How to Buy and Sell Vintage Fashion on Depop

Depop is a social marketplace for unique, vintage, and one-of-a-kind clothing — popular with shoppers who want something different from the usual stores.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Download and browse Depop
2.Buy an item safely
3.Sell an item
4.Ship a sold item
5.Get paid

Download and browse Depop

~23s

Search for "Depop" in the App Store or Google Play. Create a free account with your email address or Google login. Tap the Explore tab (compass icon) to browse items curated for your taste. Tap any item to see photos, price, size, condition, and the seller's other listings.

Quick Tip

Save searches for specific styles, brands, or sizes by tapping the bookmark icon — you'll get notifications when new matching items are listed.

Buy an item safely

~23s

Tap "Buy" on any item you want. Pay using a credit card or PayPal. All transactions are processed through Depop's secure payment system — never pay sellers outside the app via Venmo or bank transfer, as you lose buyer protection.

Warning

Depop Buyer Protection covers you if an item doesn't arrive or significantly differs from the listing. This protection only applies to purchases made through the app — not to any side deals.

Sell an item

~23s

Tap the "+" button at the bottom of the screen to create a listing. Take 4-10 clear photos of your item. Write a description including brand, size, condition, and any measurements. Set a price — research similar items on Depop to gauge fair pricing. Tap "Post" to publish.

Quick Tip

Good photos sell items. Use natural light and a clean, simple background. Show the front, back, label, and any details or flaws.

Ship a sold item

~16s

When something sells, you receive a notification with the buyer's shipping address. Pack the item securely and ship it within 7 days. You can print a prepaid Depop shipping label (available in the app for US shipments) or arrange your own shipping. Drop it at USPS.

Get paid

~15s

After the buyer confirms receipt (or after 5 days if they don't), your earnings appear in your Depop balance. Transfer to your PayPal account from the Balance section in your profile. Depop takes a 10% selling fee on the total transaction price.

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Depop is a social marketplace app focused on fashion — particularly vintage, unique, and one-of-a-kind clothing items. It's used by millions of people to buy and sell anything from 1970s denim jackets to retro band tees, handmade jewelry, and current-season pieces at discounted prices.

Unlike traditional resale platforms, Depop has a social media-style layout. Sellers create profiles with a personal style, and buyers can follow sellers they like. The "Explore" tab curates items based on your preferences.

Depop is free to download and use. Sellers list items for free; Depop takes a 10% fee plus a small payment processing fee when something sells. Buyers pay for items via credit card, PayPal, or Apple/Google Pay.

The platform is popular for finding items you simply can't find at a standard retail store — a particular vintage style, a discontinued brand, or a unique handmade piece. Many sellers specialize in specific aesthetics like cottagecore, Y2K, preppy, or minimalist styles.

Depop works on iPhone, Android, and the web at depop.com.

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