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Flat rates for expert work

We believe fees should make sense. That's why our pricing is based on the work that’s actually required to sell your items, and we don't charge a commission.

Sella's a great fit for items that will eventually sell for $30 or more, but it’s not a good fit for low-value items and maybes. Check out our Detailed Pricing page for a full list of services and rates.

In contrast, services like consignment are "free" upfront, but they take a 50-80% commission when items sell. That's a great deal for people with $5-$20 dollar items that may or may not sell. But all that "free" work is paid for by charging someone else $30 to sell a $60 microwave, $50 to sell a $100 purse, $250 to sell a $500 camera — and well, you get the idea.

At Sella, you'll pay impossibly affordable rates for expert work and keep the whole profit.

Just $9.99 for standard 30-day sales

For a fixed, low price, you get:

Expert listings and a month of storage
Photos, price research, storage, a top-notch listing and a cherry on top.
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30 days of selling power
We list items on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook and more.
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Closing the deal
Our reps handle local meetups, payment and more.
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When does it cost more?

30 day extensions: If your item doesn't sell within 30 days, we can re-list it on marketplaces and try again for $5. If it still doesn't sell, you’ve got options. Learn More.

Convenient curbside pickup: Dropping off items with your local Sella rep is free, but if you'd rather have them picked up, a Sella rep will meet you at your door to load up a trunk's worth of items for $10 (plus mileage if you're outside our standard service area).

Handling & storing oversize items: Ten smartphones will fit in a shoebox, but try as they might, our Sella reps can't safely store ten microwaves in the same small space. For oversize & fragile items, there's a $1, $2.50, or $5 monthly fee to compensate Sella reps for added storage space.

Completing sales on sites like eBay: Selling on sites like eBay is inherently more expensive (e.g. eBay fees, shipping & handling), but we pass on the added costs to buyers so you make the same profit as you would from a local sale. Learn More.

Detailed Pricing

Our rates and terms for standard services are detailed below. If your item needs a little extra help, we can usually quote you an Add-on Service (see below) to get your item in ready-to-sell condition.

Getting items to your neighborhood Sella rep

Drop off items with your neighborhood Sella rep — FREE

It's free to drop off items with your local Sella rep.

Have your items picked up — Starting at $10

For $10, a Sella rep will meet you at your door, load up a trunk's worth of items and take them away to be sold.

If you're in our extended service area, we include an additional mileage fee to compensate our Sella rep for the longer drive. We'll let you know the total cost before you schedule a pickup, so you can factor that into your decision.

Handling & storing oversized items — $1, $2.50 or $5 per month

Ten iPhones will fit in a shoebox, but try as they might, our Sella reps can't safely store ten microwaves in the same small space. For oversize items, we charge according to size so we can adequately compensate our local Sella reps for safely handling and storing them.

Storage fees are billed in 30 day increments, starting the day after items are sent to you for listing approval. After listings end, there's a 14 day grace period for you to decide what you'd like to do with unsold items. If you re-list them for 30 days, you'll be billed for another 30 days of storage.

Dimensions in the table below include any necessary boxes or packaging to safely store fragile items. At this time, we don't accept any Huge items (see below).

SizeDetails
Standard
No charge 		Standard size items fit in USPS Priority Mail boxes when safely packaged for shipping and weigh less than 10lbs including the box and packing materials:
  • USPS Large Square(8" x 12" x 12")
  • USPS Large Rectangle(3" x 12 ½" x 15 ¼")
  • USPS Shoebox(5 ¼" X 7 ½" X 14 ½")
Bulky
$1 per month 		Bulky items are too big to fit in a USPS Priority mail box, but they don’t meet the criteria for being Large (see below) either.
Big
$2.50 per month 		Big items have at least one dimension that's longer than 24 inches, or at least two dimensions (length, width or height) greater than 15 inches.
Large
$5 per month 		Large items have at least one dimension that's longer than 36 inches, or at least two dimensions (length, width or height) greater than 24 inches.
Huge
Can't accept 		We can't accept any items that take two people to move or won't fit in the trunk of a standard sedan. Practically speaking, that means no items weighing more than 40lbs or with any dimension longer than about 48 inches. For example, we can't take most furniture, floor lamps, adult bicycles, mini fridges, or picnic umbrellas.
Ship items to a Sella rep with a prepaid label — FedEx rate (no markup)

If there's no Sella rep serving your neighborhood and you have relatively small and valuable items, shipping them to the nearest neighborhood Sella rep is a good option. We'll provide you with a prepaid FedEx label, then bill you for the exact amount FedEx charges us.

Preparing, listing & selling your items online

Expert listing prep — included in $9.99

Our experts take care of everything to give your item the best shot at selling within 30 days, at a price you're happy with.

  • Assess and photograph your item's condition
  • Measure your item to 1/4 inch for accurate listings
  • Record make, model, and other key details
  • Take 4-6 high quality listing photos
  • Store your item in a safe, dry location
  • Research prices to propose a 30-day selling strategy
  • Write top-notch marketplace listings
Add-ons (e.g. deep cleaning) — case-by-case, with your approval

An add-on is a service provided by Sella to help get your item in ready-to-sell condition. If we think it will increase your take-home profit, we'll let you know the cost and get your approval before doing any work.

Here are some examples of items that needed a little extra help.

Item & IssueAdd-on Service
A laptop is missing a chargerWe find and order a compatible charger
A smartphone hasn't been erasedWe reset it to factory settings
An espresso maker is full of coffee groundsWe clean and dry all the parts

Because every situation is unique, there is no set price for add-ons. Instead we provide a quote and get your approval before completing any work.

List on 5 sites for 30 days — included in $9.99

We list on eBay, Craigslist and more to reach tons of buyers and get the best price for your stuff.

  • List locally on Craigslist, Facebook and OfferUp
  • List shippable items on eBay and Mercari
  • Handle all communications with buyers
  • Monitor and adjust prices every 3-5 days
  • Shield you from spammers & scammers
  • Negotiate to protect every dollar of your profit
Re-list items for another 30-days — $5

Some great items just don't find a buyer within 30 days, and some high value items warrant a 60 or 90 day sales strategy because getting the best price can mean a difference of $50, $100 or even $250.

For $5, our experts will re-list items on local and national marketplaces, adjust prices, respond to buyers and negotiate sales for another 30 days.

Completing the sale: meetups, money, shipping & insurance

In-person meetups for local sales — included in $9.99

When an item sells via a local marketplace, the Sella rep handling the item takes it out of storage and meets up in person with the buyer or delivery driver. If for some reason the buyer flakes or decides not to purchase the item, you aren't charged extra.

Pack & ship for online sales— included in Online Price and paid by buyer

If your item sells online, a Sella rep will pack and ship it for you.

Packing and shipping costs are passed on to the buyer so you make the same profit as you would from a local sale. Learn more about Local vs. Online Sales.

ServiceCosts & Details
Standard Pack & Ship
$10 		Standard size items fit in USPS Priority Mail boxes when safely packaged for shipping and weigh less than 10lbs including the box and packing materials:
  • USPS Large Square(8" x 12" x 12")
  • USPS Large Rectangle(3" x 12 ½" x 15 ¼")
  • USPS Shoebox(5 ¼" X 7 ½" X 14 ½")
For standard size items, we increase the Online Price by $10 to cover printing a label, packing the item, and getting it to the post office.
Oversize Pack & Ship
$10 + retail packaging rate 		A local Sella rep will take oversized and particularly fragile items to a UPS, FedEx, Postal Annex or other retail pack and ship location to have them professionally packed. For oversize items, we increase the Online Price by $10 + the estimated retail cost to have them safely packaged.
Fragile & oversize shipping— included in Online Price and paid by buyer

If your item is large or fragile, a Sella rep will take it to a retail location (e.g. a UPS Store) where they have the right box sizes and supplies to safely pack and ship just about anything.

Packing and shipping costs in excess of $5 are included in the Online Price and passed on to the buyer, so you make the same profit as you would from a standard local sale. Learn more about Local vs. Online Sales.

SizeDetails
Oversize Pack & Ship
Retail rate (no markup) +
$5 courier fee 		A local Sella rep will take oversize items to a UPS, FedEx, Postal Annex or other retail pack and ship location to have them professionally packed.
Commissions for online sales — included in Online Price and paid by buyer

Some marketplaces charge commissions when an item sells.

When we list items on marketplaces like eBay, we pass on the added costs to the buyer so you make the same profit as you would from a local sale. Learn more about Local vs. Online Sales.

Here's a summary of commissions for marketplaces we list on.

MarketplaceFees & Return Policy
Craigslist, OfferUp & FacebookThese marketplaces do not charge a commission, for local sales.
MercariMercari charges a flat 10% commission when an items sells.
eBayeBay charges a commission of 10% for most item categories, ranging from 8% - 12%.
Payment processing, e.g. PayPal — 2.9% + 30¢

We use PayPal and Square to securely handle buyer payments, and we pass through their processing fees of 2.9% + 30¢ without markup.

Local vs. Online Sales

When we list items on marketplaces like eBay, we pass on the added costs to the buyer so you make the same profit as you would from a local sale.

How do you pass on the cost to buyers?

We add marketplace commissions and shipping to the Local Price to come up with an Online Price.

Then we list items locally and online at the same time, and sell to whoever shows up first. You get the same profit and a speedier sale.

Example 1: Antique Perfume Bottle

Suppose you set the asking price for your antique perfume bottle to $40.

The Local Price for marketplaces like Craigslist would be $40.

To come up with an Online Price of $56 for marketplaces like eBay, we'd account for a 10% commission of $5.60 plus the standard pack & ship cost of $10.

If a local shopper comes along first, great! You get $40. If an online shopper willing to pay $56 comes along first, you'll still get at least $40, since $56 - $5.60 - $10 = $40.40.

Example 2: Color Laser Printer

If you set the price for your printer to $100, the Local Price would be $100.

To come up with the Online Price of $150, we'd include the 10% commission of $15 and whatever it costs to safely pack & ship a printer, e.g. $35.

If a local shopper comes along first, you get $100. If an online shopper comes along first, you'll still get $100, since $150 - $15 - $35 = $100.

What are the added costs when selling online?

Most online marketplaces charge a commission of about 10% when an item sells. Additionally, packing and shipping items is more expensive than meeting up with local buyers.

For standard-sized items, we add $10 to the Online Price to cover the cost for our reps to package, label and drop items at a USPS, FedEx or UPS location. Oversize and particularly fragile items will be taken to a retail pack and ship location (e.g. UPS Store) to be professionally packed. We estimate the retail cost of packaging and include it in the Online Price as well.

Why sell online if it's more expensive?

Despite the added costs, it's often faster and more profitable to sell items on marketplaces that reach buyers all over the country (or world). And for many items, like collectibles, it can be difficult to find a full-price buyer locally, if at all.

Unsold items

We work hard to sell every item, but unfortunately, some items require a bit of patience to sell or simply don't find a buyer even after multiple listing attempts. When that happens you can donate items, have them returned to you, or in some cases sell them directly to Sella's clearance team.

Sell it Now

In certain cases, our pricing team will determine that your item has a decent chance of selling, but it may take some patience and further price drops to find a buyer. After assessing the risk, they may make you a Sell it Now offer to buy your item instantly. After confirming, the funds will be available immediately for you to cash out.

Please note, not every item is eligible for a Sell it Now offer. If your item is eligible, you'll be presented with an offer after your listing expires.

Have your items returned to you

If you’d like one or more items returned to you, you can pick them up from your local Sella rep for free. Or for $10 (for addresses within 5 miles) your local Sella rep can drop them off at your front door. For returns that are further away, we'll need to include an additional mileage fee to pay the rep for the longer drive. We'll quote you the total for your return based on your address, and you'll have the option to confirm the return, change your return address, or cancel it altogether.

If you want your item returned by mail, we will send you a quote based on the cost to pack and ship your item.

Donate your items for free

It’s free to donate any unsold items. Sella recommends donations because it gives your items a second life while supporting a good cause. Please note, because Sella acts as an intermediary, your donation will not be tax-deductible.

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