Affordable Sites to Shop Vintage Online (Not Just Depop)

 Affordable Sites to Shop Vintage Online (Not Just Depop)

If you’ve ever searched “vintage clothes online,” chances are Depop popped up first and the clothes were probably very overpriced. While Depop has its gems, it’s become saturated with overpriced “vintage” clothing and resellers flipping Goodwill finds for a 100% markup. However there are better and cheaper sites to find cool vintage clothing. Here are some underrated, budget-friendly places to find cool clothes without draining your bank account.


1. eBay

eBay is a very underrated goldmine for vintage clothing. It's not usually curated like Depop, but because of the lack of curation it is a great place to find deals. Use specific search terms like "Y2K mesh clothing," "90s mini skirt," or "vintage Levi's 501 USA made." You can also add filters for price limits, auctions, or direct sales to get even more discounted deals. Another tip is that you can “watch items” and if you hold off on buying them the seller will likely send you an offer to buy the item at a lower price.


2. Facebook Marketplace & Buy/Sell Groups

Facebook Marketplace is widely used by people when looking to buy furniture, or cars. However, fashion has a place there too; it just takes a little bit of effort. You can search locally for listings that have terms like "vintage," "retro," or decades like "80s jacket." You can also search for niche fashion buy/sell groups that accommodate styles like grunge, coquette, or indie sleaze. Since it's peer-to-peer, prices are usually way more budget-friendly and you're able to negotiate with the seller.


3. Etsy (Use Filters)

Etsy isn't always budget-friendly since most garments on there are handmade, but if you filter wisely and you can most definitely find hidden gems. Set a price cap, search under "vintage clothing," and filter by lowest price and free shipping. Smaller stores with less of a following are more likely to be inexpensive, and many are open to making an offer if you nicely message.


4. ThredUp (Filtered Correctly)

ThredUp can be hit or miss, but if you search by brand and sort by "newest" or "low to high," you can find vintage or vintage-inspired clothing for under $10. Look for brands like Delia's, Guess, Express (90s), and Bongo as these are pretty popular on ThredUp.


5. ShopGoodwill.com

This is literally Goodwill’s online auction site. It’s chaotic but in a fun way. It feels like a mix between eBay and a thrift store bin. You’ll find true vintage items being sold by regional Goodwill centers, and prices often start at $1. The only negative with ShopGoodwill.com is that it is strictly auctions, so you will have to keep up with items that you are watching and bid against other buyers.


Pro tip: Don’t Sleep on Misspelled Listings

Try searching for "vintge" or "Y2oK" and observe what pops up. Misspelled listings usually get fewer bids and views, which translates to less expensive wins for you. Things are usually just misspelled because they were listed in a hurry or the seller is an older person that may not understand search terms the way younger people do.


It's definitely possible to find vintage clothing online if you are on a budget—you just need to know where to shop and how to search. Avoid the falling for popular resale sights and shop with frugality.


Mentioned Sites:
1. eBay- https://www.ebay.com/
2. Facebook Marketplace- https://www.facebook.com/marketplace
3. Etsy- https://www.etsy.com/?ref=lgo
4. ThredUp- https://www.thredup.com/
5. ShopGoodwill- https://shopgoodwill.com/home

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