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Best Platform for Selling Lamps & Lighting in 2026
Fragile glass shades and dimensional weight make shipping the biggest hidden cost -- often $15-$30 for a single lamp.
Starting order
The honest first routes for Lamps & Lighting
For lamps and lighting, start with Etsy, use eBay as the broad-market reality check, and use Mercari as the simpler fallback only when the piece is sturdier and less design-dependent than the category usually is.
Audience-first check
Audience-first check: Etsy
Best first route when the listing depends on vintage style, decor taste, or handmade presentation.
Open Etsy routeBroad-market check
Broad-market check: eBay
Best baseline for testing whether wider demand still leaves more money behind.
Open eBay routeSimpler fallback
Simpler fallback: Mercari
Useful when the piece is more practical, easier to ship, and less dependent on decor-led merchandising.
Open Mercari routePlatform comparison
Fee comparison for Lamps & Lighting
| Platform | Fees | You Keep | Effective Rate | vs Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | $6.06 | $163.94 | 3.6% | Lowest |
| Etsy | $16.60 | $153.40 | 9.8% | +$10.54 more |
| Mercari | $17.00 | $153.00 | 10.0% | +$10.94 more |
| Facebook Marketplace | $17.00 | $153.00 | 10.0% | +$10.94 more |
| Whatnot | $17.23 | $152.77 | 10.1% | +$11.17 more |
| Grailed | $21.72 | $148.28 | 12.8% | +$15.66 more |
| eBay | $23.52 | $146.48 | 13.8% | +$17.46 more |
| Amazon | $25.50 | $144.50 | 15.0% | +$19.44 more |
| Poshmark | $30.00 | $140.00 | 17.6% | +$23.94 more |
| StockX | $18.00 | $132.00 | 12.0% | +$11.94 more |
Insight
Depop is the cheapest for Lamps & Lighting at $150.00, charging $6.06 vs. StockX's $18.00 -- a $11.94 gap.
FAQ
Lamps & Lighting marketplace FAQ
What is the best platform to sell Lamps & Lighting?
Depop has the lowest fees at $150.00, charging $6.06 (3.6%). You keep $163.94 before item costs.
Which platform charges the most for Lamps & Lighting?
StockX charges $18.00 (12.0%) at $150.00 -- that's $11.94 more than Depop.
How do all platforms rank for Lamps & Lighting fees?
At $150.00, the ranking from lowest to highest fees is: 1. Depop ($6.06), 2. Etsy ($16.60), 3. Mercari ($17.00), 4. Facebook Marketplace ($17.00), 5. Whatnot ($17.23), 6. Grailed ($21.72), 7. eBay ($23.52), 8. Amazon ($25.50), 9. Poshmark ($30.00), 10. StockX ($18.00).