Local & Classifieds
Local selling platforms and classifieds for in-person pickup transactions. These platforms are ideal for large or heavy items like furniture, and offer zero or minimal seller fees since there's no shipping involved.
Tips for Local & Classifieds
Local platforms like Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace are the best option when shipping doesn't make sense — think furniture, appliances, or bulky sporting goods. The key advantage is zero seller fees on most transactions. Safety tips: meet in public places, bring a friend for high-value items, and use e-transfer instead of cash when possible. Price slightly above your target to leave room for negotiation, which is expected on local platforms.
Resale Platforms (5)
Facebook Marketplace
Billions of Facebook users with local access
Integrated into Facebook's 3B+ user base, Marketplace is the dominant local selling platform. Zero fees for local pickup sales. Shipping option available for select categories.
Free for local pickup sales. Shipped items: 5% per shipment (or $0.40 for items under $8).
Kijiji
16M+ unique monthly visitors
Canada's dominant classifieds platform with 16M+ unique monthly visitors. The go-to platform for buying and selling locally across all categories in Canada.
Free basic listings. Promoted listings cost extra ($5-$30+ depending on category and promotion type).
OfferUp
20M+ monthly users
A local selling app with 20M+ monthly users. Strong for furniture, electronics, and vehicles with built-in messaging and ratings.
Free for local sales. Shipped items: 12.9% + $1.99 processing fee.
VarageSale
Popular in Canadian communities
A verified-identity community marketplace popular in Canada. All users must verify with a real name and photo, making it safer than anonymous classifieds.
Free to list and sell.
Bunz
Active communities in Toronto
A unique barter-based trading community in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Trade items without using money. Also has a digital currency (BTZ) for flexible trades.
Free — barter-based trading.