Got a wardrobe full of clothes you no longer wear? Don’t let them sit there taking up space, you could turn them into extra cash.
Whether you have a few dresses to sell, a pile of everyday clothes to clear out, or a designer piece that deserves a better price, there are many ways to sell second-hand clothes in the Netherlands.
The trick is choosing the right platform for the clothes you have.
Here are the best options, what they are good for, and how to get the most money from your unwanted clothes.
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The Best Places to Sell Second-Hand Clothes in the Netherlands
| Platform | Best for | Effort | Potential return |
|---|
| Vinted | Everyday clothes & accessories | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sellpy | Selling lots of clothes with minimal effort | Very low | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Marktplaats | Bundles, local sales & all kinds of clothing | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Vestiaire Collective | Designer & luxury fashion | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Clothing recycling/donation | Clothes that aren’t worth selling | Very low | €0 |
1. Vinted – Best Overall for Most Clothes
If you only want to choose one place to start, Vinted is probably the easiest option for most people.
It is particularly useful for everyday fashion: dresses, jeans, coats, shoes, bLooking for ways to spend less on clothes? Check out my guide to [cheap clothes in the Netherlands] before your next shopping tripags, sportswear and accessories.
One major advantage for sellers is that Vinted doesn’t charge you to list and sell an item. When a sale is completed, the selling price goes into your Vinted Wallet.
Vinted is best for clothes in very good condition.
The downside
You have to do the work yourself.
That means taking photos, writing descriptions, answering questions, negotiating when appropriate and packing the item after it sells.
For cheap clothes, it can also take quite a few sales to make the effort worthwhile.
Tip: If you have lots of cheap items, consider selling them as bundles rather than individually.
2. Sellpy – Best If You Hate Selling
Want to empty your wardrobe without spending hours photographing and listing everything?
That’s where Sellpy comes in.
You put your clothes into a Sellpy bag and send it to them. Sellpy handles the rest: photographing the items, creating listings, communicating with buyers, payments, shipping and returns.
That convenience comes at a price.
Sellpy currently pays you 40% of the selling price for the portion below €50 and 70% of the portion above €50, with a €1.20 placement fee for each item they attempt to sell.
Sellpy is best for large wardrobe clear-outs, good-quality branded clothing and.. people who don’t want to deal with buyers
The downside
You won’t receive as much as you potentially could by selling the items yourself.
3. Marktplaats — Great for Local Sales and Bundles
Don’t overlook Marktplaats.
While many people associate it with furniture and household items, there is a huge clothing market on the platform.
It can be particularly useful if you want to sell several items together and sell locally.
You can also use Marktplaats’ shipping options. With Direct Kopen, buyers can purchase an item immediately at your asking price, while shipping and buyer-protection costs are paid by the buyer.
4. Vestiaire Collective – For Designer and Clothes
Have a designer handbag, luxury coat, premium shoes or another higher-value fashion item?
Vestiaire Collective focuses on pre-owned designer and luxury fashion and can be worth considering when the brand and resale value justify the extra effort.
For expensive pieces, presentation matters enormously. Take NICE photos.
What About Clothes That Aren’t Worth Selling?
If something is heavily worn, damaged or simply isn’t worth the time required to sell it, consider donating or recycling it instead. There are many recycling clothes collection points in the Netherlands, usually located close to a supermarket.
Enjoy selling!
Until next time, stay savvy.
Mew
