Best Place to Sell Furniture Online

Do you have an eye for discovering hidden gems in furniture pieces and making them shine again with your upcycling skills? If so, then flipping furniture for profit may be the perfect business venture for you! But where is the best place to sell furniture online??

Selling used furniture online has become increasingly popular as more people look for unique items to add character to their homes, without going from store to store. In this blog post, we will go over the best places to sell furniture online and how you can maximize your success.

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If you’re looking to make some extra cash from flipping furniture, selling online is the best way to do it. Not only does it give you access to a much larger audience than selling at a yard sale or antique mall, but it also allows for more convenience and reach.

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There are several different avenues available when it comes to finding the best place to sell furniture online – from Facebook Marketplace to Etsy, we’ll cover them all.

Selling Furniture Locally

When it comes to selling furniture locally, there are several great options that you can explore. Facebook Marketplace is a popular choice as it allows buyers and sellers to connect with each other in their local area.

It’s also free to post your items, so it’s a great way to start your online furniture selling venture.

I’ve listed Facebook Marketplace as one of the best places to get good furniture for cheap, find out your other options in my post.

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When listing your furniture on Facebook Marketplace, make sure to include detailed descriptions and lots of photos so potential buyers can get an idea of what they’re buying. Also, be sure to provide accurate measurements and list any damage or wear that the piece has.

This will help buyers feel more confident in their purchase and increase the chances of a sale.

If you’re stuck on what to sell your furniture for, here is our free furniture painting price list that details how much to buy and sell your furniture for so you don’t leave money on the table.

Other local options for selling furniture online include Craigslist and Offer Up, both of which are quite popular when it comes to local sales. They both offer free listings as well, so you can easily put up your items without having to spend any extra money.

If you’re having struggles selling your pieces, here are my top tips on how to sell furniture fast.

No matter what platform you choose to list on, beware of scams. Just like with everything these days, there are people trying to take advantage.

Please do not allow anyone to pay you through a payment or bank that you do not understand. Cash or credit card is best. Check out our post on how to start selling furniture online to learn more about selling furniture online.

For some major inspiration, check out our is selling furniture profitable post to learn how you can make some serious money flipping furniture.

Selling Furniture Nationwide

When it comes to selling furniture nationwide, Etsy is one of the best places to do so. Their audience and customer base is already established, so customers are more likely to trust you as a seller.

On Etsy, you can create a shop for just furniture or include multiple categories like antiques, vintage items, and even custom pieces. You’ll need to set up a payment system so buyers can purchase from your store.

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You can also offer discounts or promotions to attract more customers.

The key when using Etsy to sell your furniture is that people already “know, like, and trust” Etsy, so they feel like they can also trust you and your products. But, it is also good to build up your own “know, like, and trust” factors with your own little shop.

Getting reviews from customers can help others know like and trust you even more. You can build this trust by providing detailed descriptions and photos of your items, responding quickly to customer inquiries, and delivering the furniture in a timely manner.

I know selling on Etsy probably sounds daunting to you, especially when it comes to the logistics of how to ship furniture across the country.

Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.

Check out our posts on how to ship furniture on Etsy to learn how to get it set up, and then check out our post on how to offer free shipping and still make money.

It’s also important to get your pieces delivered safely, learn more about blanket wrap furniture shipping here. More on how to package furniture for shipping here.

If you don’t want to scour the internet for all the tips and tricks to help you sell your furniture and ship it across the country, grab our How to Ship Furniture Guide that will walk you through, step by step, how to ship your furniture across the country.

Establishing Your Own Online Presence

If you’re serious about selling furniture online, you may want to consider setting up your own website. This gives you more control over how your business is presented and allows you to showcase your unique products in a better way.

Setting up a website isn’t as difficult as it sounds – there are plenty of tutorials on the internet that can help you get started. Once your website is up and running, it’s important to drive traffic to it so potential buyers can find you.

You can do this by leveraging social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok – post photos of the pieces you’re selling as well as stories about how they were created or tips on decorating with them. This will increase visibility and trust in your business.

Then link to your website where people can purchase your furniture straight from you. The benefit of having your own website to sell furniture is that there aren’t as many fees, like Etsy. But, you have to do more work to drive traffic to your furniture.

Selling furniture online has become increasingly popular as more people look for unique items to add character to their homes.

Whether you’re looking to sell locally or nationally, there are plenty of options available to help you get started. By following the tips outlined above, you can maximize your success with selling furniture online. Good luck!

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