8 Best Places to Sell Used Sunglasses of 2026

eBay ranks first for used sunglasses because it combines a published, predictable fee with the largest general audience on this list. Sunglasses are not one of eBay's special fee categories, so they pay the most-categories rate: 13.6% of the total sale up to $7,500 and 2.35% on any amount above that, plus a per order fee of $0.30 on orders of $10 or less and $0.40 above $10. eBay says there are no separate third-party payment processing fees. The first 250 listings each month are free to post, which covers almost any private seller clearing out a drawer of Ray-Ban, Oakley or Persol frames. Auction-style listings help with discontinued or vintage models that have no obvious price. The downsides are effort and fee base: you handle photos, listing and shipping, and the percentage applies to shipping and tax collected as well as the item price. We compared documented fees and features, not hands-on sales.

Grailed is the second pick because its seller commission is low and its buyers already search by designer. The fee page sets the commission at 6% on sales under $120, with a $1.99 minimum, and 9% on sales of $120 and above; the rate applies to domestic and international sales, and buyers pay nothing. A separate payment processing fee comes on top, so the real cost is higher than the headline rate. Using a Grailed Label keeps the fee base to the listing price, while sellers who ship on their own pay commission on the buyer's shipping charge too. Sunglasses and Glasses sit in the accessories menus for both menswear and womenswear, next to designers such as Chrome Hearts, Gucci, Prada and Saint Laurent. That audience suits luxury and streetwear-brand frames better than drugstore pairs, which reach more buyers on eBay or Mercari. We compared documented fees and features, not hands-on sales.

Depop is the cheapest place on this list to sell a pair of sunglasses in the US. Its fee policy says sellers based in the UK, US or Australia pay no Depop selling fee; US sellers using Depop Payments pay only the Stripe processing fee of 3.3% + $0.45, charged on the item price plus shipping and any taxes. That means a $100 pair costs a few dollars to sell, compared with $13.60 plus $0.40 on eBay. Sellers who want more visibility can boost a listing, which adds a 12% boosting fee on the sale for new listings from March 23, 2026. Fees come out before the proceeds reach your bank, and all of them are reversed if a sale is refunded. Depop suits trend-led and mid-priced frames; for luxury pairs of $500 or more, Poshmark adds free authentication that Depop's fee page does not mention. We compared documented fees and features, not hands-on sales.

Mercari is the simplest option for sellers who want one flat rate. Listing is always free, and its fee page says a 10% selling fee applies to the item price and any buyer-paid shipping, with no separate payment processing fee on new or updated listings. That is lower than eBay's 13.6% sunglasses rate, though buyers pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee at checkout, which can make your listing look slightly more expensive. Mercari's prepaid labels cover USPS, FedEx and UPS, and the company says they average 54% savings against each carrier's retail price, based on a January 2026 comparison; a pair of sunglasses ships in the lightest tier. Cashing out by direct deposit is free and typically takes up to 5 business days, while Instant Pay costs $3 and is limited to $600 a month. Mercari has no luxury authentication program of its own, so it fits brand-name everyday frames better than high-end pairs. We compared documented fees, not hands-on sales.

Poshmark is the easiest marketplace to sell from a phone, and it adds authentication for the most expensive pairs. Its terms set a flat $2.95 fee on sales under $15 and 20% on sales of $15 and above, so a $200 pair of sunglasses costs $40 to sell, the highest flat rate here. Posh Authenticate routes select luxury items sold for $500 or more to Poshmark's team before delivery, free for both sides; all categories qualify except Electronics, Home, Pets, Toys and Games, and checks usually take 1 to 3 business days once the item arrives. That helps owners of high-end pairs, such as limited Cartier or Dior frames, prove they are genuine. Items that fail are refunded to the buyer, returned to the seller and cannot be relisted. Every order is covered by Posh Protect if it does not match the listing. For typical pairs under $500, the 20% fee makes Depop, Grailed or eBay cheaper. We compared documented fees and policies, not hands-on sales.

Vestiaire Collective is the marketplace most focused on luxury fashion in this list, which makes it a strong home for sunglasses from houses such as Chanel, Miu Miu, Gucci, Prada, Dior, YSL and Celine; its women's sunglasses category showed more than 999 items when we checked. Its help center publishes the US fee table: listing is free, items priced from $75 to $15,000 pay a 17% selling fee, items under $75 pay a flat $12, and a 3% payment processing fee with a $3 minimum applies to every sale. A $300 pair of designer sunglasses therefore costs about $60 in fees, more than on eBay, Grailed or Depop. What you pay for is the audience: buyers on Vestiaire Collective are looking for designer pieces specifically. Sellers photograph and price items themselves and ship with a prepaid label. Items under $18 cannot be listed. We compared documented fees and features, not hands-on sales.

The RealReal is the hands-off option for owners of luxury eyewear. As a consignment service, it takes possession of each item, authenticates it, then handles photography, pricing, customer service and shipping, so the seller never writes a listing or answers a buyer. Items can be handed over in a store, during a home visit or at a Luxury Consignment Office, and the Get Paid Now program buys items outright for people who prefer a direct sale. That convenience suits someone selling a pair of designer sunglasses alongside bags or shoes in a single consignment. The cost is the open question: The RealReal's consignment pages blocked our checker, so we could not confirm the commission for sunglasses, and its price row is marked pending. Because the commission could not be confirmed, the value score is conservative. Consignors also need a US address and bank account. We compared documented services, not hands-on consignments.

Etsy is the specialist choice for vintage sunglasses, which buyers often search for by era and style rather than by model number. Its fee article lists a $0.20 listing fee that keeps an item live for 4 months, a 6.5% transaction fee on the total order amount including shipping and gift wrap, and a separate Etsy Payments processing fee. New shops pay a one-time set-up fee that varies by location. Offsite Ads, where Etsy advertises your listing on other sites, add a 15% fee on attributed orders for sellers who made less than $10,000 on Etsy in the past year and 12% above that, capped at $100 per order. For a single pair, that structure is cheaper than eBay or Poshmark if the item sells without an ad attribution. The trade-offs are the fee charged on every listing, the separate processing fee and the extra work of running a shop. We compared documented fees, not hands-on sales.