There is no single "best" site — but there is a best one for you
The right second-hand marketplace depends on what you're buying and where you are. A phone in Germany, a designer coat in the UK, and furniture in the US each have a different best home. Here's the landscape — and a shortcut: our search covers 70+ of these at once, so you can compare them in a single query.
The biggest general marketplaces
- eBay — the global giant. Best for electronics, collectibles, parts and anything niche. The "Sold items" filter shows real market prices.
- Facebook Marketplace — huge and local; strong for furniture and bulky items you collect in person. See our Facebook Marketplace safety guide.
- Craigslist (US) / Gumtree (UK/AU) / Kleinanzeigen (DE) / Marktplaats (NL) / OLX (many countries) — the big regional classifieds for local deals.
Fashion resale apps
- Vinted — massive in Europe, low seller fees, great for everyday and vintage clothing.
- Depop — trend- and vintage-focused, younger audience.
- Vestiaire Collective / The RealReal — authenticated luxury and designer.
Not sure which to pick? Read Vinted vs Depop vs eBay.
Specialist marketplaces
- Cars: local classifieds + brand forums; always run a history check.
- Watches, art & antiques: auction aggregators and dedicated platforms (see buying art & antiques).
- Retro games, cameras, hi-fi: eBay plus enthusiast communities.
The shortcut: instead of learning every site, use our search to query all of them at once and see who has your item cheapest — locally or across borders. Pair it with
how to spot bargains to find the mispriced listings.
Country guides
For the best sites in specific markets, see our dedicated guides for Germany, the UK and the USA — with the exact platforms locals actually use.
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