Top 10 Apps For Selling
Buy & Sell Apps
If you haven't noticed the app world is growing rapidly along with technology. The days of buying and selling on Ebay, Etsy, Amazon etc.. where you have to wait for your merchandise, pay shipping, and excessive fees, are coming to an end. Currently there is well over 50 apps that make it possible for you to buy or sell merchandise locally and nationally. Some are way better than others as others thrive more due to proper advertisement. Each app is unique in it's own way and many more are sprouting everyday bringing an end to the headaches of your commercial obligations slowly but surely. Most of these apps offer local shopping enabling people to buy or sell an item the same day rather wait for a package that's not guaranteed to get delivered. The idea of seeing the merchandise before you buy it and same day possession after purchase is catching on. Unlike Craigslist most apps require some sort of credential process to ensure safety for consumers. Many apps have been evaluated for this Hub, these are the top 11 based on downloads and usability.
Clicking on the link (Names of apps/sites) will take you to either a website (if available) or to where you would go to download the app for your cellphone or device.
Offer Up, established in 2011, is a very user friendly app that incorporates chatting. It is for selling locally and currently has over 5 million downloads with a high rating and is quite active. Offer Up Now is available on Android and Apple phones and also has a interactive website which is great for people who prefer to use a computer to buy & sell. You can narrow a search by distance, relativity or newest posted items. Currently there are no fees associated with this app or site. If you do not have Offer Up Now on your cell phone and wish to buy an item, you can do so via email link on seller's page.
2. Mercari - Anyone can Buy & Sell
Mercari is user friendly for all ages and has a great interface. The app/company requires that you confirm your identity to ensure the safety of buyers and sellers alike. Mercari was founded in Japan by a team of serial entrepreneurs in the gaming industry with experience in leading gaming companies such as Zynga and RockYou. The team is driven by a desire to deliver lifestyle products that bring pleasure to millions of people. Unlike Ebay and Etsy, they do not have strict requirements to sell your merchandise. Mercari currently has over 100 million downloads and is one of the most active selling platforms on Apple and Android applications.
With over 1 million downloads and an awesome interface, Carousell is becoming a heavy hitter in the resell industry. Powered by Google search, this app is also a great website that makes it possible for you to buy and sell online. Sign up from your computer or cell phone app from Apple or Android store. Carousell live chat feature enables instant interaction and buyer and seller ratings for consumer credibility.
Letgo is relatively new compared to other apps on our list yet has over 1 million downloads. The one con is that this app is not accompanied by a website for buying and selling on computers. Letgo makes it possible for national purchases and even enables shipping labels prepaid by the company until payment is cleared. Available on Apple and Google Play.
5. 5 Miles
5 Miles is an easy, safe and fun way to discover great classifieds in your area. Buy and Sell your stuff, find a place to live, hire local services, or get a new job all from the comfort of your home. 5 Miles is unique because it does a bot more than the average selling & buying apps. It's free to list and free to discover. All within 5 miles. 5 Miles does not have a website for PC users.
You can:
- Snap a photo and list in seconds
- Add a personal touch with voice descriptions
- Use a GPS and zip code to find thousands of listings
- Make an offer by sending a text
Safe:
- Email, phone, and Facebook verifications
- Messaging system hides your contact info
- Rate and read reviews of buyers and sellers
- 5miles team constantly reviews new listings
Fun:
- Discover great stuff by browsing photos
- Search and filter to find relevant photos
- Like items and follow buyers and sellers
- Make offers and negotiate deals
- Chat to share photos and meeting spots
Buy or sell new & used items easily on Facebook Marketplace, locally or from your business. Find great deals on new items shipped from stores to your door and easily sell to friends and family.
7. Vinted
Vinted, like Offer Up has an interactive website along with it's app abilities on Apple and Android products. Vinted specializes in selling, buying and swapping pre-loved clothes instantly on your phone and is only geared for women's fashion. List heaps of items for free and make money from shrinking your closet. Join stylish girls just like you and snatch deals on branded pre-loved clothes you'll adore. Vinted allows you to integrate your Paypal for payments.
Earn Cash:
- Snap a few sweet pics, describe your item - bam! In one minute you are ready to sell
- Freedom! Decide how much you make: price the way you want
- Shipping - killing it. Shipping label to track your shipment through USPS included
- Transfer your earnings to your bank accont
8. Saily
Relatively new, Saily makes it so that you can buy and sell with a local community you can trust. Unload all of the stuff taking up space under the bed, closet or garage. Snap a picture, set a price and write a description, it's that easy. When yo launch Saily, you will have access to the items you need, listed by locals, in addition to the things you did n ot know you needed too. When you find something you like all you need to do is chat with the seller or add the item to your watch list.
Don't let them run away. Saily lets you follow users who fit your interests so you can be notified every time they upload new items. Unfortunately Saily does not have a website as well and is available on Apple and Android devices but not Windows.
9. Listia
Listia has a great website as well with a great interface and abilities. One thing that makes Listia stand out from the rest is that you can get or post free items. Listia is a mobile marketplace where you sell things you don't need and get stuff you want in return, for free. Earn credits by giving away free stuff.
How it Works:
- Declutter - Sell all the things you don't use - from DVDs to clothings to toys, for free.
- Earn Credits - Rack p on credits when others win your listings
- Reward yourself - Discover and get free stuff you'll love from other members. Listing with your phone is really easy.
10. Poshmark - Lets you shop your familiar brands with up to 70%. Poshmark ahs Millions of shoppers. Fashion at 70% off. 700,000 sellers. Poshmark is good with name brand fashion. You can look fly after shopping with this app at great prices.
11. Varage Sell - This is like a garage sell online. With great customer servie, happy consumers and an easy platform to guide through, this is an under rated app that is on the rise. Find anything your looking for.
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