Selling used items online is one of the fastest ways to make extra money — and in 2026 it has never been easier. Follow this complete guide and you can have your first sale within days.
Step 1 — Find what to sell
Walk through your home and look for things you have not used in a year. Electronics, branded clothing, bags, watches and small appliances sell fastest. Not sure what is worth money? Check our list of 10 things in your home worth money right now.
Step 2 — Take photos that sell
You do not need a studio. Shoot in natural daylight against a plain wall, from at least three angles, and include close-ups of any flaws. Listings with 4+ photos sell significantly faster.
Step 3 — Write a title buyers search for
Put the brand, model and key feature in the title: “iPhone 15 128GB — Blue, unlocked”. Buyers search by those exact words.
Step 4 — Price it right
For used items in good shape, start around 60–70% of the new retail price, then adjust based on condition and demand. Learn the full formula in our pricing guide.
Step 5 — List, ship, get paid
On Mericati, listing is free and takes under a minute. When your item sells, you ship it with a prepaid label, the buyer pays you directly, and you keep 100% of the money — zero platform fees. Start your first listing now.