How to Sell Pet Accessories in Australia
The best platforms for selling pet accessories in Australia are Facebook Marketplace. Hygiene matters — clean everything thoroughly; safety-critical items need careful description.
Best Platforms for Pet Accessories
Facebook Marketplace
FreeZero seller fees and local pickup option. Ideal for pet accessories where buyers want to inspect before purchasing.
Pricing Pet Accessories
Large dog crates sell for 50-60% of new price. Cat trees sell for $20-50 depending on size and condition. Aquarium setups (tank + filter + heater) sell well as bundles. Generic pet beds and bowls aren't worth listing. Focus on the items that are expensive new and have a clear size/spec that buyers search for.
Market context: Etsy saw 29% of its 2024 gross merchandise sales come from Australian, UK, and European buyers combined.
Source: Etsy 2024 annual report
Where to Source Pet Accessories in Australia
Facebook Marketplace is the dominant platform — pet owners upgrade or their pets outgrow items. Large items like cat trees, crates, and playpens are expensive new and sell well used. Aquarium equipment has a dedicated secondhand market. Brand names (Kong, Ruffwear, Fuzzyard) sell faster.
Photography Tips for Pet Accessories
Clean everything immaculately before photographing. Show size relative to a known object. For enclosures and crates, show assembly and any wear. Include brand and model details.
Shipping Bulky Items
- Standard Australia Post has size and weight limits. Anything over 22kg or 105cm on the longest side needs a courier.
- Aramex and CouriersPlease are usually the cheapest options for bulky items within Australia.
- Get quotes from multiple couriers — prices vary wildly depending on the route and dimensions.
- Pack bulky items with corner protectors and thick cardboard. Couriers are rougher on large parcels than small ones.
- Local pickup eliminates shipping hassles entirely. Price your item slightly lower for pickup-only and you'll often sell faster.
- If offering delivery, charge a flat fee based on distance — $20 within 10km, $40 within 30km is a common approach.
Sell Pet Accessories on Each Platform
Each platform has different strengths for pet accessories. Check the individual guides for platform-specific tips.
What Sellers Say
“Don't respond to post-sale requests for extra shipping money. It's on the seller — they should price accordingly.”
— Australian Depop Sellers Facebook group consensus, 2026
“Their complaints process is ridiculously inaccurate — it's all AI and there's no human review available.”
— Australian seller on Facebook Marketplace brand flagging, 2026
“Sellers who lowered their shipping price and increased the item price saw sales almost double.”
— Australian Depop community observation, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best platform to sell pet accessories in Australia?
Facebook Marketplace is generally the strongest platform for pet accessories in Australia. Hygiene matters — clean everything thoroughly; safety-critical items need careful description
How much can I make selling pet accessories?
Large dog crates sell for 50-60% of new price. Cat trees sell for $20-50 depending on size and condition. Aquarium setups (tank + filter + heater) sell well as bundles. Generic pet beds and bowls aren't worth listing. Focus on the items that are expensive new and have a clear size/spec that buyers search for.
Where can I source pet accessories for resale in Australia?
Facebook Marketplace is the dominant platform — pet owners upgrade or their pets outgrow items. Large items like cat trees, crates, and playpens are expensive new and sell well used. Aquarium equipment has a dedicated secondhand market. Brand names (Kong, Ruffwear, Fuzzyard) sell faster.
How should I price used pet accessories?
Large dog crates sell for 50-60% of new price. Cat trees sell for $20-50 depending on size and condition. Aquarium setups (tank + filter + heater) sell well as bundles. Generic pet beds and bowls aren't worth listing. Focus on the items that are expensive new and have a clear size/spec that buyers search for. Always check recently sold listings on eBay (filter by "Sold" and "AU Only") to get current market pricing rather than relying on active listing prices, which are often inflated.
What shipping method works best for pet accessories?
Pet Accessories is bulky, so standard Australia Post rates won't cut it. Get courier quotes from Aramex, CouriersPlease, or Toll for items that exceed AusPost's size limits. Local pickup is always cheapest. If you're in a metro area, offering delivery within 20-30km for a flat fee can help close sales faster.
Sell Pet Accessories Across Multiple Platforms
List your pet accessories once and crosslist to Facebook Marketplace automatically. When an item sells on one platform, Shopfront marks it as sold everywhere — no double-selling, no manual updates.
Start Crosslisting FreeAU Reselling Market Data
Op shop charity sector revenue in Australia exceeded AU$1 billion in 2024, with Vinnies, Salvos, and Red Cross collectively operating over 3,000 stores.
Source: Charitable Reuse Australia, 2024
45% of Australian small businesses use social media as a direct sales channel, up from 28% in 2021.
Source: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, 2024