No plans this weekend? Perfect. Let's make $700.
Adiba (@diybydeebs ) scooped up this Bassett dresser for $80 on the app, and within two days sold it for nearly 10x that price.
While a refinished, vintage piece like this could easily fetch $1,000+, Adiba opted for a more competitive listing price. With a smaller workspace, she prioritizes a fast turnaround over holding out for the maximum payout. As she puts it: "Every area is different... but a quick sale is a win in my book!"
What’s your philosophy: hold out for top dollar or go for the quick win?
grads don't need another decorative trinket; they need functional items that help them survive and thrive in the real world (no one has to know you didn't pay full retail) 🎓
save this for your weekend grad party circuit.
Upgrade your gear = upgrade your lap times 🏁
The first round of updates Patricia (@project.mica.nb ) has made to get her Miata MX-5 NB track-ready includes a new exhaust, a roll bar, and wheels (to name a few!), not to mention the Recaro bucket seat she found on the For Sale feed.
Beyond the impressive specs, her mission to empower women to get behind the wheel and dominate in motorsports also caught our eye; seeing our community utilize local finds to fuel those passions is the best part of our day.
See you on the track, Patricia!
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We're pretty familiar with what the transition from "casual seller" to "local business owner" looks like (usually involves questioning your sanity while your living room is slowly being overrun with inventory).
So we built you custom business tools that help you streamline the chaos, connect with local buyers faster, and solidify your local reputation. You'll look and feel like a pro, even if you’re still winging it from the kitchen table.
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is your space missing a certain...je ne sais quoi? easy solution: add a disco ball 🪩
when the sun hits just right, it’s disco hour in @tydy_spaces ' vintage-inspired kitchen (featuring this retro range found on the app!)
Crossing state lines? Check the feed!
"If you’re lucky, you’ll bring home a nice bike," says @bantabikes owner Josh Banta, referring to this 1992 GT Avalanche he scored while traveling in Colorado last fall.
When he isn’t working as a full-time firefighter, Josh revives classic bikes from his garage-based shop in Seal Beach, CA, and organizes monthly rides with his community.
Send this to your travel buddy and tell them to pack light—you'll need the trunk space 😉
"Why would you buy jeans with holes already in them?" — everyone's parents circa 2003.
But now we're 20 years older. And closing your eyes while tapping "check out" on a pre-distressed coffee table is the modern-day furniture equivalent of ripped jeans. We said what we said.
Self-proclaimed 𝒪𝒻𝒻𝑒𝓇𝒰𝓅 𝒢𝒾𝓇𝓁𝒾𝑒 @villarusticainteriors spent a measly $20 and did the distressing herself. Turns out, you just can’t put a price tag on character; a labor of love is always going to look better than anything you could buy off a shelf 🤎
When she says, "you don't have to get me anything!”—do not take her word for it. It's classic misdirection.
Secure your spot as the favorite child and pick up something special from a seller nearby.
Moms, grandmas, and maternal figures: drop a not-so-subtle hint by sending your top pick to the family group chat 👀
While you may know us for many things, OfferUp actually started as a simple way for parents to buy and sell used items in their neighborhoods.
We've grown up a lot, but some things never change; we’re proud to still be that trusted resource for families to get what they need without breaking the bank.
What's the best baby or kid gear you've ever scored? We'd love to hear 💚
Grandma's antiques were never serving like this 💅
Aptly named @heirloomvintageshoppe in Santa Clarita is a treasure trove of quality vintage pieces. A prime example is this antique Welsh hutch owner Kelly Wilzbach sourced on OfferUp. It's what she calls a "forever display piece," now living its best life in her shop.
This month we're highlighting local businesses who see the potential of secondhand items and refuse to let anything stand in the way of their dreams.
#smallbusinessmonth
