Mercari
/mɜːrˈkɑːri/
CommonA peer-to-peer resale app used to buy and sell secondhand items, known for lower fees and a wide mix of categories.
Often positioned as the platform for people who want lower fees and less brand-specific communities. Less associated with a specific aesthetic than Depop.
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | listed the sneakers on mercari and they sold in two hours. fees are lower than ebay | Items sold quickly on Mercari and the seller is noting the fee advantage over eBay. | reddit, 2023 |
| 02 | if depop lowballs you, relist on mercari. different audience, better prices for some stuff | Mercari buyers sometimes pay more for certain items than Depop buyers. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | cross-listing to depop, poshmark, and mercari at the same time now. one of them always sells | Listing the same item on multiple platforms to maximize the chance of a sale. | instagram, 2024 |
| 04 | mercari is underrated for electronics and gaming stuff. the fashion people don't know | Mercari is particularly good for non-fashion categories that other resale platforms overlook. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- You are selling or buying something on the Mercari platform.
- You are comparing resale platforms and Mercari is one of them.
- You are describing where you source or list items as a reseller.
Do not use it when
- You mean a general secondhand marketplace without specifying the platform.
Mercari vs Depop seller
Mercari
Mercari is broader, covering electronics, collectibles, and home goods alongside fashion, with a more general audience.
depop-seller
Depop is fashion-first with a strong aesthetic and community identity, popular with Gen Z.
Origin and context
Mercari was founded in Japan in 2013 and launched in the United States in 2014. It grew as a mobile-first alternative to eBay for casual sellers and became widely used in reseller communities for its low barrier to listing and competitive fees.
- First seen
- 2014
- Confidence
- high
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https://slang.fyi/mercari