What’s better OfferUp or Craigslist?

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 it safe to give your 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.

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.

Whats better OfferUp or Letgo?

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.

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 can a scammer do with my phone number?

Scammers can use your phone number to impersonate, steal from, and harass you and others. Here’s what to do if your info is compromised.

Should you give your 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. Do not make wire transfers or send money by mail.

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.

What percentage does OfferUp take?

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. The shipping feature does not affect local transactions, which do not include fees.

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.

How much 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 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?

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.

How do you pay for items on OfferUp?

Buying your first shipped item

Make an offer on a shippable item.
On the Offer & shipping screen, tap Add a payment method.
Enter your card information on the Add card screen.
Tap Save to continue.

Can someone hack my bank account with my phone number?

With your phone number, a hacker can start hijacking your accounts one by one by having a password reset sent to your phone. They can trick automated systems — like your bank — into thinking they’re you when you call customer service.

Can someone hack your phone just by knowing your number?

But is it actually true that someone could hack my phone only by knowing my number? Quite simply – no, it isn’t.

Can a scammer hack my phone by calling me?

Can hackers hack your phone by calling you? No, not directly. A hacker can call you, pretending to be someone official, and so gain access to your personal details. Armed with that information, they could begin hacking your online accounts.

Why is OfferUp asking for Social Security?

We rely on Stripe to determine whether your Social Security number and address need to be provided for this purpose. If so, you will be prompted in the OfferUp app to provide your full Social Security number and address and we will not allow payouts until your Social Security number and address are provided.

Does OfferUp take a percentage?

What payments does OfferUp take?

When paying for a shipped item, you can use the following payment methods.

Credit and debit cards including: Visa. Mastercard. American Express. Discover. JCB. Diners Club.
Apple Pay.

Can you get a refund on OfferUp?

You can request a refund from the delivered notification you received up to 2 days after you get the item. If you don’t get a response that solves the issue, you have 2 more days to let us know by filing a claim. After that time period expires, we’ll assume you’re happy with the item and complete the transaction.

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

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.”

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.