best online selling platforms australia

In Australia, “best” depends on what you’re flogging and how patient you are. For broad reach and buyer protection, eBay is solid but takes a bite in fees; Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace are faster and cheaper for local pickups, if you can wade through the “Is this still available?” chorus. Tradingpost shines for vehicles, tools, pets and tradie gear—proper listings, serious buyers, and less chaos than your group chat. Handmade or vintage? Try Etsy or Depop; new retail stock with logistics sorted? Amazon AU, if you play nice with their rules. Mix and match: list locally first, escalate to national platforms if it stalls. Clear photos, honest pricing, and concise descriptions beat any algorithm on a bad hair day.