Where to Sell Gently Used Mini Boden Clothing

Kids grow so fast!

Many of their adorable outfits were only worn a handful of times, so I’m looking to pass along some gently used children’s clothing—especially Mini Boden pieces, which tend to sell well when the style is cute and the price is reasonable.

I’ve been cross-posting on Mercari, Poshmark, eBay, and Shopify, and so far, I’ve had the most success on Mercari.

1. Mercari

📦 My Mercari Shop:
https://www.mercari.com/mypage/listings/active/

🎁 $10 Off Invitation Link:
https://merc.li/AGSjCFb
You’ll get $10 off your first order, and I’ll receive a $10 credit too—win-win!

💰 Fees:

• • Selling Fee:
    Mercari takes a 10% commission on the total sale price, which includes both the item price and the shipping cost if the buyer pays for shipping.

  • Payment Processing Fee:
    An additional 2.9% + $0.30 is charged per transaction for payment processing.

  🔍 Tip: If you choose the "Ship on your own" option, Mercari still includes the shipping cost in the total when calculating their commission—something to keep in mind when pricing your items.

🚚 Shipping Options:

• USPS First Class: 4oz $4.59 | 8oz $5.29 | 1lb $6.99

• FedEx SmartPost (up to 2lb)/UPS Ground Saver: $8.29

• You can also choose to ship on your own, but note:

  • You may get a better rate using PayPal Ship Label

  • However, Mercari will still charge their selling fee on the shipping cost if you go this route

✅ Pros:

• Low selling fees

• Ideal for small items like children’s clothing

• Quick turnaround—this is where I’ve made the most sales so far

❌ Cons:

• Partial refunds are not supported.

• Offers tend to be low.
• The search function isn’t very robust, which can make it difficult for buyers to find specific items.

2. Poshmark

🛍️ My Poshmark Closet:
https://poshmark.com/closet/yolandava

🎉 $10 Off New User Code:
Use my code YOLANDAVA to save $10 on your first purchase:
https://posh.mk/GA1KjOkEOgb

Pros:

• • Strong Search Feature:
    The search function is quite effective, making it easier for buyers to discover specific items and brands.

  • Bundle Purchase Option:
    Buyers can bundle multiple items from the same seller, which helps you move more inventory and encourages larger orders.

  • Seller Protection:
    Poshmark offers solid seller protection, helping to resolve disputes fairly. It's often considered more seller-friendly compared to platforms like eBay.

  • High Traffic Platform:
    Poshmark has an active and engaged user base, which increases the chances of getting your items seen and sold.

❌ Cons:

• High selling fees: Poshmark charges a flat 20% commission on sales over $15, which is significantly higher than many other resale platforms.

• Limited shipping option: Only USPS Ground Advantage flat-rate shipping is available. The platform provides a prepaid label costing $6.46 (up to 5 lbs). While this is cost-effective for heavier bundles, it’s not ideal for single lightweight items like a child’s T-shirt or leggings, and can make lower-priced pieces less attractive to buyers.

3. eBay

🌎 My eBay Store:
https://www.ebay.com/usr/miniworldexplorers

Pros:

Great for reaching a broader audience, especially for more unique or vintage Mini Boden pieces.

❌ Cons:

• eBay has additional or less obvious fees. For example, without a monthly store subscription, listing fees apply once you exceed 250 listings.

• If your cancellation rate reaches a certain threshold, your final value fees may increase.

• In disputes, eBay policies tend to favor buyers, which can create additional risk for sellers.

4. Facebook Marketplace

I haven’t personally used Facebook Marketplace, but I know a lot of parents have had success with it—especially for local sales.

If you know of any other good platforms for selling pre-loved kids’ clothes, especially Mini Boden, I’d love to hear about them! Let’s help keep great clothes in circulation 🌱👚

Sadly, Kidizen has abruptly closed in Oct. 2024. 

(to be continued 11/15/2024)