Move that sofa without moving a muscle. Follow these bite-size steps, post your item, and watch cash land in your pocket.
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Why sell furniture online?
- More buyers see your listing than a local yard sale financebuzz.com
- You pick the price and timing—no haggling on the curb reddit.com
- Door-to-door pickup services (like AptDeco) handle heavy lifting aptdeco.com
[Visual: simple map showing online reach vs local curb reach]
Step-by-step guide
1. Clean and fix
- Wipe dust, tighten screws.
- Small repairs raise price by up to 20 % financebuzz.com
2. Snap bright photos
- Use daylight and a phone grid for straight lines oakandgrainrefinishing.com
- Neutral gray walls make colors pop thesun.co.uk
[Visual: photo before/after lighting demo]
3. Price smart
- Start at 30-40 % of original retail if like-new ask.metafilter.com
- Drop 10 % each week until it sells.
4. Pick a platform
| Platform | Listing fee | Seller fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace | $0 | 0 % | Fast local deals |
| OfferUp | $0 | 12.9 % ship orders | Small items |
| eBay | $0.40/order | 13.25 % up to $7.5k | Nationwide reach |
| Chairish | $0 | 20-45 % | Vintage/high-end |
[Visual: bar chart showing fees across sites] financebuzz.com
5. Stay safe
- Meet in public or arrange insured shipping consumer.ftc.gov
- Never share verification codes consumer.ftc.gov
- Cash-apps only with trusted buyers.
People also ask
- What is the best site to sell furniture?
- How do I price used furniture?
- How can I avoid scams when selling online?
- Is it better to sell or donate furniture?
Quick-sell tips
- Same-day cash? IKEA Buy-Back or local pawn shops ikea.com
- High-end piece? List on designer platforms first for higher bids orbitvu.com
- Need it gone? Mark “free delivery within 5 mi” to double clicks reddit.com
[Visual: line graph—price vs time-to-sell]
List on Asherfield and keep 85%
Skip steep fees and endless chats. Asherfield handles listings, buyer questions, and pickup—all while you keep 85% of the sale.
Next step: Post your piece on Asherfield now →
Sources
FinanceBuzz—best places to sell used furniture financebuzz.com
Reddit thread on quick furniture sales reddit.com
Ask MetaFilter—pricing formula ask.metafilter.com
Oak & Grain—furniture photography tips oakandgrainrefinishing.com
FTC—online selling scam safety consumer.ftc.gov
IKEA Buy-Back program ikea.com
AptDeco sell-in-10-days claim aptdeco.com
Orbitvu—expert furniture photo guide orbitvu.com
Valyou—spotting online furniture scams valyouhawaii.com
The Sun—gray backdrop photo tip thesun.co.uk