions just fine.
The categorys sidebar makes browsing simple.
This site is truly a gem.
Its one online flea market you dont want to overlook.
More than a decade later, that trust lives on.
Want a computer for your trail bike?
Need a home camera system?
Swappa has you covered.
We even found a two-way radio for sale.
Its not the most robust site on the list, but maybe thats on purpose.
Launched by estate sale and antique enthusiasts in 2008, the original focus was on virtual estate sales.
Now, the site has grown to include consignment items as well as estate sales.
Most of the uncommon pieces are legit, but beware the suspicious seller with fake goods.
5 Miles
Founded in 2014,5 Milesis similar to OfferUp because the focus is on local buying and selling.
The site and app promote safety and security in transactions.
There are shipping options if you dont want to drive that far or meet up in person.
Poshmark
Poshmarkisnt just for buying and selling used clothes.
The platform hosts sellers of kids toys, home goods, electronics and even pet accessories.
We talked to one user who had success selling high ticket clothing items.
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Buyers and sellers can feel secure with the sites long history in e-commerce.
Oh, the weird and wonderful things youll find and sell for less.
Goodwill
Goodwill Industries offers two ways to shop online shopgoodwill.comandgoodwillfinds.com.
Your online purchase helps keep stuff out of landfills.
And what is a garage sale, really, but a mini, personalized flea market?
One of the things we love most aboutVarageSaleis the Handmade/Refurbished Item category.
Generally speaking, yes, online flea markets are safe.
As with any online purchase, guard your personal information.
If it’s crucial that you make a transaction, be sure the website is encrypted.
Encryption sounds fancy, but its actually pretty easy to confirm.
you’re free to check by looking at the address bar of your web app.
You should see https before the websites name.
The letter s in https means the website is secure.
Many small or old websites ignore this crucial security feature.
Exercise good judgment, just as if youre at a real flea market.
Some flea market sites make it easier to see the reputation of sellers than others.
For sites that are locally-focused, the sellers are likely neighbors.
But, still, stay vigilant.
Shipping is something you should definitely factor in when you get started.
You may notice that Srchie and Vflea are included in just about every top online flea market article.
(They were even included in older versions of this article.)
However, the beloved websites and their social media accounts have been abandoned since 2016/2017.
RIP Srchie and Vflea.
Well never forget all your great deals.
Adam Hardy and Veronica Matthews are Penny Hoarder contributors.
Deputy editor Tiffany Wendeln-Connors and freelance writer Jamie Cattanach contributed to this post.
