How to Sell on Depop: Steps, Fees, and Smart Shipping

TL;DR: To sell on Depop, create an account, set up how you get paid, and list items with original photos, measurements, and a fair price. US sellers pay no selling fee, only 3.3% + $0.45 processing, so a $100 sale costs $3.75 in fees. Canadian sellers pay a 10% selling fee plus PayPal processing. Ship within 10 days, using Depop’s prepaid label in the US or your own label. US payouts reach your Depop Balance 2 business days after delivery.

Selling on Depop looks simple until the first sale lands. Then come the fees, the label, the wait for your payout, and a buyer asking when it ships.

This guide is for US and Canadian sellers starting a Depop shop, from a closet clear-out to a steady side hustle. It walks through each step, shows exactly what Depop takes, and covers how to keep shipping from eating your margin.

Shipping gets its own deep dive in our Depop shipping guide. Here, it’s one step in the bigger selling process.

How to Sell on Depop, Step by Step

To sell on Depop, set up your account and payouts, choose what to sell, and photograph it yourself. Then write a detailed listing, price it with fees in mind, and pick a shipping method. Once it sells, ship within days and get paid after delivery. Here’s each step in order.

Step 1: Create Your Account and Set Up Payouts

Download the Depop app or sign up at depop.com, then choose a username that fits what you sell. Add a profile photo and a short bio. Your profile works as your shopfront, so a complete one builds trust.

US sellers are paid through Depop Payments, so add a bank account before your first sale. Depop may ask you to verify your identity before you can withdraw. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must verify their details for you to sell and get paid.

Sellers in Canada are paid through PayPal, so connect a PayPal account during setup.

Step 2: Decide What to Sell

Fashion drives Depop. Vintage, Y2K, streetwear, denim, sneakers, designer pieces, and accessories are popular categories. Search Depop for items like yours and note how similar listings are priced before you buy any stock.

Some items aren’t allowed, so check Depop’s prohibited items list first. Authenticity matters too: photograph labels and tags to show the item is genuine.

Step 3: Take Original Photos

Depop removes listings that use stock images, according to its selling guide. Photograph every item yourself in natural light against a plain background.

• Shots to include: front, back, labels or tags, fabric close-ups, and every flaw.
• Video: a short clip shows how a garment moves and fits.
• Consistency: the same background and light across listings makes your shop look organized.

Step 4: Write a Listing Buyers Can Find

Lead with what buyers search for: brand, item type, style or era, and size. Then add measurements, material, condition, and any faults. Measurements matter because sizing varies across brands and decades.

Honest descriptions cut disputes and returns. They also earn the reviews that help your next listing sell.

Step 5: Price It to Sell and to Profit

Start from what similar items are listed for, then check your margin. Use this simple formula:

Sale price − item cost − Depop fees − packaging − any shipping you cover = profit.

Leave a little room, since buyers can make offers. If you offer free shipping, build the label cost into the price.

Step 6: Choose How You’ll Ship

Decide before the item sells, because the choice is set on the listing. In the US, Depop Shipping gives you a prepaid, tracked USPS label, and Depop’s seller protection applies only to that label. Shipping your own way means you buy a tracked label and add the tracking yourself.

In Canada, you ship with your own carrier and set the shipping price when you list. Our guide to Depop shipping compares both methods side by side.

Step 7: Ship Fast, Then Get Paid

Depop alerts you by email and in the app when an item sells. Pack it and ship within 10 days, or Depop cancels the order and refunds the buyer. Shipping within a day or two earns better reviews.

In the US, your money reaches your Depop Balance 2 business days after delivery, or 10 business days after the sale, whichever comes first. Withdrawals can take up to 5 days to reach your bank, per Depop’s payout guide. Leave your buyer a review to encourage one back.

How Much Does Depop Take? Fees on a $100 Sale

US sellers pay no Depop selling fee, only a payment processing fee of 3.3% + $0.45. On a $100 item, that’s $3.75, so you keep $96.25 before shipping and tax. Canadian sellers pay a 10% selling fee plus PayPal’s processing fee. Boosting a listing adds a separate fee.

	US sellers	Canadian sellers
Selling fee	None	10% of the item price and shipping
Payment processing	3.3% + $0.45 on the item, shipping, and tax	PayPal’s fee, which varies by account
Boosting fee	12% (listings created from March 23, 2026)	8%
Fees on a $100 item*	$3.75 (you keep $96.25)	$10 plus PayPal’s fee
How you’re paid	Depop Balance, then your bank	PayPal

*No boost, and before any shipping or tax the buyer pays.

A few details change the math:

• Shipping and tax count. US processing applies to the whole amount the buyer pays. A $100 item with $10 shipping carries about $4.08 in fees.
• Boosts add up. A boosted $100 sale in the US costs $15.75 in fees. If you don’t use a Depop Shipping label, the boost fee also applies to the shipping charge.
• Refunds reverse fees. If a sale is refunded, Depop reverses the selling, processing, and boosting fees.

Fees change, so check Depop’s seller fees page before you set prices.

Why Selling on Depop Can Be a Challenge

Depop’s downsides are mostly logistics. Fees apply to every sale, shipping can eat the margin on heavier items, and payouts wait for delivery. Buyers also expect fast dispatch, and popular categories are crowded. None of these is a deal-breaker, but each needs a plan.

Common Shipping Problems Depop Sellers Face

Taking photos and writing descriptions feel like the hard part. Then an item sells, and the label, packing, and drop-off begin.

• Shipping costs eating profits: free shipping or a flat price can backfire when an item weighs more than you expected.
• Time-consuming labels: no printer, or a stack of orders, turns every label into a chore.
• Payout timing and fees: US payouts wait for delivery, and processing fees apply to every sale.
• Lack of trust: slow dispatch and silence push buyers toward shops that look organized.

The Impact of Poor Shipping Strategies on Sales

Buyers judge a Depop shop by how fast and how well items arrive. Late parcels lead to weak reviews, and reviews shape who buys next.

If you also sell on other resale apps, the same habits follow you there. Our Depop vs Poshmark comparison covers how the two platforms differ for sellers.

The Smart Way to Handle Shipping on Depop

Smart Depop shipping means matching the method to the parcel. Depop’s prepaid label suits light clothing in the US. Heavier, bulkier, or Canadian orders often cost less with your own label from a shipping app. Either way, weigh items packed and ship within a day or two.

How to Reduce Shipping Costs Without Sacrificing Speed

• Compare carrier rates: Depop’s label works well for lightweight T-shirts, but it isn’t always cheapest for heavier, bulkier parcels. A multi-carrier shipping app shows several carriers’ rates side by side.
• Lighten the package: poly mailers weigh less than boxes. USPS prices packages over 15.99 oz by the pound, so a lighter mailer can drop a price band.
• Bundle multiple items: one parcel with two items usually costs less than two parcels. Offer a bundle discount to encourage it.

Speed matters too. Fast dispatch earns repeat buyers, and so does a fair price on international shipping if you offer it.

Depop’s Shipping Labels vs Shipping on Your Own

Depop’s label is the simple, protected option: it’s prepaid, tracked automatically, and works with a QR code at USPS. Your own label can save money on heavier items, but you give up Depop’s seller protection.

With your own label, you also add the tracking number to the order yourself. A shipping app won’t pull Depop orders in automatically, so copy the buyer’s address in and paste the tracking back. Do it on drop-off day to stay well inside the 10-day limit.

Printing Labels at Home

Printing at home saves trips to a copy shop. A 4×6 thermal label printer prints one peel-and-stick label with no ink, cutting, or taping. The barcode prints clean, which helps the label scan the first time.

For setup steps, see how to print Depop shipping labels with Rollo.

Optimizing Depop Listings for Faster Sales & Smoother Shipping

Listings that sell fast share three things: a price that covers fees, clear shipping terms, and photos that answer questions. They also set the parcel size or shipping price accurately, so there are no surprises after the sale.

How to Sell on Depop Using the Best Pricing Strategies

• Factor in fees: Depop charges nothing to list, but fees apply when the item sells. Price with them in mind.
• Offer free shipping strategically: it attracts buyers, but only if the label cost is built into the price.
• Encourage bundles: small items like T-shirts sell well in sets and share one shipping label.
• Leave room for offers: buyers often make an offer, so price slightly above your floor.

The Role of Shipping in Buyer Satisfaction

Reliable shipping sets you apart. Ship fast and pack items so they arrive looking good, which matters most for vintage pieces.

A short “shipped today” message builds trust. Our guide to the best way to ship clothes has packing ideas that protect garments in transit.

How to Sell on Depop With Smart Shipping Tools

Once you sell a few items a week, shipping becomes the part worth streamlining. Two tools do most of the work: a label printer that prints at home, and shipping software that compares carriers on the orders you ship yourself. Neither is required to start.

Why a Wireless Label Printer Makes Depop Selling Easier

• Print from your phone: the Rollo Wireless Label Printer connects over Wi-Fi, so you can print right after a sale.
• No ink: direct thermal printing at 203 dpi, the standard resolution for carrier labels.
• Fast: about one 4×6 label per second.
• Works with Depop labels: it prints labels from Depop and other selling apps, plus labels from your shipping software.

See the Rollo Wireless Label Printer for current details.

How Rollo Ship Simplifies Depop Fulfillment

If you ship Depop orders your own way, Rollo Ship is free multi-carrier shipping software for US and Canadian sellers. It runs on the web, iOS, and Android. You compare live rates across carriers, print the label, and paste the tracking into Depop.

Rollo Ship brings USPS, UPS®, FedEx, Canada Post, and Purolator into one shipping platform. The carriers you see depend on where the parcel ships from:

• Shipping from the US: USPS at up to 90% off retail USPS rates on select services, discounted UPS® rates*, and FedEx through your own connected FedEx account.
• Shipping from Canada: Canada Post at up to 34% off domestic and up to 58% off international rates, UPS®, and Purolator through your own connected Purolator account. See carriers for Canadian sellers.
• Cost: free to start, with no monthly subscription. Your first 200 labels are free, then 5¢ per label, dropping to as low as 1¢ with Rollo Rewards. Postage is paid directly to the carrier; Rollo isn’t a carrier.

*Discounts off UPS daily rates. Rates are limited to shipping from the U.S. only. Rates and any applicable discounts are subject to change at any time without notice.

The trade-off: your own label gives up Depop’s seller protection, and the tracking step is manual. Use it where the saving clearly beats that, and add carrier insurance on valuable items.

Rollo Ship is rated 4.8 on Capterra. More than 500,000 sellers across the US and Canada use Rollo. See how Rollo Ship works, or see Rollo Ship for Canadian sellers.

Tips for Streamlining Depop Sales & Shipping

Streamlining Depop comes down to a few repeatable habits. List in batches, price with fees in mind, ship within a day or two, and keep buyers informed. Do them consistently, and your reviews and margins both improve. These tactics cover the rest.

• Batch your work: photograph, list, and pack in set sessions instead of item by item.
• Print labels at home: it saves post office lines, whether you ship T-shirts or a bundle.
• Offer bundle deals: combined orders lower your shipping cost per item.
• Watch the fees: track processing and boost fees, and check Depop’s fee page when rules change.
• Communicate clearly: confirm when an order ships and keep listing details accurate.
• Use your own photos: natural light and multiple angles sell; stock images get listings removed.

Final Words

Selling on Depop works best as a simple system: list well, price with fees in mind, and ship fast. In the US, fees are low, and Depop’s label covers light clothing. As parcels get heavier or start in Canada, comparing your own label protects your margin.

Rollo Ship is a multi-carrier shipping platform for US and Canadian sellers. It puts USPS, UPS®, FedEx, Canada Post, and Purolator side by side, with FedEx and Purolator through your own accounts.

Try Rollo Ship free.

Who This Guide Is Not For

This guide won’t fit every seller. It’s worth saying where it stops.

• Sellers outside the US and Canada. Depop’s fees, payouts, and shipping options differ by country, so check the rules for yours.
• Sellers of heavy, low-value items. Shipping can outweigh the sale price, so Depop may not be the right channel for them.
• Sellers who want Depop to handle all shipping. If you’ll only ever use Depop’s label, the shipping-software sections won’t apply to you.