Is your closet bursting at the seams?
Does the clothing rack look as if one more winter coat might make it all crash to the floor?
The best part: you’re able to sell used clothes.
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Whatever stress youll go through in the sorting process will be more than made up for in financial rewards.
We recommend examining your closet item by item and identifying the clothes you dont reach for anymore.
Dont worry this isnt goodbye forever.
Think of your analysis like this.
Does this piece still fit?
When was the last time I wore it?
Do I even still like it?
If the answer to all of these is no, then youre in luck.
Its time to sell!
But if your next thought is, Where can I sell it?, youre reading the right article.
Weve rounded up the best online and in-person stores to sell used clothes.
Like most e-commerce sites, eBay does chargeseller fees.
If the item is over $2,000, eBay takes 9% of the total amount of the sale.
EBay provides a variety ofshipment methods, including USPS, FedEx and UPS.
The price is largely based on thedimensions and weightof your package.
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Vestiaire Collective
You might think that luxury and second-hand dont really mesh.
Well, Vestiaire Collective would like you to think again.
In general, the site charges a 10% flat selling fee, with some notable exceptions.
Selling fees are currently waived on all items sold from the brandslisted here.
The good news is that Vestiaire Collective covers your shipping you just haveto downloadand print your shipping label.
With this label comes a requirement: youll have to ship the item within seven days.
If you dont, the buyer will be refunded and your sale will be canceled.
ASOS Marketplace
ASOS Marketplace aims to be a trendier option for all the vintage lovers out there.
The brand benefits from its association with ASOS, already a popular online store.
But its intended more for the vintage entrepreneur than for someone who wants to sell one-off articles of clothing.
Unfortunately, according to its site, they are currently not acceptingany new applicationsfor online sellers.
Sellers are considered to have their own boutique and pay a 20% commission fee to ASOS.
Youll receive your money through PayPal or Stripe.
Each tier has a fixed fee of $1, $2 and $3, respectively.
Whats nice about Poshmark is that, for each order, the company provides aprepaid and pre-addressed shipping label.
ThredUP
ThredUPs mission is to reduce fashion waste.
And it does this by allowing you to sell your used clothes easily.
Now thats another story.
The entire process, from shipping to payout, could take months.
You fill up the bag and send it back.
Then you wait for them to inspect your clothes and list them.
The package can take as long as three weeksto be received.
(Alternatively, you’re able to use a suggested price.)
ThredUp allows for a maximum increase of 10% from the original listing price.
Otherwise, they become a donation to ThredUp.
If an item is returned by the buyer, ThredUp will relist it with a restarted consignment window.
The payout system for thredUP is more complicated than most other comparable marketplaces.
Check out this chart orclick here to read more.
ThredUP Payout System
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If you think you have things that fit into this category, why not try your hand at it?
Percentage-wise, collectibles, watches, mens sneakers and handbags tend to do best.
The site is more hands-off compared to some of the other resellers on this list.
Youll have to ship your item within three days of the purchase date.
After the item is delivered, the buyer has three days to review it and rate the transaction.
Sellers will receive their money either through instant pay or direct deposit.
Youll need a valid debit card or a valid bank account to make one of those options work.
There isno standalone version, meaning you must have a Facebook profile to use it.
Taxes will also be collected when the transaction goes through.
Selling works bylisting your itemsof choice on the app.
This is yet another service that requires you to do the work yourself.
Its the buyers who pay a buyerprotection fee of 5%of the items price plus $0.70.
If youre looking to make the biggest percentage return from your sales, Vinted may be your best bet.
Depop
Fashion-minded Zoomers, look no further:Depopis for you.
Its as much of a lifestyle and social media app as it is a clothing marketplace.
You know what that means: high-quality photos with unique staging are a must.
Depop doesnt charge you to create a listing.
The moneywill be taken outof your Depop or PayPal payment.
you could also choose your shipping method whether independent or through Depop.
Shipping generally ranges from $4.49 to $13.49, depending on the size of the package.
The buyer by default is responsible for the cost of shipping, per Depop.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
you could also categorize your show based on the types of items you plan to sell.
Once youve actually sold your items, you should receive paymentwithin 72 hoursafter delivery to the buyer.
You canuse flat-rate shippingof $8.35 on Priority Mail packages up to 70 pounds.
Buffalo Exchange
Founded in 1974, Buffalo Exchange has remained family owned as it has expanded.
Each store also partners with local charities.
Contrary to its name, it does not accept livestock at this time.
Clothes Mentor
Clothes Mentor is a one-stop shop for fashionable womens clothing size 0 to 26 and maternity wear.
Its a hub for those who want designer brands without designer price tags.
Clothes that sell well include Lilly Pulitzer, Lululemon and Louis Vuitton,among others.
Shoes, accessories, jewelry and handbags are also accepted.
Clothes Mentor has a number of stores in the U.S. click hereto see them all.
Buyers get paid cash on the spot for any clothes purchased by the store.
Even more good news for parents: You wont have to look very far.
Once Upon a Child hasmore than 400 storesacross the U.S. and Canada.
Platos Closet
Ah, the ole standby, Platos Closet.
Platos is Winmark Corp.s most successful clothing exchange franchise, and its aimed at teens and young adults.
Platos Closet also buys athletic wear, shoes and accessories.
Bodysuits, skirts and tanks are particularly desired.
Style Encore
Another solid option from Winmark Corp. is Style Encore.
Its like Platos sibling, only slightly older and more sophisticated.
Style Encore accepts womensclothing from brandslike Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Coach and Kate Spade New York.
Its Winmarks newest clothing exchange brand, so there arent as many locations as its other stores.
Uptown Cheapskate
Want to show off some labels?
Uptown Cheapskate is your place.
Its a cross between a trendy boutique and a thrift store for young adults.
High-end items like Chanel and Louis Vuitton can get as much as 60% in cash for the seller.
verify your clothes are in good conditionno broken zippers, tears or stains.
Brands that do wellat Uptown Cheapskate include Madewell, Nordstrom and Old Navy.
Crossroads Training
Crossroads Trading is like a trendier version of Platos Closet or Buffalo Exchange.
Name-brands are particularly desirable.
That means its unlikely youll walk out with a pocketful of cash.
Sales are often based on personal taste or season.
You may also need to make an appointment to show your clothes to the relevant employees.
At in-person clothing exchanges especially, your payout is based on an associates quote.
After they carefully check each item, you dont want dirt or food caked onto your shirt.
Itll definitely go in the no pile.
Likewise, super wrinkly clothes come across as unwashed, and you dont want to give that impression.
So be sure to fold them neatly before taking them in or pack them neatly if youre shipping.
What do you think of when you see trash bags?
Again, presentation matters.
The appraisers checking your clothes dont want to sift through trash bags.
No one wants damaged, stained or heavily faded clothing.
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Sell Your Clothes Often
Buffalo Exchanges biggest tip is to sell your clothes every three months.
Adam Hardy is a former staff writer for The Penny Hoarder who specializes in stories on the gig economy.
Elizabeth Djinis is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder, often writing about selling goods online through social platforms.
