Difference Between Depop and Mercari

Depop mostly focuses on vintage clothes or name brand clothes or streetwear. Mercari, on the other hand, is a Japanese marketplace that allows you to buy and sell everything, from electronics to clothing, home décor to vintage items and collectibles, antique jewelry, children toys, beauty products, and much more.

1. Can you get scammed on Mercari?
2. How much is the Depop selling fee?
3. Does Depop sell fake items?
4. Is it worth it to sell on Mercari?
5. Can I trust Mercari?
6. Is Mercari or eBay better?
7. Why is Depop so expensive?
8. Why did I get charged for Depop limited?
9. Who pays for shipping on Depop?
10. Can I get scammed on Depop?
11. What happens if I buy a fake on Depop?
12. What can you not sell on Depop?

Can you get scammed on Mercari?

There is no single scam associated with Mercari. However, there are many different complaints from sellers and buyers who use the site, partially because Mercari withholds funds from sellers until buyers are satisfied with their purchase. ... Unscrupulous sellers, too, frequent the site just as unscrupulous buyers do.

How much is the Depop selling fee?

When you sell an item, Depop will charge you a 10% fee on the total amount of your listing, which includes shipping costs. The charge will be taken from your PayPal account or the card you are using for payments on your Depop account.

Does Depop sell fake items?

We love and respect the brands sold on Depop, so please don't list counterfeit items, replicas and unauthorised copies. These items will be removed immediately from Depop. If you see counterfeits or unauthorised copies, please report the items or sellers in app from the share menu.

Is it worth it to sell on Mercari?

If you're looking for lower fees and low-maintenance listings, then it's worth it to sell on Mercari. But if you need to flip items quickly, I would not bother cross-listing on Mercari. You should plan on waiting for at least a few weeks, even for popular items.

Can I trust Mercari?

Mercari itself is a completely legitimate and reliable e-commerce marketplace. Both sellers and buyers are real people, and they aren't retailers, which means that there is no guarantee that the people buying and selling on it are legitimate.

Is Mercari or eBay better?

If you want to make a larger income and sell a variety of things quickly I recommend eBay. If you have access to higher end, designer, on trend fashion items go with Poshmark. If you prioritize ease of listing and want to sell a large variety of items go with Mercari.

Why is Depop so expensive?

They source from thrift shops then sell the clothing at a much higher price due to the demand and actual worth of the item in order to make a profit. ... This is something I've seen a lot on Ebay, sold-out items are sold at a much higher price point. On Depop, sellers have to do a few things that require their own work.

Why did I get charged for Depop limited?

Why does Depop charge 10%?

Unlike many other selling platforms, at Depop we only charge you when you make a sale, this means there are no fees for the length of time your item has been listed for or any initial costs to list the item, so list to your heart's content because its all free!

Who pays for shipping on Depop?

Buyer pays for shipping. When a buyer purchases your item, we immediately deposit the money (item price and additional shipping cost) into your PayPal account, then take out the shipping cost and our usual 10% selling fee in one transaction.

Can I get scammed on Depop?

The problem is that some Depop scammers will flog an item as authentic when it most definitely is not, leaving you with an empty purse and a cheap knock-off. If the deal you're being offered sounds too good to be true, unfortunately, it probably is.

What happens if I buy a fake on Depop?

All purchases made in-app and/or on the Depop website, are covered by Buyer Protection and you'll receive a full refund if your item doesn't arrive or if it's significantly not as described.

What can you not sell on Depop?

LIST OF PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Adult only material and nudity.
• Advertisements.
• Alcohol.
• Animals and wildlife products.
• Counterfeit currency and stamps.
• Counterfeit items, replicas and unauthorised copies.
• Credit cards.
• Data banks, mailing lists and personal information.