I’m weighing FB Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, Chairish, Etsy, and local auction sites. Which sell-through rates and average selling prices do you see per platform? Any hidden fees, flaky buyer patterns, or delivery expectations I should factor in?
Topic summary
A seller is evaluating multiple platforms for flipping furniture, including FB Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, Chairish, Etsy, and local auction sites.
Key Questions:
- Sell-through rates and average selling prices across platforms
- Hidden fees to consider
- Buyer reliability patterns (“flaky” buyers)
- Delivery expectations per platform
Current Status: The discussion remains open with no responses yet. The seller is seeking comparative data and practical insights to inform their platform selection strategy.
When deciding where to sell, your options generally fall into a few categories. For fast, local sales with no fees, platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp are popular. Their main advantage is that you keep all the money from a cash sale, but the tradeoff is a significant personal hassle, as you will have to deal with many flaky buyers, low-ball offers, and manage all the pickup logistics yourself.
If you are selling handmade or vintage goods, Etsy gives you access to a large, high-intent international audience. However, you are responsible for all your own shipping, and the fee structure is complex. You will pay a listing fee, a transaction fee, a payment processing fee, and potentially a mandatory offsite ad fee, all of which can add up significantly.
For high-end or designer furniture, Chairish is a strong option. While its commission is high (often 20-30%), its main benefit is that it is a full-service platform. Chairish handles all customer service and, most importantly, manages all the shipping and white-glove logistics for large items, which is a major benefit for sellers. Finally, local auction sites are the fastest way to sell everything at once, as they handle the entire process. The tradeoff is that the final selling price is a gamble, and you will pay a high commission on the sale.
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If you’re selling flipped furniture, choose your platform based on your goal. Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and Craigslist are best for fast, local sales with little to no fees, though you’ll face occasional no-shows and hagglers.
Etsy suits handmade or vintage pieces, offering higher prices but with 10–20% total fees and shipping responsibilities.
Chairish attracts high-end buyers and offers highest average selling prices, but it charges 22–40% commissions and has slower delivery timelines. Local auctions sell items quickly but take a large commission (30–50%) and give you less control over pricing.
In short: use local marketplaces for quick turnover, Etsy and Chairish for premium profit and auctions for bulk clearance—always factoring in platform fees, shipping expectations & buyer reliability to protect your ROI.