# Junk-Selling Apps The 'Tradr' App Allows Users to Easily Sell Junk and Handmade Goods By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sell-junk References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3049176/tradr-is-like-tinder-but-for-selling-your-old-junk?partner=rss) & [gettradr](http://www.gettradr.com/index.html) While person-to-person classifieds are nothing new, the 'Tradr' app makes it faster and easier for users to sell junk and handmade goods. If you have a significant amount of junk piling up in your home or garage, this app makes it easy for you to get rid of it and make some cash while you're at it. Unlike services such as [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-1) and [Craigslist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo), Tradr allows users to upload photos, write a description and place an add in one single place. The simplified platform is modeled after the dating app [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-express-disposal-truck), to make it even easier for users to navigate, purchase and sell junk. This design allows users to swipe right if they like an item and left if they do not. The simplified platform is perfect for buyers trying to find second-hand items and ideal for sellers looking to quickly unload their unwanted goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simplified Selling:** The 'Tradr' app's simplified platform allows users to easily sell junk and handmade goods with a Tinder-like interface. - **Person-to-person Classifieds:** The rise of person-to-person classifieds apps like Tradr is making it faster and easier for users to sell their unwanted items. - **Mobile Selling Apps:** The popularity of apps like Tradr highlights the growing trend of using mobile platforms for selling goods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** The 'Tradr' app taps into the e-commerce industry by providing a platform for individuals to sell their unwanted items. - **Second-hand Marketplace:** Apps like Tradr are disrupting the second-hand marketplace industry by simplifying the process of buying and selling used items. - **Technology:** The development of apps like Tradr showcases the advancements in technology that are revolutionizing the way people sell their belongings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Construction Material Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offloadit.md) - [Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-preowned.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp.md) - [AI Resale Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-ai.md) - [Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-1.md) - [AI Resale Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-app.md) - [Streamlined Skilled Trades Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trades-app.md) - [Sustainable Marketplace Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercari-pop-up.md) - [Rapid Selling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-stuff.md)