How do I list items on OfferUp?

Does OfferUp charge a fee to sell?

Seller Fees

As a seller, you're responsible for paying a service fee when you ship items sold via OfferUp. The fee is 12.9% of the item's final price (excluding shipping costs) with a minimum fee of $1.99. You'll see the service fee dollar amount when you accept a buyer's offer.

Is posting on OfferUp free?

OfferUp lets you post a certain number of listings for free each month. The number of free listings you get depends on the category you're posting in. This approach keeps the feed diverse for buyers, and gives all sellers a fair opportunity to showcase their items.

How do I receive payment on OfferUp?

To get paid for the items you sell using OfferUp's Nationwide Shipping, you'll need to set up a deposit account in the app using your debit card or bank account information. Make sure to set up your deposit account within 90 days after your first shipping sale so that you can receive your payments.

How does payment work with OfferUp?

When a seller accepts your offer, the payment is authorized (but not yet charged) on your card. When you receive the item, you'll have 2 days to evaluate it. If you don't make a purchase protection claim in those 2 days, your card is charged and the seller is paid.

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How to sell on OfferUp safely?

Is OfferUp good for selling?

We like OfferUp as the best for buyers because of the app's focus on safety. It lists what it calls Safe Trade Spots and will remove listings that violate guidelines. Another great app for selling items locally is OfferUp, and you can sell anything from used cars to clothes to baby items.

How can I sell my stuff on OfferUp fast?

The items that sell fastest on OfferUp have lots of great photos, clear titles, accurate descriptions, and fair prices. Transparency is key. If your item has defects or is showing its age, make sure to include that in the description for a problem-free sale.

Why does my item keep getting removed from OfferUp?

Sometimes an item on OfferUp gets removed because it doesn't follow our guidelines. This may be because the way it was posted didn't follow our posting rules.

Should I give my address on OfferUp?

Please don't give away personal information such as email, phone number, or address. Use in-app messaging to communicate securely. Pay sellers directly with cash, do not make wire transfers or send money by mail. Meet in a sensible location.

Is OfferUp or Facebook Marketplace better?

While Facebook Marketplace offers great exposure and is free to use, it does require a personal account attachment and lacks buyer protection. On the other hand, OfferUp has a verification system and pre-approved community meet-up stops, however, may have limitations on shipping and charges shipping fees.

Do people still use OfferUp?

OfferUp, an app exclusively available in the United States for second-hand selling and shopping, had the most mobile users in the state of California at over 1.9 million in 2023. The state of Texas had the second largest mobile audience based on OfferUp shoppers, at roughly 1.3 million.

Do you pay in cash on OfferUp?

If you're meeting a local seller, bring cash. When you meet, examine the item carefully. If you like it, give the seller the amount you agreed to. If you don't have exact change, your seller may be able to make change, or ask a grocery store or bank to break large bills.

What is the most sold item on OfferUp?

Why can't I sell anything on OfferUp?

To ensure that we maintain a safe marketplace, we do not allow the sale of specific items on OfferUp. Some prohibited items present legal risks or may pose health and safety issues. We've also chosen not to allow items that we feel are inappropriate for our community or that could be considered offensive.

How do I sell on OfferUp without getting scammed?

Never communicate with other buyers and sellers regarding transactions or conduct transactions outside of the OfferUp app. Check potential buyers' and sellers' ratings and reviews. Stay up to date on current and new scams. Trust your instincts and steer clear of any buyer, seller or transaction that makes you wary.

Should I use my real name on OfferUp?

OfferUp users are expected to strictly adhere to the following expectations: Use your true identity and honestly represent yourself in your user account and in all communications with other OfferUp users. Represent yourself in a respectful way when creating your account and custom profile link.

Is OfferUp or Mercari better?

Even though OfferUp has way more reviews on Google Play and is a solid private selling app, Mercari comes out on top for a few reasons. When you're trying to buy something, you can quickly see item prices as you're scrolling.

How do I ship a package on OfferUp?

When you sell your item, OfferUp will provide you with a prepaid shipping label via in-app message and email. Print out the shipping label and attach it to your package in a prominent location. Tape down all edges with clear packaging tape to ensure it stays in place.

What does OBO mean on OfferUp?

In short, it stands for "or best offer". An OBO listing means that the seller is flexible and willing to go lower than their listing price if need be, even if they're still looking for the best possible offer.

Is shipping safe on OfferUp?

Sellers on OfferUp are not only protected by our policies and partnerships, but also by our world-class fraud detection, automation, machine learning, and data models that make OfferUp the simplest, most trusted way to buy and sell.

Should I accept venmo for OfferUp?

If you don't have exact change, your seller may be able to make change, or ask a grocery store or bank to break large bills. Avoid app-based payments like Venmo and PayPal.

Is it safe to put credit card info on OfferUp?

We're serious about protecting your privacy. OfferUp does not collect any of the personal financial information that you provide. All deposit and payment account information is collected and processed by our third-party payment partner, Stripe. To learn how Stripe protects your data, see the Stripe Privacy Policy.

How does shipping work for sellers on OfferUp?

We send sellers a prepaid shipping label. Using this label is required. The label from OfferUp is how we track shipments and how sellers get paid. If you choose to ship an item without this label, you won't be able to get paid through OfferUp.