Kleinanzeigen
Formerly eBay Kleinanzeigen · Germany's largest classifieds
Kleinanzeigen is a local-first classifieds platform — similar in concept to Craigslist, but far larger and more trusted in Germany. Sellers post ads for free and buyers browse locally or search nationwide. Transactions can be cash on pickup or include integrated shipping with DHL/Hermes.
It is the go-to starting point for most private sellers. The platform allows up to 20 free listings per month for general categories, with no final-value fee for private sellers.
Advantages
- Free to list
- No selling fees for private accounts
- Local pickup option — no shipping needed
- Huge buyer audience across Germany
- Integrated Kleinanzeigen Shipping with drop-off
Limitations
- Lots of lowball offers to manage
- No buyer protection for sellers
- Premium placement costs money
- Not suitable for high-volume trading
eBay.de
Auction & fixed-price listings · Established since 1999
eBay.de operates both auction-style and fixed-price listings. Private sellers get 35 free insertion credits per month. After selling, eBay charges a final-value fee (typically 12.9% of the sale price including shipping). It's best for items with collector value, electronics, and anything that benefits from competitive bidding.
Advantages
- Auction format can exceed expected prices
- Strong buyer protection builds trust
- Ideal for collectibles, electronics, rare items
- Large international reach
Limitations
- Final value fees reduce your margin
- Must ship — no cash-on-pickup simplicity
- Scam buyers exist; requires vigilance
- More paperwork for tax reporting
Vinted
Fashion & accessories · Zero seller fees
Vinted is laser-focused on second-hand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Sellers pay nothing — the buyer covers a service fee. This makes it attractive for anyone with a wardrobe to clear. The shipping labels are generated directly in the app and work with DHL, Hermes, and other carriers.
Advantages
- Zero seller fees — 100% of price goes to you
- Built-in shipping labels and tracking
- Active community of fashion buyers
- Simple app-based workflow
Limitations
- Only for clothing/accessories — nothing else
- Buyers pay fees, may prefer cheaper alternatives
- Lower prices than specialist fashion platforms