Sell on VaKoop: fees, couriers, payouts and crosslisting

What is VaKoop, and is it right for your stock?

VaKoop is a South African online marketplace where people buy and sell preloved and new items. It is free to list, sellers pay no commission, and every purchase goes through a protected checkout. VaKoop started in 2026 and is available on the web and as an iOS and Android app (VaKoop).

It is young. On 2 November 2026 VaKoop reported 18,703 active listings and 2,442 registered users. That makes it smaller than Yaga or Facebook Marketplace today. A smaller site means fewer buyers per listing, but it also means less competition for each search.

VaKoop is not fashion-only. Women’s and men’s fashion make up most listings, and you will also find home goods, shoes, books, beauty, bags, electronics, sport, jewellery, kids’ items and collectibles. If you sell a mixed bag of second-hand stock, it fits.

How much does it cost to sell on VaKoop?

Selling on VaKoop costs nothing by default. There is no listing fee, no commission on the sale, and no paid plan is required. VaKoop earns its money from a buyer protection fee that the buyer pays at checkout (VaKoop). VaKoop does not publish the size of that fee, so check the checkout total if you want to know what your buyer will pay.

Everything else is optional. A Bump pushes a listing back up the feed for R9.99, and a Boost features it at the top for R29.99. Seller Pro is a subscription that adds more Genio use, bulk tools and three Bump credits. On the web it costs R99 a month with the first 7 days free, or R29 a week (your first R29 covers 14 days). The app shows its own store prices. Express Payout pays your wallet balance out at once for a percentage fee. VaKoop shows the price of each one before you buy, and you never need any of them to sell. Prices were checked in the VaKoop app on 2 November 2026.

Seller fees on VaKoop

Compare that with the other two South African resale apps FLUF Connect supports. On Kloset Klub the seller pays a 5% success fee, so the same R400 dress leaves you R380. Yaga charges sellers nothing and adds a buyer protection fee, the same model as VaKoop. Our guides to selling on Yaga and selling on Kloset Klub cover their fees in full.

How to set up a VaKoop seller account

You can be listing on VaKoop within a few minutes. There is one account for buying and selling, and you sign up with a social login rather than a separate seller application.

1. Go to vakoop.co.za or download the VaKoop app.
2. Sign up with your Google or Facebook account.
3. Add a profile photo and a short bio. Buyers on a new marketplace look at the seller before they pay.
4. Add your bank details to your wallet so you can withdraw sales money later.
5. List your first item, by hand or with Genio (see below).

You need to be 18 or older to sell. Sellers aged 13 to 17 need a parent or guardian’s consent under VaKoop’s terms.

How to list on VaKoop: Genio, offers and auctions

VaKoop gives you three ways to sell an item: a fixed price, a fixed price that buyers can make offers on, or an auction. Most sellers start with a fixed price and accept offers. How you write the listing matters more than the format you pick.

List faster with Genio

Genio is VaKoop’s built-in AI assistant, and it is included with every account. Take a photo, and Genio drafts the title, brand, category, size, condition, description and a suggested price. You can upload up to eight photos at once, and Genio will split them into separate drafts if they show different items. Nothing goes live until you approve it (VaKoop).

Treat the draft as a starting point. Check the brand and the size against the label, and add any flaws Genio could not see in the photo. A wrong size is the most common reason for a return on any resale app.

Write titles buyers search for

Put the brand, the item and the size first. Buyers on VaKoop filter by brand, size, condition, price and location, so these fields need to be right as well as the title.

Photos

Shoot in daylight against a plain wall or floor. Show the front, the back, the label and any marks. Woolworths, Nike, Mr Price, Cotton On and Zara are among the most-listed brands on VaKoop, so a clear label photo helps a buyer trust your size and brand before they message you.

Offers and auctions

Buyers can message you and make offers on your listings. Decide your lowest price before you list, so you can answer an offer quickly. VaKoop also runs auctions with anti-sniping, which extends the end time when someone bids at the last second. Auctions suit sought-after pieces where you expect several buyers. For everyday stock, a fixed price with offers sells faster.

Authentication for luxury items

For luxury sneakers, handbags and streetwear, you can request an authentication check from VaKoop’s third-party partners. It is optional and paid. The fee is not refunded if the item fails, and VaKoop’s terms say a result is not guaranteed. Use it when a buyer is likely to ask whether the item is real.

VaKoop delivery options and couriers

Once an item sells, you have 3 days to ship it. If you do not ship in time, the buyer can get a refund. VaKoop works with six delivery partners and also allows free in-person collection. The buyer chooses the option at checkout and pays for it, unless you have offered free delivery on the listing (VaKoop). The price shown depends on the courier and the parcel size.

Pack each item so it survives a locker or a courier van. A sealed courier bag works for clothing. Use a box for shoes, electronics and anything breakable. If you meet a buyer in person, meet in a busy public place in daylight, and only hand over the item once the sale shows as paid in the app.

Getting paid, returns and buyer protection

When a buyer pays on VaKoop, the money is held until the buyer confirms the item has arrived. It is then released to your VaKoop wallet. If the buyer does not confirm or report a problem within 7 days of delivery, the money is released anyway. You can withdraw your wallet balance to a South African bank account at any time, subject to a minimum amount and any open dispute. VaKoop’s terms say a standard withdrawal takes 2 to 5 business days, and Express Payout pays out at once for a fee (VaKoop terms).

Buyers have 7 days to return a shipped order that is not as described. Accurate photos and descriptions are your best protection here. Show flaws in the listing, and a buyer has nothing to dispute.

Do you pay tax on VaKoop sales?

Selling your own used clothes for less than you paid is usually not taxable income. Buying stock to resell at a profit is trading, and that profit belongs on your tax return with SARS.

VAT only becomes an issue for larger sellers. Since 1 April 2026 you must register for VAT once your taxable sales pass R2.3 million in any 12 months, up from R1 million. You can register voluntarily from R120,000. Keep a simple record of what you paid for stock, what it sold for and your delivery costs. This is general guidance. Speak to a tax practitioner about your own situation.

Crosslist your VaKoop stock with FLUF Connect

VaKoop is free to sell on, but its buyer base is still small. The simplest way to get more people to see your stock is to list the same items on Yaga, Kloset Klub, Facebook Marketplace and VaKoop together. Doing that by hand means copying every listing several times and deleting it everywhere when it sells. FLUF Connect is a crosslisting tool that does both for you.

To connect, open the Channels page in FLUF Connect, choose VaKoop and sign in to your VaKoop account. You do not need a browser extension for VaKoop. Then pick the items to send to VaKoop. When an item sells on VaKoop, FLUF Connect removes it from your other channels. When it sells somewhere else, FLUF Connect takes it off VaKoop. After an item is live, you can change its title, description and price from FLUF Connect and the VaKoop listing updates. Relisting and offer automation are not available for VaKoop, so answer offers in the VaKoop app.

Pairs South African sellers often run:

• Crosslist from VaKoop to Yaga
• Crosslist from VaKoop to Facebook Marketplace
• Crosslist from VaKoop to Depop

See how inventory sync prevents double sales, or browse every pair on the crosslisting hub.

What FLUF Connect costs

FLUF Connect starts with 7 days for £1, then from £9/month. Every plan includes crosslisting and inventory sync across all supported marketplaces. Full details are on the pricing page.

Automatic relisting, offer management, smart pricing and listing boosts are included from Pro upwards. Starter covers unlimited crosslisting, inventory sync, order sync and Instagram posting without them. Accounting integrations are included from Pro upwards. Yearly billing is charged once a year. New accounts get 7 days for £1, then move onto a plan.

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Related guides

• How to sell on Yaga
• Yaga vs VaKoop
• How to sell on Kloset Klub
• Crosslist from VaKoop to Yaga
• How to sell on multiple platforms
• All marketplace guides