Where to Flip Your Pairs - A SNKRSGRAM Guide

If you're a sneakerhead and a collector trying to unload some of your collections of heat pairs, or just a person trying to make some extra cash by buying and selling shoes, it might be sometimes hard to find the right buyer and market for the price you want. This guide will include platforms where you can sell your pairs. You can even look for a great deal for your personal use.

Here are some platforms where you can expand your market and find the right buyer for your shoes.

1. SNKRSGRAM Buy and Sell tab

SNKRSGRAM does not only offer free legit checking, they also have a buy and sell tab feature in the website and the android app for you to share your kicks for sale. Of course, before posting your item, it is best to make sure they are legit by getting it checked by reliable appraisers here in SNKRSGRAM. Post a picture of your item with the details like price, size and condition and wait for comments if there are interested buyers!

2. FACEBOOK - Buy and Sell Groups / Marketplace

The most popular social media platform, Facebook, also has a marketplace feature wherein you can post items for sale and anyone who searches for that item in the marketplace will see your pairs. There are also public and private groups created just for buying and selling sneakers.

Be very responsible because these groups have rules to be followed, a group may be limited to a particular brand, size, price range, and even certain silhouettes (air force one, air max, etc.)

There are a lot of groups in facebook that may cater to a certain group of people looking for a particular brand, here is a list of groups that you can look into if you're looking to sell your pairs:

Those are just a few groups available on facebook, there are a lot more groups out there so try searching for more and increase your chances of selling your pair!

3. Instagram - Create a Sneaker Selling Page

There are also people who prefer to spend their time scrolling on Instagram rather than Facebook, so creating another selling page in instagram is a great way to boost your sales. Don't forget to utilize HASHTAGS in your selling posts so people can see and discover your items!

*screenshot taken from HEGO, a sneaker shop located in Binan, Laguna

4. Carousell (Formerly OLX)

Carousell is a great platform to buy and sell items, not just shoes. Carousell has a great feature where you can search for an item and filter sizes, condition, and sort products depending on your preference. If you still don't have an account and you want to start selling shoes or other items, having a Carousell account is definitely an advantage.

5. Consignment Shops

If you don't want to spend that much effort in taking photos,posting your shoes for sale and getting to talk to different people while handling shipping and meetups, there are a lot of Consignment Shops for sneakers and other collectible items that will make your life easier.

Consignment Shops commonly have a consignment fee, some consignment shops take 10% of the selling fee, some even have a fixed price for each consigned item. You can try to search for consignment shops near you or in facebook and instagram and they will handle all the hassle of selling your shoes. All you have to do is give the pairs you want to sell to the shops and wait 'til your item sells and they will get in touch with you and give you your payout.

6. GOAT / StockX

If you really want to expand the market you're trying to sell your shoes, you could try to make a seller account in GOAT and StockX. There is a process in selling your shoes to GOAT and StockX, documents must be printed and you must make sure your item is secured in a double box before having it picked up or dropping off to designated drop-off stalls.

Payouts are is USD and commonly sent to Paypal or other Bank accounts.

In selling pairs in StockX and GOAT, you must make sure your items are LEGIT and do not have major defects or box damage. GOAT has a feature for you to sell defective pairs or pairs with damaged boxes. Payouts are sent as soon as your items are authenticated.

In selling pairs, you must practice extreme caution and vigilance in order to avoid getting scammed, ask for proofs and vouch your seller or buyer before proceeding with the transaction. It is also a great way to conduct a Video call with the seller showing the pair before having a deal.

Do you have other ways in flipping pairs? Share them down below in the comments!