The internet is huge. That's a fairly obvious statement. However so many of us just go to the same old websites to buy and sell our things. If these sites are so good, surely there are others which are similar and maybe offer a different pricing structure or varying products? Consider that eBay takes 10% of anything you sell and then you have PayPal fees on top. That's a decent chunk of your profit that is being taken away. Lets look some sites which are an eBay alternative but are just as good, some may say even better!
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eBid
The first eBay alternative we've got is eBid. Firstly, let's admit that is has a much smaller audience. Most of these selling sites like eBay do. eBid has a smaller audience but also says it has more than 3 million products on sale. For a seller, eBid could be great as the fees are much lower. There are no listing fees and their fees are just 3% of the final selling price. Another plus point for serious sellers is that you can buy a lifetime membership where you won't pay any additional fees. This could easily pay for itself and then help aid your profit.
Bonanza
The next eBay alternative says it has everything but the ordinary. Bonanza say that 50,000 sellers voted their site “Best Overall Marketplace” up against eBay, Amazon, and Etsy? That's quite an accomplishment, sellers obviously really like it. The fees are actually quite complicated, maybe overly do. The one that matters if how much you'll be charged if you sell something though. 3.5% is the number is the item is less than $500. If it's more than that, an extra 1.5% is taken from anything over that price. If you sign up to their optional advertising program your fees will increase. You can also pay for membership to access increased account features. This starts at $12 a month.
Gumtree
You might consider Gumtree to be the place to find a new flat or search for a well priced used car. But you can buy and sell plenty of things on Gumtree. It's great for finding local items for sale at a bargain price that you can pop round and collect. It's free to list items too, but you might face charges for certain services, however these are clearly marked out before you commit.
Facebook Marketplace
Much like Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace is perfect for local bargains. Facebook has a huge online community and you can quickly get rid of items you don't want by listing them for free on Facebook Marketplace. This is a selling site like eBay UK in the sense that you can buy and sell but you don't run any auctions. Simply take a photo of the product, enter your description and name your price. You might get some ‘offers' coming through and quite often people never actually turn up. With it being cash on collection, that's a risk you take.
Etsy
Etsy is perfect for creative people getting a small business off the ground. It's a creative person's playground. Buy and sell anything and everything you can imagine from a host of handmade, unique and personalised gifts. By selling on Etsy you have an audience already there who are regularly visiting the site. The company also do plenty of advertising on your behalf too. Find out how much it costs to sell on Etsy.
Fruugo
Shop for the world's best brand on Fruugo. They have over 1,500,000 happy customers and a UK based customer care team which can always be helpful. It's pricey to sell on Fruugo. This eBay alternative charges a constant commission of 15% of the basket value. That's excluding VAT too. On top of this there is an additional 2.35% fee for processing funds. You might find a bargain or two if you're a buyer but sellers will have to watch their profit margins.
Flubit
Discover more than 1 million products that you can find on Amazon, at a cheaper price on Flubit. From toys and books to home and garden, it's a buyers playground. For sellers, Flubit doesn't charge the seller fees.
Preloved
Preloved say they're trying to make buying and selling online as simple as possible. There are no listing fees or selling fees to use Preloved. You can upgrade your account for extra features from just £5 a year but you don't have to. It's extremely easy to list an item for sale or search for what you're looking for. Categories include pets, cars and clothing. They have even added a Freelovd section where you can discover things being given away for no money.
Shpock
Shpock has been described as a book sale app. So consider early Sunday mornings in a field, all wrapped up in app form. It is free to use. There is, like on other sites, the possibility to upgrade and opt into extra features. Buyers using PayPayl don't get charged any fees. Sellers do, a small fee from the seller per transaction based on the price that was paid. For anything under £10 it's 50p. Up to £50, £1.50 is charged. This increases at different increments until you'll pay £10 for sales of up to £1000.
Vinted
If pre-loved fashion is your thing, Vinted is for you. Vinted is free to use for sellers. You'll receive 100% of what your item sells for into your account and there are no charges for listing. For buyers, you can choose to pay a buyer-protection fee. This keeps money safeguarded, adding protecting to your purchase. The cost is between 3% and 8% of the item price (this doesn't include shipping and taxes) plus an extra $0.30–0.80.
Depop
Unique fashion is all the range at Depop. They charge a flat rate when you sell. There is no listing fee or subscription fee. You simply pay a 10% fee of what the item sold at. Bare this in mind when you're choosing your listing price.
CEX
If you have games, DVDs, phones, tech and much more to sell, CEX could work for you. With a quick search on their site you can see just how much they'll give you for that game you've finished playing or the phone you no longer use. You can get even more if you accept CEX credit instead of cash. This could be a perfect eBay alternative if you want a quick sale with some quick cash. As a buyer, you can find lots of second hand goods available, with 24 month warranty included. You can do this online or by visiting one of their shops.
Music Magpie
Music Magpie is a little bit like CEX above but it's only run online. Download their app, scan the things you want to sell, get a price and then box them up and wait for a courier to arrive. A simple way of having a clear out from your shelves and getting some money. You know exactly how much you're going to make, unlike some selling sites like eBay where you get a range of bids.
Bumblebee Auctions
Our final eBay alternative is just for you buyers. Have you ever thought about what happens to items that are seized by the police? Some of those products end up on Bumblebee Auctions. Find bikes, tools and electrical equipment to bid on. You never know just what you might find!
As you can see, there are lots of websites like eBay online. All you have to do is find the eBay alternative that works for you.