How to Use Depop to Buy and Sell Secondhand and Vintage Clothing

Depop is a resale marketplace that has become a go-to destination for vintage clothing, unique fashion pieces, and retro styles. While it attracts a younger audience, the platform is accessible and useful for anyone who wants to sell clothes they no longer wear or find interesting items at prices below retail.

Depop works much like a social media app, with a feed that shows you new listings from sellers you follow and items matching your search history. Each seller has a profile page that looks similar to an Instagram profile — with photos, follower counts, and a grid of their current listings. This visual format makes it particularly good for browsing when you are not looking for something specific.

Listing an item on Depop is quick. You take photos, write a description, set a price, and choose whether to offer free shipping or charge the buyer for it. When a sale is made, you ship the item and the buyer has a window to confirm receipt. Depop's buyer protection means that if an item is significantly different from its description, the buyer can open a dispute and receive a refund.

One thing that makes Depop different from Poshmark or eBay is its emphasis on individual seller style. Successful Depop sellers often develop a distinct aesthetic and photograph their items in creative ways — on hangers against interesting backgrounds, or modeled — which attracts buyers who connect with that visual style. You do not need to be a photographer or stylist to sell, but putting care into your photos does make a difference.

Depop charges sellers a fee on each sale, plus payment processing fees. Buyers pay the listed price plus shipping. The platform supports PayPal as well as direct payment cards, and money flows through Depop's own payment system, which gives both parties some protection.