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Where to Sell Clothes in Toronto (2026 Guide)
By the SecondKoat team · Last updated
In Toronto you can sell clothes five ways: to a consignment or buy-and-sell store, on Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji, through a shipping app such as Poshmark or Depop, or with a local pickup app. Stores give you money the same day but pay a fraction of the price; apps take more effort but usually earn more. SecondKoat, a women’s pre-loved fashion marketplace in Canada and the USA, lets you sell to women nearby with payment handled in the app.
The 5 ways to sell clothes in Toronto
Choose by what matters most to you: speed, money or effort. Here is how the main options compare for everyday women’s clothing.
| Option | Best for | How you get paid | Effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consignment store | Designer and in-season pieces | A share of the price once it sells | Low: drop off and wait |
| Buy-and-sell store | Cash today for trendy pieces | Cash or store credit on the spot | Low, but they pick what they take |
| Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji | Quick local sales | Usually cash or e-transfer you arrange yourself | Medium: lots of messages and no-shows |
| Shipping apps (Poshmark, Depop) | Niche brands with buyers across Canada | In the app, after delivery | High: packing and post office runs |
| Local pickup app (SecondKoat) | Women’s clothes, shoes and bags sold nearby | In the app, released at pickup with a 6-digit code | Medium: photos and a short meet-up |
Fees and terms change, so check each company’s current rules before you sell.
Consignment and buy-and-sell stores in Toronto
Stores are the easiest way to sell clothes in Toronto without dealing with buyers, but you trade money for convenience. Consignment stores pay you a percentage after your piece sells; buy-and-sell stores pay on the spot for what they choose.
- Common Sort (Parkdale, the Annex, Riverside): buys clothing for cash or store credit. As of January 2024, Streets of Toronto reported 25% cash or 50% store credit.
- Rewind Couture (Midtown): focuses on designer pieces and handbags.
- Fashionably Yours (Queen Street West): consignment, buyout or credit options.
Call ahead or check their website for what they are buying this season. Stores are picky about brands, condition and timing, so bring your best pieces, clean and folded.
Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji
Marketplace and Kijiji are free and busy in Toronto, but you handle the payment, the messages and the no-shows yourself. They work well for furniture and big items; for clothing, expect many “is this available?” messages that go nowhere.
If you use them, never accept cheques, overpayments or links to “verify” an e-transfer. Those are common scams. Read our guide to selling clothes online in Canada safely before you meet anyone.
Shipping apps: Poshmark and Depop
Shipping apps reach buyers across the country, which helps for niche or designer pieces, but you pack every order and selling fees apply. They suit sellers who are happy to make regular post office trips.
For everyday pieces like coats, boots and dresses, shipping costs can cancel out the profit. That is why many Toronto sellers now prefer to sell locally. Our guide to selling near you explains how local pickup works.
Sell clothes locally in Toronto with SecondKoat
SecondKoat lets women in Toronto list clothes, shoes, bags and jewellery for free and sell them to women nearby, with local pickup, or shipping when they’re farther away. Shoppers see how far away each piece is, from Leslieville to North York, and can sort by nearest first.
- Snap a few photos of the actual piece and add the brand, size and condition.
- Set your price. Listing is free and every listing is reviewed before it goes live.
- The buyer pays in the app. You meet in a public place.
- She shows her 6-digit pickup code and your payment is released through Stripe.
Your exact address is never shown; buyers only see your neighbourhood and an approximate area. Find local tips in our Toronto selling guide, or list your first item.
Where to meet buyers safely in Toronto and the GTA
Meet in a busy, well-lit public place during the day, and keep payment inside the app. Good spots include a coffee shop, a mall entrance or the concourse of a busy TTC station.
Some GTA police services run signed Buy & Sell exchange zones. Peel Regional Police list theirs on their website, including a camera-monitored zone at 22 Division, 7750 Hurontario Street in Brampton. Check the police page for current locations before you go, and bring a friend if you can.
What sells best in Toronto, season by season
Toronto’s big seasonal swings decide what sells: list coats and boots in September and October, and dresses and sandals in April and May. Shoppers buy a few weeks before the weather changes, not after.
- Fall and winter: wool and down coats, winter boots, knitwear, scarves.
- Spring: trench coats, ankle boots, denim, light knits.
- Summer: linen, sundresses, sandals, straw bags.
- All year: handbags, jewellery, workwear and anything new with tags.
Pieces that don’t sell alone, like basic tees, sell better as a bundle. On SecondKoat that is a Bulk Box, or a Breakup Box for the things from a past chapter.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I sell clothes for cash in Toronto?
Buy-and-sell stores such as Common Sort pay on the spot for the pieces they choose, in cash or store credit. You will usually get more by selling yourself, either on a local pickup app like SecondKoat or on Facebook Marketplace, but it takes a little longer.
Which Toronto consignment store pays the most?
It depends on the brand and the store’s current split. Designer-focused stores such as Rewind Couture tend to pay more for luxury handbags, while trade-in chains pay less but on the spot. Always ask for the current percentage before you leave your items.
Is it safe to sell clothes on Facebook Marketplace in Toronto?
It can be, if you meet in a busy public place, never accept cheques or overpayments, and don’t click links to “verify” payment. Marketplace leaves payment to you; apps that take payment in the app and release it at pickup remove most of that risk.
What is the easiest way to sell clothes in Toronto without shipping?
List them on a local pickup marketplace. On SecondKoat you photograph the item, set a price, and a woman nearby pays in the app and collects it in person. There is no packing, no postage and no post office line.
What clothes sell best in Toronto?
Outerwear, winter boots, handbags, jewellery, workwear and pieces with tags still on sell best. Timing matters in Toronto: list coats and boots in early fall and summer dresses in spring, a few weeks before the weather turns.
Where can I meet a buyer safely in the GTA?
Choose a busy public place in daylight, such as a coffee shop or mall entrance, or a police Buy and Sell exchange zone. Peel Regional Police list signed exchange zones on their website, including one at 22 Division in Brampton.
Ready to clear your Toronto closet?
Stores are quick, apps pay more, and SecondKoat gives you both: sell locally, or ship when the buyer is far away. List your first piece in about a minute.
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