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Mercari vs ThredUp
Mercari and ThredUp are both marketplaces. Fees — Mercari: 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025). ThredUp: Consignment - payout ~3-80% of sale price by tier.
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Key differences
- Fees — Mercari: 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025). ThredUp: Consignment - payout ~3-80% of sale price by tier.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only ThredUp offers ThredUp credit.
- ThredUp is the older platform — founded in 2009, 4 years before Mercari (2013).
- Mercari is based in Japan, ThredUp in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose ThredUp if…
- You want to withdraw via ThredUp credit.
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Mercari
A Japanese marketplace app for selling almost anything, huge in Japan and established in the US. List from you…
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ThredUp
A large US online consignment and thrift marketplace for selling used clothing.
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| Type | Marketplaces like Etsy | Marketplaces like Etsy |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | No |
| Fees | 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025) | Consignment - payout ~3-80% of sale price by tier |
| Payout speed | Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3) | 24-48 hours after day 15 following the sale, as cash or credit |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | ThredUp credit, cash out via PayPal or bank |
| Availability | United States, Japan | United States |
| Local to | — | United States |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | Oakland, United States |
| Popularity | 39 views · 0 likes | 45 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Mercari or ThredUp?
Mercari: 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025). ThredUp: Consignment - payout ~3-80% of sale price by tier.
How fast do Mercari and ThredUp pay out?
Mercari: Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3). ThredUp: 24-48 hours after day 15 following the sale, as cash or credit.
Where are Mercari and ThredUp available?
Mercari: United States, Japan. ThredUp: United States.