Make money and get great deals
The advent of online shopping has facilitated the proliferation of many e-commerce websites and apps. OfferUp is one such title that allows anyone to list or buy without limitations.
Free for all
The OfferUp app is a mobile version of the platform that enables people to sell anything without any fees attached.
To use OfferUp, you'll need to sign up first. If you plan on selling, visit the 'Offers' section and list your item there. You can sell nearly anything on the app - excluding alcohol, illegal goods, animals, and a few other things.
If you're a buyer, on the other hand, the app will use your location data to display items near you. Alternatively, use the search option to find anything specific with filters.
Once you do, you can message the seller or make an upfront offer - you two agree on the price through the built-in chat feature.
Most items on the app are divided into handy categories and contain images and detailed descriptions of the offer.
This app is free to use for both purchase parties and doesn't charge you any fees. However, nobody does a background check on the sellers, so you may get scammed if you're not cautious.
Where can you run this program?
You can run this app on Android 9.0 or iOS 10.0 and later.
Is there a better alternative?
Yes. OfferUp is excellent, but sort of shifty. You could try LetGo or Close5 for buying or selling, and TradeMade for trading items.
Our take
While the OfferUp app seems fantastic at first, a more in-depth look shows plenty of holes in its execution - especially for a platform handling money.
Should you download it?
No. There are better-supported, safer options out there that provide you with more guarantees, like LetGo.
