The American used-goods landscape
The US has enormous second-hand supply across local and national platforms. Here's where to look, depending on what you want.
The top US marketplaces
- Facebook Marketplace — the dominant local marketplace for furniture, appliances and household goods.
- Craigslist — still huge for local deals, cars, furniture and free stuff; text/email based.
- OfferUp — mobile-first local buying and selling, with in-app messaging and shipping options.
- eBay — the national/global option for electronics, parts, collectibles and anything niche.
- Poshmark / Depop / The RealReal — fashion, from everyday to authenticated luxury.
US-specific tips
- Meet safely for local deals: many US police stations offer "safe exchange zones" with cameras — use them for higher-value pickups.
- Cars: get a VIN history report (Carfax/AutoCheck) before buying — see how to check a car's history.
- Watch for scams: the overpayment and "shipping label" scams are common on Craigslist/Facebook. Never accept payments above your price or ship before funds truly clear (more here).
- Sales tax & shipping: factor these in on shipped purchases, especially cross-border (shipping & customs).
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