Want to buy or sell second-hand but don’t know which app to use? There are more options than ever - and they’re built for very different things. Vinted is great for clothes, eBay for collectables, Facebook Marketplace for furniture you can pick up down the road.
Fees have changed a lot too. Most big platforms no longer charge private sellers in the UK. Instead, buyers usually pay a small protection fee.
Here are the best second-hand apps in the UK, what each is best for, and what it costs to use.
The best second-hand apps in the UK at a glance
| App | Best for | Fees for private sellers | Fees for buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinted | Clothes, shoes and accessories | None | A fixed amount plus a percentage of the price |
| Depop | Vintage, Y2K and streetwear | No selling fee - payment processing applies | A marketplace fee on each order |
| eBay | Collectables, electronics and almost anything else | No final value fee in most categories | Buyer Protection fee on items from private sellers |
| Facebook Marketplace | Furniture and bulky items to collect locally | None for local pick-up | None for local pick-up |
| Gumtree | Furniture, bikes and household goods near you | Free basic listings | None |
| Vestiaire Collective | Designer and luxury fashion | Commission on each sale | Fees vary - check the total at checkout |
| Back Market | Refurbished phones, laptops and tech | Not for private sellers | Included in the price |
| Olio, Freegle and Trash Nothing | Free stuff from neighbours | Free | Free |
| Ganddee | Finding charity shops, car boot sales and flea markets near you | Free | Free |
Fees change often, and business sellers usually pay more. Always check the latest terms in the app before you buy or list.
Vinted: best for second-hand clothes
Vinted is the UK’s biggest app for second-hand fashion. If you’re clearing out your wardrobe, it’s the first place to list.
- Selling: No selling fees for private sellers. You keep the full price, and the buyer pays for postage.
- Buying: Buyers pay a fee on each order - a fixed amount plus a percentage of the item price. It was called the Buyer Protection fee, and is being renamed the “Vinted fee” from October 2026.
- Good to know: You can bundle items from the same seller to save on postage, and send offers to sellers.
Fakes and scams do turn up. Read our guides to fake vintage on Vinted and the latest Vinted AI scam before you buy.
Depop: best for vintage and streetwear
Depop is popular with younger shoppers and vintage sellers. It feels more like a social feed than a marketplace, and it’s great for Y2K, streetwear and one-off vintage pieces.
- Selling: Depop removed its 10% selling fee in the UK in 2024. Sellers still pay a payment processing fee on each sale.
- Buying: Buyers pay a marketplace fee on each order.
eBay: best for collectables and almost everything else
eBay is still the go-to for collectables, electronics, books, records and hard-to-find items - and you can buy at auction or at a fixed price.
- Selling: Private sellers in the UK pay no final value fees in most categories (vehicles are the main exception).
- Buying: On items from private sellers, buyers pay a Buyer Protection fee: a small fixed amount plus a percentage of the price, which gets lower as the price goes up.
- Good to know: Many charity shops sell online through eBay. See our pick of the best charity shops on eBay.
Facebook Marketplace: best for furniture and local pick-ups
Facebook Marketplace is huge for furniture, kids’ stuff, bikes and anything too big to post. Because most sales are collected in person, it’s often the cheapest way to buy.
- Fees: There’s no platform fee when you buy or sell locally and pay in person.
- Good to know: Always meet in a public place or have someone with you, inspect the item before you pay, and never pay a deposit to a stranger online.
For more ideas, read our guide to furnishing your flat for free.
Gumtree: best for bargains near you
Gumtree is a long-running UK classifieds site. It’s good for furniture, bikes, garden tools and household goods. Basic listings are free, and most deals are arranged and paid for in person.
Vestiaire Collective: best for designer and luxury fashion
If you’re after designer pieces, Vestiaire Collective is one of the best-known resale platforms. Items can go through authentication before they reach you, which gives you more peace of mind on expensive buys.
- Selling: Vestiaire takes a commission on each sale.
- Buying: Some orders include authentication and service fees, so check the total at checkout.
Prefer to try designer pieces on in person? Read our guide to thrifting designer clothes in London.
Back Market: best for refurbished tech
Back Market sells professionally refurbished phones, laptops, tablets and consoles from approved sellers. Every device comes with at least a 12-month warranty, and you have 30 days to return it. It’s a good way to save money on tech without the risk of buying a used phone from a stranger.
Olio, Freegle and Trash Nothing: best for free stuff
If you’d rather pay nothing at all, these apps connect you with neighbours giving things away.
- Olio started as a food-sharing app, but you can now share - and in some areas sell - household items too.
- Freegle is a UK network of local volunteer-run groups for giving and getting things for free.
- Trash Nothing brings Freecycle, Freegle and other local reuse groups together in one app.
Ganddee: best for finding second-hand shops near you
Apps are great, but some of the best second-hand finds are still offline - in charity shops, at car boot sales, flea markets and kilo sales. That’s what Ganddee is for.
Ganddee is a free app that maps charity shops, vintage and second-hand shops, car boot sales and flea markets across the UK and Ireland. You can:
- Find charity shops near you, with opening times and what they sell
- See which car boot sales are on this weekend
- Discover flea markets, vintage fairs and kilo sales in your area
Shopping in person means you can try things on, check the condition, and pay no postage or buyer fees.
How to choose the right second-hand app
- Selling clothes? Start with Vinted. For vintage and streetwear, try Depop too.
- Selling designer pieces? Vestiaire Collective, or eBay for wider reach.
- Selling furniture or bulky items? Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree, for local pick-up.
- Buying tech? Back Market, for a warranty.
- Want it free? Olio, Freegle or Trash Nothing.
- Want to shop in person? Use Ganddee to find charity shops, car boots and markets near you.
Selling regularly? Read Second-Hand Reselling 101 for sourcing, pricing and the tax rules every reseller should know.
Second-hand apps UK: FAQs
What is the best app for buying second-hand clothes in the UK?
Vinted is the biggest UK app for second-hand clothes. Depop is better for vintage and streetwear, and Vestiaire Collective for designer fashion.
Which second-hand selling apps have no fees in the UK?
Vinted, Depop and eBay no longer charge most private sellers a selling fee - buyers pay a fee instead (Depop sellers still pay payment processing). Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are free for local sales.
Do I pay tax on selling second-hand items through apps?
Not if you’re selling your own unwanted things. Platforms do share seller information with HMRC once you pass certain sales thresholds, and if you buy items to resell for profit, that’s likely to count as trading. Read our reselling guide for the details.
Is there an app to find charity shops near me?
Yes - Ganddee is a free app that maps charity shops, second-hand shops, car boot sales and flea markets across the UK and Ireland.
Second-hand shopping is cheaper, more sustainable, and a lot more fun than buying new. Use the apps to buy and sell online - and Ganddee to find the best second-hand shops and sales near you.
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