Is Craigslist better than OfferUp?

Craigslist is worth it if you’re willing to put up with potentially flaky sellers. If you’re a regular seller who hopes to generate a reputation with buyers, OfferUp is the way to go! It’s easy to use and great for regular users.

Then, Is OfferUp or LetGo better?

While LetGo is safer and the more popular app of the two, OfferUp is the better app in terms of customer service. Both LetGo and OfferUp have their apps available on the Apple and Google Play App Store. With over 30 million users, LetGo is more popular than OfferUp. It has been featured in many commercials lately.

Are people still using OfferUp?

Best for Buyers OfferUp

Letgo was recently merged into OfferUp and is no longer available for U.S. clients. Another great app on which you can sell anything from used cars to clothes to baby items is OfferUp.

Is it safe to give 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 with cash or use OfferUp Payments available in some markets.

What’s better than OfferUp?

Letgo. Letgo is another mobile app that is similar to OfferUp in what it enables you to do — sell extra stuff around your house. Unlike OfferUp, however, while Letgo is primarily a mobile app, you can access their marketplace on a desktop computer.

What is better than OfferUp?

Oodle is a fantastic OfferUp alternative because it also lets you put up ads for the items you want to sell and find ads of other sellers based on your target location.

Does OfferUp take a percentage of sales?

Sellers are required to pay a service fee when shipped items sell. The fee is either a minimum of $1.99, or 12.9% of the sale price. For more information on seller fees, see our Terms of Service.

Does OfferUp charge selling fees?

Buyers will pay for shipping costs; sellers can list for free, but will pay OfferUp a 7.9 percent fee if the item is sold. OfferUp provides buyer and seller protections; you can read more details about the shipping rules here.

What percentage does OfferUp take?

Where is best to sell things?

13 Best Sites to Sell Your Products Online

Shopify. 2 “Sell Anything” Marketplaces.
Bonanza.
Amazon.
eBay.
VarageSale.
Handshake.
Ruby Lane.
Etsy.

Is OfferUp and Craigslist the same?

OfferUp: While OfferUp is the largest mobile marketplace, it’s still miles behind Craigslist in its overall presence. While big, tech-friendly cities like Seattle and Boston have huge memberships on OfferUp, it’s still taking off in other cities and less urban areas.

Should I give out my phone number on OfferUp?

Only communicate through OfferUp.

You should never have to give your phone number or email address to another OfferUp user. If a buyer or seller tries to move your communication to a different app or service, politely decline.

Does OfferUp need my SSN?

For the 2021 calendar year, if you have 200 or more transactions and sell over $20,000 worth of items using electronic payments, you’ll be prompted in the OfferUp app to provide your full Social Security number and address to our payment processor (Stripe) for tax reporting purposes.

What happens if I get scammed on OfferUp?

If approved, OfferUp will issue a refund up to the original price (including shipping costs) of the item sent to the original form of payment.

Is OfferUp and Letgo the same?

OfferUp on Monday merged the Letgo marketplace onto its app following the company’s acquisition earlier this year. With the addition of rival Letgo, OfferUp now has a U.S. customer base of more than 20 million monthly active users who use its app to buy and sell used goods.

Does it cost to use OfferUp?

Posting and browsing items on OfferUp is free, and buying items with cash is free for both sellers and buyers. Certain transactions, like shipped items, may include service fees or shipping costs when the item is sold.

What is the best platform to sell used items?

The best apps to buy and sell used stuff:

CardCash.
Chairish.
Decluttr.
eCampus.
eBay.
Facebook Marketplace.
5miles.
Letgo.

Which is the best app to sell items?

Best apps and websites for reselling items

Best for selling everything without fees: Facebook Marketplace.
Best for selling handmade and vintage items: Etsy.
Best for selling clothing: Depop.
Best for selling home goods: Mercari.
Best for selling specialized goods: eBay.

Who pays for shipping on OfferUp?

Shipping costs are typically paid by the buyer but can be paid by the seller. Shipping fees can vary, so the amounts are shown for each item. You’ll know how much you’ll pay before you buy. OfferUp will not reimburse postage if a package is held by USPS with the reason “postage due.”

How much does it cost to post on OfferUp?

How long does it take to get paid on OfferUp?

It typically takes 1-2 days for your bank to reflect your deposits. Note: To turn off Fast Deposit, go to Account > Payment & Deposit methods and toggle off Fast Deposit. Turning off this feature will return you to a normal deposit schedule.

How do you pay for items on OfferUp?

How to pay

In person. If you’re meeting a local seller, bring cash.
OfferUp shipping. If you use shipping within OfferUp, you’ll be asked to add your credit or debit card when you make an offer.
Shop safely.

How does OfferUp get paid?

To get paid on OfferUp, sellers collect cash in person or get paid through the app for shipping transactions.

What company owns OfferUp?

It was founded as a competitor to Craigslist, differentiating itself with mobile-friendly apps and user profiles with ratings.

OfferUp.

Type of site	Private
Founder(s)	Nick Huzar Arean Van Veelen
Industry	Marketplace, App
URL	offerup.com
Native client(s) on	iOS and Android

Why is OfferUp charging me to post?

Sellers are required to pay a service fee when shipped items sell. The fee is either a minimum of $1.99, or 12.9% of the sale price. For more information on seller fees, see our Terms of Service.