How to Sell on Depop in 2026: A Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

Depop is where a lot of secondhand fashion changes hands: vintage, Y2K, streetwear, sportswear and anything with a strong look. It is also one of the cheapest places to sell in the US, with no selling fee and only payment processing taken from each sale.

Getting your first sale on Depop is mostly about three things: photos that look like the rest of the app, titles and descriptions that match how buyers search, and prices that leave room for offers. Keeping sales coming is about consistency.

This guide walks through setting up a shop, creating a listing that sells, pricing with Depop's fees in mind, shipping, getting paid, and the habits experienced sellers use to sell on Depop faster.

Step 1: Set Up Your Depop Shop

Download the Depop app or sign up on the website, choose a shop name, and add a profile photo and short bio. Buyers do look at shops before they buy from someone new, so a clear photo and a one-line description of what you sell ("90s sportswear and vintage denim, ships in 2 days") builds trust quickly.

Next, set up Depop Payments with your bank details so you can be paid, and fill in your shipping address. If you plan to use Depop's prepaid labels, your address is used as the return address on every label.

Step 2: Take Photos That Look Like Depop

Depop is a visual feed, and listings that look native to it get more attention. What works:

Natural light— near a window, no flash.
A clean first photo— the whole item, centred, on a plain background or worn.
Worn shotswhere you can — buyers want to see fit.
Close-ups of labels, fabric, and any flaws.
Consistency— similar backgrounds across your shop make it look curated.

Step 3: Write a Listing Buyers Can Find

Depop search matches the words in your listing, so use the words buyers type: brand, item type, style, era and colour. "Vintage 90s Nike windbreaker jacket, teal and purple, size L" will be found far more often than "cool jacket."

In the description, include:

Brand and item type
Size on the label and measurements (pit to pit, length, waist, inseam)
Condition, including any flaws
Material if known
A few style words buyers search for — y2k, grunge, gorpcore, streetwear, vintage

Fill in every attribute field Depop offers: category, brand, size, condition, colour and style. These drive the filters buyers use, and a listing missing its size or brand drops out of filtered searches entirely.

Step 4: Price With Fees and Offers in Mind

Search Depop for the same brand and item, then filter to sold items where you can, to see what things actually sell for rather than what people are asking.

Build in two buffers:

Fees: in the US, 3.3% + $0.45 of item plus shipping. On a $40 item with $6 shipping that is about $1.97.
Offers:Depop buyers send offers constantly. Listing 10–15% above your target lets you accept a reasonable offer and still hit your number.

Run the math in the free Depop fee calculator if you want the exact payout.

Step 5: Ship Your Depop Orders

When you list, choose how shipping works. In the US you can use Depop's prepaid shipping (you pick a parcel size and Depop generates the label when the item sells) or set your own shipping price and buy postage yourself. You can also offer free shipping and absorb the cost.

Once an item sells, pack it neatly, attach the label, and drop it off within the timeframe Depop shows. Mark it as shipped with tracking. Fast shipping is one of the biggest drivers of good reviews, and reviews are one of the biggest drivers of future sales.

Step 6: Get Paid

Sales made through Depop Payments are credited to your Depop balance, minus processing, and paid out to your linked bank account on Depop's payout schedule. Keep your bank details current and check the payouts section in the app if a payment looks delayed.

How to Sell on Depop Faster

List consistently

A few new listings every day keeps your shop active in followers' feeds. Sellers who list in bursts once a month tend to see sales in bursts too.

Refresh older listings

Updating photos, titles or prices on items that have sat for a few weeks gives them another chance to surface.

Respond fast

Buyers message multiple sellers at once. Answering questions and offers within an hour often wins the sale.

Send offers to likers

Someone who liked an item is your warmest lead. A small discount sent directly often converts.

Bundle

Set a multi-buy discount so buyers add a second item instead of leaving.

Cross-list to other marketplaces

Depop is one audience. The same piece might sell faster on Poshmark, eBay, Vinted or Grailed. Listing everywhere multiplies your chances, as long as sold items come down immediately — which is what a cross-listing app with auto-delist does. Our guide on how to cross-list on multiple platforms covers the workflow.

FAQ

How much does Depop take when you sell?

In the US there is no selling fee; Depop charges payment processing of 3.3% + $0.45 on the item and shipping. Boosted Listings add 8% on sales that came from a boost (as of 2026 — verify on Depop's fee page).

How do I sell on Depop fast?

List new items consistently, use clear natural-light photos, write searchable titles with brand and style, price with room for offers, reply quickly, send offers to likers and cross-list to other marketplaces.

Who pays shipping on Depop?

You choose. The buyer pays the shipping price you set or the prepaid label cost, unless you offer free shipping, in which case you pay.

What sells best on Depop?

Vintage, Y2K and 90s fashion, streetwear, sportswear, denim and statement pieces. Items with a clear brand and style sell faster than generic basics.

Do I need to include measurements?

Yes. Sizes vary by brand and era, and measurements reduce questions and returns, especially for vintage.

Can I sell the same item on Depop and Poshmark?

Yes, as long as you remove it from the other platform as soon as it sells. A cross-lister with automatic delisting prevents selling the same item twice.