Buy and Sell Second Hand in London, England

Second hand in London, England: list free, keep 100%, deal direct. No listing fee, no commission, no buyer-protection cut.

What sells second hand in London

London turns over more second-hand goods than anywhere else in the country, and for a reason that has nothing to do with taste: the sheer density of people moving in, out and across the city. It has a deep vintage and designer resale culture that predates the internet, so buyers here arrive knowing what a fair price looks like and will say so.

Rental tenancies here turn over faster than anywhere else in the UK, and a tenancy ending usually means an entire flat being cleared in a week. Add several hundred thousand students across dozens of institutions and the supply is effectively continuous.

Four things that move here, with the guide range each sits in:

Item	Typical range (GBP)
Designer Bag	£80 to £900 (about $110 to $1,200)
Bicycle	£60 to £400 (about $81 to $540)
Desk	£30 to £180 (about $40 to $240)
iPhone	£80 to £600 (about $110 to $810)

Converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate; sellers set their own price.

What is listed in London right now

Recently listed by sellers in London:

See everything currently listed in London — the filter is live, so it changes as people list.

Browse by category in London

Each link filters that category to sellers who gave London as their location.

Meeting up and handover in London

Most small handovers happen at a station, because almost everyone is on the Tube or the rail network and almost nobody wants to drive. Driving into the centre means the congestion charge, the ULEZ and somewhere to park, so for anything you can carry, agree a station and a time. Anything sofa-sized needs a van and a realistic loading plan.

Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection.

Condition is seller-described against five grades and nobody inspects it for you — what each grade means.

What to check before you buy in London

Ask which floor the item is on and whether there is a lift before you agree a price. A great deal of London housing is walk-up, and a wardrobe on the fourth floor is a different proposition from the same wardrobe on the ground.

Other cities in England

Other places in England worth checking, because for the right thing people will travel across the region:

Sell something free in London

Two minutes to list, nothing to pay. Create a free account, read the selling guides, or check what yours is worth first.

Frequently asked questions

What can I buy second hand in London?

Anything people own and no longer want — designer bags, bicycles, desks and iPhones all come up. Listings are posted by private sellers in and around the city, and you arrange collection or delivery between you.

Is it free to list something in London?

Yes — no listing fee, no commission, no buyer-side fee. What you agree is what you keep.

How do I arrange collection in London?

You agree it directly with the other person in the messages — WishThrift does not ship, insure or hold funds, so the handover is between the two of you. Meet somewhere public where you can, and if the seller turns out to be over towards Birmingham rather than in London itself, work the journey into what you offer.