Ebay or grailed?

What are the main differences when it comes to reselling vintage clothing with the newbies Grailed or with the OG’s Ebay? Lets discuss:

Let’s start with the most obvious hiccup. The jump from 6% fee to 9% fee overnight.

Grailed recently increased their fee/commission from 6% to 9%, which has received huge backlash from users. This article compares the fee with other platforms like eBay and StockX.

When compared to eBay, Grailed's 9% fee is slightly lower. However, eBay offers discounted shipping labels, which can make the overall fees higher on Grailed. Additionally, eBay eliminated final value fees for sneaker sales over $100, giving them an advantage over Grailed. On the other hand, StockX charges 9.5% or less and provides a shipping label, making it cheaper than Grailed. StockX also physically authenticates every item, unlike Grailed, which claims to authenticate without actually inspecting the items.

Grailed's authentication process is a combination of human and machine moderation, but it is unclear how many items are reviewed by humans. Some questionable listings have been authenticated on Grailed, raising concerns about their process.

Overall, Grailed's authentication process is not good and may not provide real value. With the increased fee, Grailed no longer offers any significant advantages for sellers compared to eBay, which has a larger user base. The decision to continue using Grailed or eBay is up to the individual.

In a nutshell

EBay is a larger and more diverse online marketplace that accommodates a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, collectibles, and more. It has a much broader user base, attracting both casual shoppers and bargain hunters.

Grailed is a niche platform focused on vintage fashion, specifically targeting a male audience interested in streetwear and designer hype fashion.

So in summary depending on what you sell & how much margin you’re making - you can decide on which platform would work better for you!