The exhilarating part about shopping pre-owned, besides that euphoric moment when you find a hidden gem, is that saving grace for your bank account. When it comes to vintage finds, you can save anywhere from 70 to 90 percent off the retail price. I've found that costs tend to be higher among marketplaces that set their own prices and hold the inventory themselves, as opposed to peer-to-peer selling (and even more so on smaller platforms). However, it's not uncommon to come across items on peer-to-peer sites with prices that just don't compute, because even though some platforms give the seller price recommendations, staying within the suggested threshold isn't mandatory.
It's worth noting, though, that most peer-to-peer platforms leave room for bargaining with the seller via the "Make an Offer" function or simply through private messageing, allowing you the opportunity to score even more of a deal. I used to bypass this option out of sheer laziness, but I've discovered that not only do most sellers respond fairly quickly — many of them are willing to drop their prices or provide a compelling counteroffer.