eBay Beats Depop and Vinted For Pre-Loved Fashion Bargains

eBay is the cheapest online marketplace to buy pre-loved fashion in the UK, according to research by the discount retail site VoucherCodes.co.uk. The study analysed pricing data for 20 popular fashion brands, including Dior, Nike, and YEEZY, across eBay, Depop, and Vinted.

The research found that pricing across the three marketplaces varied dramatically, with eBay typically featuring the lowest prices for pre-loved fashions.

Lowest Prices for Pre-Loved Fashion

The analysis showed that 12 out of 20 researched items were priced significantly lower on eBay than Depop and Vinted. Only five items were cheaper on Depop and three on Vinted.

Highlighting the price differences across the various online marketplaces, the study showed a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1’s were priced at £10.92 on eBay while they were available at £45.33 on Vinted, an increase of 315%.

Other items showed very little price difference. For example, Levi’s 501 jeans only saw a £0.35 difference in price between the lowest and highest cost platforms.

What Does This Mean for eBay?

This is good news for eBay. The online marketplace has invested heavily in promoting itself as a sales venue for…