Where can I sell my stuff in Singapore? Every option compared
Most people in Singapore sell second-hand items on Carousell or Facebook Marketplace, which are free to list on but leave you to chat with buyers, haggle and arrange meetups. If you want speed over price, sell to a buy-back shop such as Cash Converters or use a trade-in. If you want someone else to do the selling, use a consignment shop or Selutiq, a WhatsApp selling agent that lists your item from one photo, handles buyers and books a courier pickup.
Which one is right depends on three things: how much effort you're willing to put in, how quickly you need the item gone, and how much of the price you want to keep. Here is every common option in Singapore, in plain terms.
The options at a glance
| Option | Best for | Your effort | Speed | What you keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carousell | Almost anything | High: photos, listing, chats, haggling, meetups | Days to weeks | Most of the price; personal accounts don't pay a selling fee in general categories |
| Facebook Marketplace and groups | Furniture, baby gear, neighbourhood sales | High, plus more no-shows | Days to weeks | All of the price |
| WhatsApp Status and chat groups | Items friends and neighbours want | Medium | Hit or miss | All of the price |
| Selutiq (launching soon) | People who don't want to chat, haggle or meet up | Low: one photo and a few taps | Days to weeks | Price minus a planned 3% fee (minimum S$0.50); first sale free |
| Consignment shops | Branded fashion, bags, kids' clothes | Low: drop off and wait | Weeks | A share of the price; the shop keeps a commission |
| Buy-back shops (e.g. Cash Converters, Refash) | Electronics, jewellery, clothes | Low | Same day | Less than a private sale, but instant |
| Trade-ins (telcos, phone and electronics retailers) | Phones, tablets, laptops | Very low | Same day, as credit | Usually less than a private sale |
| Donate or recycle | Things that won't sell | Low | Same day | Nothing, but it's gone and reused |
1. Carousell
Carousell is Singapore's biggest second-hand marketplace and has the most buyers for most things. Listing in general categories is free on a personal account. The catch is the work: you take photos, write the listing, answer the same questions over and over, deal with low-ball offers and buyers who go quiet, and usually meet up at an MRT station. If you enjoy that, or you're selling something valuable where every dollar matters, it's a good choice.
2. Facebook Marketplace and community groups
Marketplace and local groups (estate groups, parents' groups, moving-out groups) work well for bulky items that people want to collect nearby, like furniture. Buyers expect lower prices, and no-shows are common. Payment is usually PayNow or cash on collection, with no protection for either side.
3. Selutiq: a selling agent on WhatsApp
Selutiq does the selling for you inside WhatsApp, with no app to download. You send a photo of the item; it asks one or two questions, writes the listing and suggests a fair price and a lowest price you'll accept. It answers buyers' questions, negotiates without going below your lowest price, and only messages you when there's an offer worth a tap. A courier collects from your door, the buyer's payment is held until they receive the item, and you're paid by PayNow.
It's a good fit if you have things worth selling but not worth your evenings. Selutiq is launching in Singapore with a small group of sellers first; join the waitlist for early access. Read how it compares with Carousell.
4. Consignment shops
A consignment shop sells the item for you in its store or online shop and pays you a share when it sells. You give up a chunk of the price and wait, but do almost no work. They are pickiest about condition and brand, and they're strongest for designer bags, branded clothing and good-quality kids' items.
5. Buy-back shops
Shops like Cash Converters pay you on the spot for electronics, jewellery, tools and more, and Refash buys clothes, bags and shoes. You get less than you would from a private buyer, but the money is instant and there's no haggling with strangers. Get a quote from more than one place for anything valuable.
6. Trade-ins
Telcos, phone shops and electronics retailers will take your old phone, tablet or laptop as credit toward a new one. It's the least effort of all and safe for your data if they wipe it properly, but you usually get less than selling privately. See our guide to selling a used phone in Singapore.
7. Donate or recycle what won't sell
For items with little resale value, the National Environment Agency keeps a list of donation, resale and repair channels by category, and broken electronics can go into e-waste recycling bins. It's free and gets the item out of your home today.
How to choose
- You want the most money and don't mind the effort: Carousell.
- You want it gone today: a buy-back shop or trade-in.
- You want a good price without doing the selling: Selutiq or a consignment shop.
- It's bulky and you're moving house: see selling furniture when you move.
- It's baby or kids' gear: see selling preloved baby gear.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to sell second-hand items in Singapore?
For most items, Carousell has the most buyers, and personal accounts don't pay a selling fee in general categories. If you'd rather not chat, haggle or meet up, a consignment shop or Selutiq, a WhatsApp selling agent, does the selling for you. For instant cash, a buy-back shop such as Cash Converters pays on the spot.
How can I sell my things quickly in Singapore?
The fastest options are buy-back shops and trade-ins, which pay the same day but usually less than a private sale. On marketplaces, a fair price, clear photos and fast replies sell items fastest.
Is there a service that sells my stuff for me in Singapore?
Yes. Consignment shops sell items in their stores for a commission. Selutiq is a WhatsApp selling agent that lists your item from one photo, answers buyers, negotiates within your lowest price and arranges courier pickup, for a planned 3% fee on completed sales.
Can I sell second-hand items on WhatsApp?
You can post to your WhatsApp Status and community groups yourself, or use Selutiq, which runs the whole sale inside WhatsApp: listing, buyer questions, offers, payment and pickup.