The Exciting E-Commerce Era

Since the dawn of the internet, people have been buying and selling used goods online. eBay was launched in September of 1995 as one of the first e-commerce stores on the internet and its platform allowed consumer to consumer sales and communication. Kijiji is another example of the early era of e-commerce, founded in February of 2005 Kijiji is a Canadian based web service, that allows you to buy and sell nearly anything from cars to pets. Since 1995 the space for ecommerce on the internet has grown significantly. There are thousands of portals for consumers to buy and sell their used clothes, electronics, furniture, the list goes on. Here are a few of our favourite modern day ecommerce stores in 2021.

Depop

Depop is at the top of the list for trendiest online marketplaces at the moment. Marketed specifically to youth from ages 15 to 30 you will find some of the most current seasonal trends. You can shop by visiting a specific shop owner like your favourite influencers, or you can search by brand or garment. Depop makes it incredibly easy to set up your listings, all you have to do is provide photos of the products you would like to sell and wait for the highest bidder! The ecommerce will even take care of shipping labels for you. They make it that easy.

Etsy

Etsy has some of the most creative artisans accumulated in one place that you will find on the internet. You can get your hands on rare finds from vintage shop owners or help support small businesses and artists. There is a huge market for upcycled and customized fashion on Esty so if you are interested in buying or selling customized clothing Etsy may be worth taking a peek at. If you do want to open your own Etsy shop, Etsy charges a small fee of $.20 to list an item and has a 3% processing fee.

Facebook Marketplace

Facebook really has become a one stop shop over the years, who knew there would be a social media platform where you can like a few of your friends pictures, post a status update, and buy and sell your favourite products all in one visit. Facebook is a more reginal e-commerce service, as you can set your location and only view listings in your area. Most retailers on Facebook Marketplace require the purchaser to pick up the listed item directly, so if you are in the market for larger items, you may need a vehicle. There are no service fees to list items on this platform, so if you are looking for an easy way to sell locally, and don’t want to have to deal with shipping this may be a good resource.

The E-commerce business is booming more then ever in this digital age, and there are so many opportunities for consumers and retailers alike. We know buying and selling goods online can be intimidating but doesn’t have to be, and these are just 3 examples of thousands of options that are there for you that will make the experience easy and efficient.