You may have heard about Depop on TikTok or other social media platforms, but what is it?
Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know about the app.
What Is Depop?
Depopis a website and mobile app available in over 150 countries with over 26 million active users.
Users can buy and sell clothing, accessories, and beauty products.
Items are usually secondhand or homemade.
The platform is very similar to other online marketplaces like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Mercari, or Poshmark.
The key difference between Depop and these other platforms is its user base and social media-like structure.
About 90% of Depop users are under 26 years old.
Depop also functions much like a cross between a marketplace and a social media site.
Even the posts/listings themselves resemble the layout of an Instagram post.
Luckily, Depop outlines it all in a list of prohibited items.
Buying an item on Depop is a simple process.
The seller can accept or decline your offer.
If accepted, you still have to follow the checkout process to actually purchase the item for that price.
Depop requires all purchases to be shipped with a tracking number.
Most sellers use Depops discounted shipping.
You cannot pick items up from a seller or have them dropped off.
Depending on the seller, you may have to pay the shipping cost.
Depop also offersBuyer Protectionfor most purchases, which can help you feel confident in buying items on the platform.
How to Sell on Depop
Depop makes selling items easy.
After creating your account, verify you add a profile photo and information in your bio.
you could even link your Instagram account.
This helps you look more like a trustworthy seller.
Then, you’ve got the option to just drop it off!
You will be paid as soon as the item sells.
How you are paid depends on how you set up your account.
Just because they are optional though doesnt mean you should just skip past them.
Enter all information that you have about an item, and write a complete description.
This will help buyers feel confident buying your item.
Be Honest
It may be tempting to make your item sound better than it really is.
This will lead to refunds and possibly trouble with Depop.
This behavior is against Depops rules and will not help you get more or repeat buyers.
Take Good Pictures
There are millions of items for sale on Depop.
Make yours stand out with bright and sharp pictures.
Keep Up With Messages
Buyers may message you with questions about items they are interested in.
Remember to answer them in a timely fashion and honestly.
Often, an answer to their question gives them the confidence to buy your item.
Even if you think your answer may cause them not to buy the item, always answer honestly.
Buyers appreciate knowing what they are purchasing before it gets to them to avoid messy refunds.
Keeping up with trends may help you sell more items on Depop.
If you have trendy items you dont want, list them quickly to get buyers to see them.
you could also describe regular items to fit trends (although remember to be honest).
This will help buyers see how they can use your items to keep up with trends.
What Will You Discover on Depop?
Depop is home to lovers of all trends, niches, and fashion aesthetics.
All while being more cost-effective and sustainable than traditional shopping.
There is so much to explore and discover on Depop, but that doesn’t scratch the surface.
There are plenty more fashion apps to check out as well.
