10 Best Online Consignment Stores to Sell Clothes: Turn Clutter into Cash

Why not get a head start on the whole spring-cleaning and start with going through the mounds of clothes that you hardly wear? Look around at everything you have and try to figure out what you don’t use and what you could get rid of. Okay, maybe you’re saving that one dress for the perfect occasion but, let’s be real, you don’t need five polka-dot skirts.

For many out there, reselling clothes at consignment is a great way to earn a little extra cash, and do a much-needed closet purge all at the same time. While there are plenty of brick and mortar consignment stores out there that give decent prices for quality items, wouldn’t it be nice to make money on your clothes without having to get out of your pajamas?

There are plenty of online sites where you can do just that and out of the hundreds out there, here are the top 20 sites for reselling your old clothes.

Poshmark

Whether you’re selling name brand items or an adorable dress you got from Target last summer, Poshmark is the go-to site for all things fashion. Available as both an app or via the website, you can sign up for Poshmark using Facebook, Google, or your email and have immediate access to thousands of users selling and buying items from around the world.

Listing items on Poshmark is free and extremely easy. All you do is post a stock photo or home photo of the item, give details on the condition, color, size, etc., and wait for it to sell. Once the item sells, you don’t have to worry about factoring in shipping prices or shipping labels because Poshmark takes care of that by sending you a pre-paid pre-addressed shipping label to ship your item.

As far as payment is concerned, Poshmark does deduct a small fee for handling the sale, but it isn’t much at all. For items under $15, Poshmark earns a flat rate of $2.95 and 20% of the sale for all items over $15. But, when it comes time to withdraw your money, you can do so easily at any time for free by transferring it directly to your checking account, request a check, or turn around and use that cash to purchase items on Poshmark.

The number of items you can sell is limitless, and the cash back is better than most consignment stores, so you’ll definitely get cash returns through Poshmark.

Thred Up

Similarly to Poshmark, Thred Up is an anything goes online consignment store that puts the power in the hands of the seller. It doesn’t matter if you have last season’s Prada bag or a pair of Levi’s from the 90s that you got from your parent’s closet, you can sell it on Thred Up.

Listing items on Thred Up is simple, and you can do so via the website or download the app and have access to your items on the go. Now, there is a little catch when working through Thred Up.

Initially, you’ll need to pay $10 to have access to the site’s “clean out kit.” The site sends you a kit which you, in turn, send back full of clothes to be either sold or donated. After the site receives your bags, you’ll be told how much each item is worth. When the items sells, the money will be transferred to your Thred Up account. Do note that the site does acquire a certain percentage of the sale, depending on the item and the price point, but it’s a nominal amount. So, you’ll still get a decent return for your clothes.

Transferring funds from Thred Up is simple, and can even be turned around and used on the site to purchase more items if you so choose. Or, if you’re feeling extra generous, the site offers various charities to donate the money to as well. So, it’s all up to you what you do with the money you earn through Thred Up.

eBay

Ah, eBay, the beloved website to sell everything, buy everything, and bid on everything, even clothes. When many think of the site, it’s often associated with that of selling trading cards or bidding on menial items that maybe you don’t need. But here’s the thing, you can actually make a profit selling on the site, especially clothes. In fact, aside from electronics, clothes is the number two most sold item on the site, so why not take full advantage and earn a little extra cash.

Selling on eBay is straightforward, simple, and unlike many consignment sites out there, you don’t have to give eBay any of the profit from the sale. That’s right. You get 100 percent of the earnings, which adds an extra incentive to sell through the site. All you have to do is take some quality shots of the items you want to sell, upload the photos along with your price point and keywords for users to find the items, and wait for the bids to come in.

Don’t forget, since you’re completely in charge of the sale, you’ll need to factor in the shipping cost of the items you’re selling. But, other than, it should be smooth sailing. Just kick back, relax, and wait for the sales to start rolling in.

The RealReal

Unlike the sites mentioned before, The RealReal is a little different in that it’s catered towards a specific type of online consignment, luxury sales to be exact. It may seem a bit daunting, but if you’re someone who values higher-end clothing, but still want to make a profit off the items you no longer wear, The RealReal is the best site to check out.

While the site does have a list of brands that it accepts, once you’ve determined if your item is on that list, you can check to site to see what kind of pick-up you qualify for. If you live in a RealReal qualifying city and have ten items or less to sell, then the site will send someone to pick up your items for you. However, if you don’t live in a qualifying city, then you’ll be sent a pre-paid shipping label and mailer to ship your items in.

It’ll take approximately 10 to 15 days for your items to be received, authenticated, and ready to go up for sale but don’t worry, you’ll be notified when they do.

Like many online consignment sites, The RealReal does take a certain percentage of the profit, and since these items are typically more high dollar, the rate is steeper than most. For items under $1,500, you earn 55 percent of the selling price, and 60 percent for items that are over $1,500 but under $10,000.

Though this seems like a lot that the site is deducting, you’re still getting a pretty penny out of your high-end items.

Swap

If you’re looking to sell your used clothes, and maybe some other items such as board games and baby toys, then stop you’re searching and head on over to Swap.

Though the site primarily focuses on consignment clothing items, it also offers users the option to send in new or used games and toys for babies and kids. So, if you’re a parent doing some much-needed purging, put all that stuff to good use and get a little extra cash out of it at Swap.

However, if you’re zoning in on finally getting rid of those clothes but don’t want to deal with bartering and bargaining with someone over them, Swap will take all of the discomforts of reselling and let you walk away with a clean closet and cold hard cash.

Basically, all you have to do is head on over to the site, make sure your items fit the criteria (no stains, rips, etc.), and print out a prepaid shipping label to send items you wish to sell. Once Swap receives your items and decides what they will accept, they handle all the pricing and listing of the clothes on the site. All that’s left for you to do is settle up for your money.

With Swap, you’ll have several different options to choose from when it comes time to be reimbursed for your items. First, you can opt for the site’s Sure Sell, which means you sell your items directly to the site for cash and the interaction stops there. Or, you can choose to follow through with the direct sale, though Swap does deduct commission based on the price of the item. For example, if the item sells for over $20, you would earn either 70 percent site credit or 60 cash. It’s a pretty straightforward arrangement that offers little work on the user’s part, with optimum rewards.

Vestiaire Collective

Another luxury consignment site, Vestiaire Collective was launched in Paris more than five years ago and has since become one of the biggest luxury consignment shops around with offices now across Europe and the U.S. With thousands of new items per week, this site is the end all be all of luxury consignment and one of the best places to sell those items.

Though you do have to get the items approved before selling, it’s a little different than most consignment sites in that you don’t send the clothes in first. Instead, Vestiaire Collective approves the items online and then puts them live on their website to be sold. Once the listed items have been sold, the site will send for the items. Plus, if returns need to happen post-sale, the site takes care of that for you as well.

As with any consignment shop, Vestiaire Collective deducts a certain percentage of sales. They take a flat rate of $25 out of any sale that is under $70, 33 percent of anything sold between $70 and $140, 31 percent of anything sold between $140 and $345, and the list goes on. You can check out the full list of site outtakes per price range on the Vestiaire Collective website.

Material Wrld

Similarly to Thred Up, Material Wrld is one of those online consignment sites that does the majority of the work for you. While the site does have a list of accepted brands, which are available on the website, the list is long and includes many popular brands that most people have in their closets.

When you decide you want to sell with Material Wrld, the site will send you a free trade-in kit, with a plastic shipping bag and a prepaid label for you to load up with all your closet clean out items. Then, once the items have been accessed, you’ll be contacted with payment options for the items they wish to sell. You can choose between having your earnings go toward shopping on Material Wrld, a prepaid debit card that can be used at other retailers, or you can get some cold hard cash sent to your PayPal account. The only catch is that, with the PayPal option, the site does deduct 15 percent of the revenue.

But, the great thing about Material Wrld is even if the site doesn’t want all of the clothes you send, you still have the option of donating those clothes to a New York City nonprofit organization, Housing Works. And, if you choose that option, you’ll not only be making a profit from the clothes that are accepted, but you’ll also still be helping someone in need with the ones that don’t.

Depop

Depop is a little different than most consignment sites because, unlike others where all buying and selling can be done on both the website and the site’s app (if they have one), Depop only offers a selling option through its app. This might be a little frustrating for some, but for those who want to have access to moneymaking opportunities 24/7, it’s a dream come true.

When you decide to join Depop, you’ll create a profile similar to that of a social media platform. Through that profile is how you’ll sell, buy, and create lists of items you like and those that are similar to you. Think Instagram or Pinterest, but for consignment. The listings are reasonably straightforward, and there aren’t any specifications for what you can and can’t sell on the site. You’re responsible for everything from setting the prices to talking with potential customers to shipping out the items.

The great thing about Depop is its low profile role in the buying and selling process of its users. It does deduct a small 10 percent of revenue from each sale but, compared to other sites, that’s all nickels and dimes.

Resee

If you’re a lover of quality vintage apparel, or high-end luxury brands, all tailored to a specific style, then look no further because Resee is going to be the place for you. While the site sells individual items, it specializes in curated outfits and collections, put together by both the site founders Sofia Bernardin and Sabrina Marshall, as well as by sellers.

When you decide to sell through Resee, you’ll need to first visit the site and fill out a form that explains your intent of sale, i.e. what you’re trying to sell and the condition that it’s in. As previously mentioned, you’re allowed to submit individual items that aren’t cohesive, but you’re more likely to receive greater interest and more cash back for items that you’ve pieced together as a unified collection.

After you’ve submitted the form, you’ll typically hear back from Resee within five business days as to whether or not they wish to sell your items. Once your items go up for sale, Resee guarantees sellers a flat 70 percent of the revenue, point blank. So you do not have to worry about lower priced items bringing in next to nothing.

Though Resee is a great place to resell, especially those who would prefer to sell a body of clothes together, it should be noted that the site only takes clothes in excellent condition. So you might want to keep those slightly stained vintage Wranglers for a rainy day.

Etsy

Etsy has been a favorite of crafters, artists, and lovers of all things vintage or handmade for years now. In fact, many artisans have turned to Etsy as opposed to other online stores and brick and mortar locations to sell their work because of its user-friendly accessibility and fun-loving community. So it only makes sense for those looking to clean out their closets to turn to Etsy as the place to sell them, especially if its vintage.

Creating a profile on Etsy is free and as easy as creating a Facebook page. The site offers easy sharing among many other social media platforms, such as Instagram and Pinterest, making multiple platform selling opportunities simpler than ever before. Unlike other basic consignment sites, Etsy requires that you “set up shop” to sell your items.

Also, if you’re going to be selling on Etsy, all the clothes you sell must be considered vintage or handmade. But other than those requirements, you’re in charge of setting prices, shipping arrangements, and all aspects of listing and selling items.

Keep in mind that while the options aren’t very limited on the site, Etsy does a $0.22 listing fee, plus a 3.5% transaction fee and 3% plus $0.25 payment processing for being the hosting site for the sale.

Of the dozens of online consignment sites out there, these are the best and most effective ones to get the most money out of your clothes. No matter if you’re trying to resale a pair of vintage jeans that you’ve had for years or last season’s Vera Wang that you just aren’t feeling anymore and everything in between.

Spending your hard-earned money on clothing, then giving that clothing away, can be frustrating. But with these ten consignment sites, you can leave the frustration behind and say hello to some extra cash to tide you over thru the winter, or maybe buy yourself a new swimsuit in preparation for the spring. Remember, cold hard cash is just a closet clean out, and a couple clicks away.