ID Check: A badge to build trust
Nothing is more important to us than trust. Without it, our marketplace just wouldn’t work. Which is why we’re constantly thinking of new ways to help you buy and sell with confidence. Meet ID Check. A new badge that helps increase trust with buyers and…
#BehindTheSale: A seller’s new outlook
For years, Estrella Gallegos wished for a way to balance motherhood with her career. She wanted the most for her children, knowing there had to be a way to be a little closer to home. Estrella was looking for a way to make that change,…
What sells best on Mercari in June
If you’ve ever sold on Mercari, you’ve probably wondered what you should list. We’re here to help boost your sell-esteem with our #BehindTheSale: Insights series. You probably own lots of stuff that you’re no longer using. Nike sneakers? Old ski gear? Your kid’s toys? Without…
#BehindTheSale: Teaching a kid life skills
Tonia Cupp of Scottsdale, Arizona, has taught her daughter Anastasia to do her very best in everything she does. With a roomful of cheerleading medals, great study habits, and a work ethic beyond her years, it’s clear that eight-year-old Anastasia is picking up what…
#BehindTheSale: A mother-daughter duo
Mothers and daughters share a unique connection that’s no match for great distances. “My mom and I have always been incredibly close,” says Mercari seller Mary Floren. Growing up outside Chicago, Mary knew her mother was special: Carol Floren was a senior software executive, a…
#BehindTheSale: A seller turned teacher
Meet Stephanie Stephanie Lansdon knows the value of a dollar. As an accountant for a timber company in Oregon, Stephanie’s 9 to 5 is all about fiscal responsibility. At home, Stephanie’s financial savvy is put to use in other ways. Stephanie’s two sons seem…
Meet our revamped rating system
We’ve upped our game so you can, too. We understand that ratings are extremely important to you. Ratings help buyers and sellers build trust with each other. You want to make each sale better than the last. Knowing this, we built an updated rating platform…
Introducing #BehindTheSale Stories
Just as every item has a history, every seller has a story. We’re excited to introduce #BehindTheSale Stories, a series of mini-documentaries on Mercari sellers across the nation. They’re people like you, who make Mercari a great place to buy and sell almost…
Anyone can sell. Yup, even you.
Selling never been your thing? Failed lemonade stands… Deserted garage sales… Sketchy meetups…. We get it. And, you’re not alone. Introducing Mercari’s latest TV spot, where we help rid you of those (bad) memories of selling past. We’re spreading the word on…
Are you suffering from Low Sell-Esteem?
As the 2019 spring-cleaning season kicks off, we’ve just released a study on what’s causing America’s home clutter epidemic. Our research shows that American households hold more than 5,300,000,000 (that’s 5.3 billion!) items that are no longer used. Compounding this epidemic of unused stuff…