Where to Sell Clothes Online: Depop vs Poshmark vs Vinted and More
Where to sell clothes online as a teen? Compare Depop, Poshmark, Vinted, Mercari and eBay on age rules and seller fees, checked Oct 2026.
In this guide
The best place to sell clothes online depends on two things: how old you are and how much of each sale you want to keep. Depop and Poshmark let teens 13 and up in with a parent’s involvement. Vinted, Mercari and eBay are built for adults, so a parent has to run the account. Fees range from nothing to about 20% of the sale.
All of that comes from each platform’s own pages, checked in October 2026. Rules and fees change, so read the current version before you list anything. Here’s how they compare, and how to pick the one that fits your closet.
Can teens sell clothes online?
Yes, but not everywhere, and not alone. Selling means getting paid, and getting paid usually means a bank account, an ID and sometimes tax info. Those usually need an adult. That’s why almost every platform has a rule about parents.
If a parent runs the account, it’s the parent’s account. They’re the one responsible for what’s sold and for the money. So have a real conversation first: what you’ll sell, who ships the packages, and where the money goes. Here’s how to open a bank account under 18 if you need somewhere to put it.
Depop vs Poshmark vs Vinted vs Mercari vs eBay
| Platform | Age rule (from its own pages) | What sellers pay (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Depop | 13+ to sign up. Over 18 to use Depop Payments. Under 18, a parent or guardian has to verify their details so you can sell and get paid. | No selling fee. Payment processing is 3.3% + $0.45. |
| Poshmark | Under 13 not allowed. 13 to 17 only with a parent or guardian’s permission. | $2.95 flat on sales under $15, 20% on sales of $15 or more. |
| Vinted | 18+. A parent can create an account for a minor who is at least 13 and takes responsibility for it. | No fees for uploading or selling. Buyers pay the Vinted fee. |
| Mercari | 18+. Ages 13 to 17 only on an account owned by a parent or guardian. | 10% selling fee. |
| eBay | You can’t use eBay if you can’t form a legally binding contract, for example if you’re under 18. | For most clothing: first 250 listings a month free, then 13.6% plus a per-order fee. |
Sources: Depop’s help center on age, getting paid in the US and seller fees. Poshmark’s terms and its seller FAQ. Vinted’s terms, selling help page and price list. Mercari’s minors policy and fee page. eBay’s user agreement and selling fees.
What you’d actually keep on a $30 sale
Percentages are hard to picture. Here’s the math for one $30 top, ignoring shipping and taxes. The real number can be a little lower, because some of these fees are also charged on shipping and taxes.
| Platform | The math | You keep (roughly) |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | No seller fee | $30.00 |
| Depop | 3.3% of $30 is $0.99, plus $0.45 | $28.56 |
| Mercari | 10% of $30 is $3.00 | $27.00 |
| eBay (most clothing) | 13.6% of $30 is $4.08, plus the $0.40 per-order fee | $25.52 |
| Poshmark | 20% of $30 is $6.00 | $24.00 |
On a cheap item the fee type matters more. Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 on anything under $15, so a $10 shirt nets you $7.05. On Depop that same shirt costs you about $0.78. For cheap stuff, low-fee platforms win. For nicer pieces, think about who shops there and what they’ll pay.
Which one should you pick?
- You’re 13 to 17 and want to run your own shop (with a parent): Depop or Poshmark. Both are set up for teens with a parent involved. Our guide to how to sell on Depop walks you through your first listing.
- You want to keep the most money: Vinted charges sellers nothing for selling, and Depop’s fee is small. Vinted’s own terms say you must be 18, so that one means a parent’s account.
- You have lots of cheap pieces: avoid flat fees on small sales. A $10 sale on Poshmark loses almost a third to the fee.
- You have a few pricier pieces: eBay and Mercari are worth a look, but both need an adult account.
- You don’t want to deal with shipping at all: see the ThredUp option below, or sell in person.
What about ThredUp and selling in person?
If you’d rather not photograph and ship everything, ThredUp’s Clean Out service does it for you. You send a bag of clothes, and ThredUp inspects, photographs, prices and lists them. ThredUp says there are no upfront fees, and a service fee is deducted from your earnings only after items sell. It’s slow: ThredUp’s own page says to expect 10 to 14 weeks from ordering a bag to your final earnings for most Standard Clean Outs. It also says it accepts an average of 60 to 80% of the items in a Standard bag, and about 38% of accepted items don’t sell within their consignment window. We couldn’t find an age rule on the page, so ask a parent to read ThredUp’s terms before sending anything.
Selling in person is the zero-fee option. Local consignment shops, a swap with friends or a school yard sale all skip the apps. Ask a parent to help you with prices, and don’t meet strangers alone.
Before you list anything
- Sort your closet. Keep what you wear. Sell clean items in good condition, and be honest about flaws. If you’re rethinking your whole wardrobe, our capsule wardrobe for school guide can help you decide what stays.
- Search similar items first. See what the same brand and style listed for. Price near that, and leave a little room to haggle.
- Take clear photos in daylight. Front, back, tag and any flaw.
- Do the fee math. Use the table above so a small sale doesn’t turn into pocket change.
- Keep everything inside the app. Never take payment outside it, and never click links in messages that ask you to “verify” your account.
Where to put the money
When a sale pays out, move part of it somewhere safe before it disappears into the next order. A debit card for teens can help you keep track, and these tips for saving money as a teenager are a good place to start.
