Which platform suits which pair
Everyday trainers under about $80: Vinted
Vinted charges sellers nothing, and the buyer pays postage on top of your price. Its buyers are browsing for second-hand bargains, so a fairly priced pair of worn Nike, Adidas or New Balance trainers tends to sell quickly there.
Popular models in good condition: compare Vinted and eBay
eBay is also free for most Australian private sellers. Its buyers often search for an exact model and size, which helps with less common colourways. The calculator above shows the difference for your pair.
Sneakers from $140: eBay
Eligible sneakers selling for $140 or more go through eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. You send the pair to eBay’s authenticator at no extra cost, and it goes on to the buyer once it passes. Buyers pay more readily when they know the pair has been checked.
Streetwear and limited pairs: Depop
Depop has no selling fee for Australian sellers, just 2.6% + $0.30 processing, and its younger buyers come for streetwear.
New, unworn hype releases: sneaker marketplaces
For deadstock pairs in the original box, marketplaces such as StockX and GOAT have buyers looking for exactly that. Their fees aren’t in our calculator yet, so check their current seller fees first.
How to get a better price
- Name the exact model. Include the style code from the label inside the tongue or on the box, plus US and UK size.
- Photograph the details. Both sides, the soles, the insoles, the size label and the box.
- Clean them first. A wipe of the midsoles and fresh laces can change what buyers offer.
- Be honest about wear. Point out creasing, sole wear or marks.
- Mind the parcel size. A shoebox usually needs a bigger satchel or parcel. Measure before you set postage. See the postage guide.