Selling on Marktplaats · Guide

How to sell on Marktplaats

Marktplaats is the Netherlands' largest online marketplace — the default place Dutch buyers look for almost anything second-hand, from fashion and sneakers to furniture. Here is how to list well, price right and sell safely.

See the steps Sell on more than Marktplaats

What sells well on Marktplaats?

Because it is a general-goods marketplace, Marktplaats works for far more than clothing. It suits:

Fashion, shoes and accessoriesFurniture and homewareElectronics and gadgetsBikes, tools and larger itemsAnything easier to sell locally than to ship

How to start selling on Marktplaats

Create your account

Photograph the item clearly

Use good light and several angles, and show any flaws honestly. Clear photos are the single biggest driver of enquiries.

Write a strong Dutch listing

Title and describe the item in Dutch, with the brand, size, condition and key details buyers search for. Pick the most specific category.

Price competitively

Search sold and active listings for the same item and price to match. A fair, clearly-justified price sells faster than a hopeful one.

Choose handover or shipping

Decide between local collection and Marktplaats' shipping and secure payment options. For anything valuable, prefer the secure payment flow over cash on collection.

Respond quickly and complete the sale

Answer questions promptly, agree the details, and post or hand over the item. Prompt, polite communication keeps buyers from moving on.

Marktplaats costs

Placing a basic ad is free in many categories, but Marktplaats has introduced placement and visibility fees for some listings and categories, plus optional paid options to make an ad stand out. These change over time and vary by category — always check the current rates in your Marktplaats account before listing.

Common mistakes to avoid

Writing the listing in English — most Marktplaats buyers search in Dutch

Vague photos or hiding flaws — it leads to disputes and no-shows

Taking cash-only for valuable items instead of the secure payment option

Listing only on Marktplaats when the same item could also sell on Vinted

Sell faster: list beyond Marktplaats

Marktplaats reaches Dutch buyers; Vinted reaches a Europe-wide fashion audience. For clothing and shoes, the same item can sell on either — listing on both roughly doubles who sees it, without extra sourcing.

Relistly keeps one central inventory: import your Vinted listings, publish them to Marktplaats too, and when an item sells on either, the other copy comes down automatically so you never double-sell. See the Marktplaats integration and the Vinted + Marktplaats route. No mainstream crosslister reaches Marktplaats — Voolist doesn't support it and Crosslist doesn't serve EU sellers — Relistly does.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to sell on Marktplaats?

Placing a basic ad is free in many categories, but Marktplaats has introduced placement and visibility fees for some listings and categories, and it offers paid options to boost an ad. Costs change, so check the current rates in your Marktplaats account before listing.

Should I write my Marktplaats listing in Dutch?

Yes. Marktplaats buyers are mainly Dutch, so a clear Dutch title and description will reach far more people and reduce questions. Include the brand, size, condition and key details buyers search for.

How do payment and shipping work on Marktplaats?

Marktplaats supports in-person handover as well as its own secure payment and shipping options, which protect both sides for posted items. For anything valuable, prefer the secure payment flow over cash on collection.

Can I sell on Marktplaats and Vinted at the same time?

Yes. Marktplaats reaches Dutch general-goods buyers while Vinted reaches a Europe-wide fashion audience, so the same item can sell on either. Relistly imports your Vinted listings, publishes them to Marktplaats too, and auto-delists on sale so you never double-sell.